Strete, Dartmouth

Situation

The land is situated in a rural location just to the south of the hamlet of Burlestone in an elevated position with far reaching views down the Gara Valley towards Slapton Higher Ley and the coast beyond. The land is within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty being approximately 4 miles from the historic port town of Dartmouth and approximately 2 miles from the coast.

The Land

A rare opportunity to acquire predominately productive pasture, the majority with arable potential, extending to 16.42 acres (6.64 hectares) close to the South Devon coast.

The land is predominately level to the north (Lot 1) and south facing and free draining to the south (Lot 2) with the benefit of a natural water supply from a stream that runs through the south-east corner of the land. The majority of boundaries are Devon hedge banks which have supplementary stock fencing and access to both lots from the adjoining road to the east.

The land offers potential for existing agricultural use, hobby farming, amenity or potential environmental or conservation projects.

Lot 1

A single grass/pasture field with arable potential extending to 5.98 acres (2.42 hectares) with the benefit of access from the north-east corner (A new gateway will be installed at point 'A' which will have benefit of access from the adjoining road and a new boundary fence between points 'A' and 'B' as identified edged red on the sale plan being sheep netting and two strand barbed wire on wooden posts will be installed). The land is generally level and there is a gateway between Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the western end of the southern boundary.

Lot 2

The land is comprised primarily of a grass/pasture field some of which has arable potential and a steeper section of pasture and rough habitat and copse area to the south in all extending to 10.44 acres (4.22 hectares) as identified edged blue on the sale plan. There is an approx. 11'0 gate between Lot 2 and Lot 1 to the western end of the northern boundary.

The land benefits from access via an approx. 14'0 metal gateway to the north-east corner. The land benefits from a natural water supply from a stream that runs through the south-east corner of the land. There is a small area of general coppice growth and habitat area to the south-west of the land which also provides potential shelter for livestock.

Access

Both lots benefit from access from the adjoining road to the north-west corner of each field.

Services

Lot 2 benefits from a water supply from a stream that crosses the south-east corner of the land but Lot 1 will have no mains water included in the sale.

Stewardship Schemes

The land has previously been registered with the Rural Payments Agency and some of the land is understood to be in a Stewardship Agreement but for which the purchasers will not be obligated to take over if not required.

Wayleaves, Rights & Easements

The property is sold subject to any Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Rights or Easements which exist at the time of sale whether they are mentioned in these particulars or not.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority

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

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only, therefore please contact Rendells Totnes Office on or email: to book. Once booked, viewings can be unaccompanied but at prospective purchasers own risk and restricted to the advertised land only.

Directions

From Dartmouth take the coast road (A379) and follow the road as far as Strete, turn right in the heart of the village onto Totnes Road and head north for approximately half a mile and either take the first left through the hamlet of Fuge and then turn right and the land will be found immediately adjoining the road on your left hand side or from the Halwell to Dartmouth A3122 road just past the Dartmouth Golf Club and Woodlands Leisure Park turn right signposted Strete and then stay on that road for approximately 3 miles, turning right signposted for Burlestone, head through Burlestone taking the first turn left and the land will be found immediately adjoining the road on your right hand side.

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Manner of Sale

The land/property is being offered on the open market by private treaty with the invitation for bids/offers:

Lot 1: 5.98 acres (2.42 hectares) Offers in the Region of £75,000
Lot 2: 10.44 acres (4.22 hectares) Offers in the Region of £100,000
The Whole: 16.42 acres (6.64 hectares) Offers in the Region of £175,000

All bids submitted will be disclosed to existing bidders but no information regarding bidder. Bidders will be given the opportunity of revising their bids if exceeded by bids received from third parties.