Lot 2, North Huish, South Brent

Situation

The property is conveniently situated within the rural village of North Huish being just within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The land benefits from being close to the village of Avonwick only 1 mile away and the popular town of South Brent offering a wide range of amenities is located 2 ½ miles to the north of the land. The A38 Devon expressway lies just within 2 miles to the north with links to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond.

The Land

A unique opportunity to acquire pasture land in an edge of village location extending in total to 11.12 acres (4.49 hectares). The land is south facing gently sloping ground encompassing a natural spring that rises to the top of the land which feeds a stream which runs down and provides water to both land parcels. The land is stock fenced and there are some areas which hold environmental potential for sustainable developments and/or conservation projects.

Lot 1

The land extends to 5.74 acres (2.32 hectares) of pasture land with the benefit of access via an approx. 12'0 gateway to the north-east of the land from the adjoining road. The land benefits from access to a natural water supply to the south-west from the stream that follows the boundary of the land.

Lot 2

The land extends in total to 5.38 acres (2.17 hectares) comprised of 4.70 acres (1.90 hectares) of permanent pasture and 0.68 acres (0.28 hectares) of broadleaf woodland which is separately fenced from the pasture land and located to the south-western side of the land.

Lot 2 benefits from a natural water supply to the northern end of the eastern boundary from a spring that rises and then feeds a stream which runs down the eastern boundary of the land.

Access to the land is from the adjoining road to the north which is currently loosely fenced but otherwise open to the road.

Schedule of Land

Grid Sheet No. OS No. Description Acreage Hectarage
Lot 1
SX7156 OS1446 Permanent Pasture 5.74 2.32
Lot 2
SX7156 OS0240 Permanent Pasture/Wood 5.38 2.17
Total: 11.12Ac 4.49Ha

If lots 1 and 2 are sold to separate purchasers the purchasers will be obligated to provide a new stockproof fence between the lots marked A-B on the sale plan with the cost of fencing to be shared equally between both purchasers.

Environmental Opportunities

Devon Wildlife Trust carried out a habitat survey of the land on behalf of the vendor in late 2023. Key species included Greater and Lesser Horseshoe bats (& other bat species), Dormice, & invertebrates. Habitats included grassland, field boundaries, wetlands, woodland and standard trees. Greater Horseshoe Bats are one of the most endangered species in the UK. The land is located within one of the most important sustenance zones for this creature in Devon, which is a bat stronghold within the UK. DWT will provide ongoing support and advice to the new owners if required. A copy of Devon Wildlife Trust's report which includes a survey, and field and livestock management recommendations, is available on request from the selling agents.

Access

The land directly adjoins the Avonwick to North Huish Road with access via an approx. 12'0 gateway to Lot 1 and an open section with some loose fencing to Lot 2.

Services

The land currently benefits from a natural water supply from a spring that rises on Lot 2 and which feeds a stream that runs down the boundary between both lots. The top/northern section to be fenced to give access to Lot 2 to the spring and stream area and the bottom/south to be fenced to give access to Lot 1 to access the stream/supply.

Basic Payment Scheme & Other Stewardship Schemes

The land is not registered by the current owners for the Rural Payments Agency's Basic Payment Scheme or currently in any Stewardship or Environmental Land Management Scheme.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel:

Viewing

Viewing is by appointment only, therefore please contact Rendells Totnes Office on or email: to book.

Directions

From Plymouth Road (the main South Brent to Totnes Road) heading towards Totnes, turn right at the garage. After 300 yards turn left and follow the road for 1 ½ miles then the gateway to Lot 1 will be on the right at the next junction. For Lot 2 turn right at the junction and follow the road for 300 yards and the opening will be on your left hand side.

What3Words

What3Words Location Lot 1: ///documents.rational.routs
What3Words Location Lot 2: ///bunkers.badminton.circus

Method of Sale

The land is offered for sale by Informal Tender with tenders closing on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 12 noon.

Tenders should be submitted on the enclosed Tender Form placed in a sealed envelope and marked on the top left hand corner “Well Park Field” and returned to Rendells, 57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NL or by email to (Applicants must allow sufficient time for tenders to be received prior to the tender time/date).

The Vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest or any tender received if so wished.

Guide Prices:

Lot 1: 5.74 acres (2.32 hectares) Guide Price: Offers in Excess of £80,000
Lot 2: 5.38 acres (2.18 hectares) Guide Price: Offers in Excess of £80,000
The Whole: 11.12 acres (4.50 hectares) Guide Price: Offers in Excess of £160,000