LOT 5 - Woodland, Ashburton

DIRECTIONS

Heading southbound on the A38 from Exeter towards Plymouth, take the unmarked exit onto Whistley Hill - just after the Ashburton exit and before Pear Tree.  Continue up Whistley Hill for 0.5 miles, turn left at Whistley Hill junction, and follow the road for 0.3 miles. The gateway to the land will be found on the left.

Heading northbound on the A38 from Plymouth towards Exeter, take the second Ashburton exit. At the end of the slip road, turn right onto the B3352 and continue across the flyover to rejoin the A38 heading back towards Plymouth. Then take the unmarked exit onto Whistley Hill — just after the Ashburton exit and before Pear Tree. Continue up Whistley Hill for 0.5 miles, turn left at Whistley Hill junction, and follow the road for 0.3 miles. The gateway to the land will be found on the left.

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SITUATION

Dipwell Farm is situated on the edge of the small hamlet of Woodland, conveniently located within close proximity to the nearest town of Ashburton in the South Hams area of South Devon. 

The A38 dual carriageway expressway, (connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network) is conveniently located about 0.8 miles to the west providing excellent transport links.

Ashburton is conveniently located approximately 1 mile to the west, a vibrant, rural Devon town recently identified in The Times as one of the most desirable UK locations to live in.

DESCRIPTION

LOT 5 – 15.89 acres (6.43 hectares) of bare agricultural land (highlighted in purple on the site plan)

Located on the northern side of Whistley Hill, this lot extends to a total of some 15.89 acres (6.43 hectares) of permanent pasture with an area of copse. 

The land has been used for livestock grazing and is fully enclosed with stock fencing along all boundaries. The land is a combination of gentle and moderate north and east facing gradients.

Access is gained via a single vehicular width gateway on the southern boundary, directly off the council-maintained highway. 

The land benefits from a natural stream water supply on the northern boundary.

Field Number       Acres     Description
SX7769 0751          6.11       Permanent Pasture
SX7769 2643          9.04       Permanent Pasture
Pt  SX7769 2643     0.74       Former quarry/wood
Total                     15.89      (6.43 ha)     

TENURE 

The property is held on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.

WATER SUPPLY 

In the event the farm is sold in separate lots, the purchaser of Lot 1 (highlighted orange) will be required to install the relevant sub meter(s) to service Lots 3 and 4 respectively at convenient locations within 8 weeks following legal completion. All appropriate rights will be reserved for the relevant parties to access the water supply pipes, meters and associated equipment. 

Alternatively, at the discretion of the Vendor Lots 3 and 4 will make their own direct connection to the mains in the highway and disconnect from their existing supplies. 

Lot 8 will continue to receive a private water supply from the Well in Lot 1 but will also be granted rights to lay a water supply pipe over Lot 1 to make a direct connection to the water main in the highway along a route which is acceptable to Lot 1. If such direct connection to the mains is made, then Lot 8 will disconnect from the Well supply.

ENVIROMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME AGREEMENTS 

Dipwell Farm is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship Scheme agreements as far as known.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

All sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, as far as are known.

GUIDE PRICE 

£150,000 (Lot 5)

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior), such that purchasers’ are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by Monday 14th July 2025 at 12 noon. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.

All tenders must be submitted to either 6 Fore Street, South Brent, TQ10 9BQ or 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked ‘Dipwell Farm’. 

The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or any of the offers and the seller reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the way in which the land is offered for sale.

Buyer(s) will be required to exchange contracts within eight weeks of their solicitor receiving a draft contract.

LOCAL AUTHORITY 

Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX. Tel:

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, Luscombe Maye of 6 Fore Street, South Brent, TQ10 9BQ. Telephone for details.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the property & land do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.