Haccombe with Combe, Newton Abbot

DIRECTIONS

From Newton Abbot, take the 2nd exit at Penn Inn roundabout onto Shaldon Road. After one mile, turn left for ‘Lower Netherton,’ then after approximately 100 yards left again onto Buckland Road. After 200 yards the access gate will be found on the left.

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SITUATION

Buckland Barn is situated in the parish of Haccombe with Combe, situated on the south side of the estuary of the River Teign, within the South Hams area of South Devon.

The nearest town of Newton Abbot is approximately 2 miles to the west and the A381 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, being about 1.5 miles to the south west with access via Penn Inn roundabout.

DESCRIPTION

Buckland Barn comprises the former stanchions of an agricultural building with planning consent for a new equestrian building, situated within approximately 3 acres of agricultural land in all, the full extent of which is outlined in red on the site plan below.

The land is gently sloping to the north and divided into two enclosures, 1.5 acres of grassland and 1.5 acres currently drilled with herbal ley. 

Previously used for livestock grazing/ agricultural purposes, the land would be very suitable for a variety of uses including recreation/amenity, equine or alternative uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents). 

PLANNING

Planning consent (application number 23/01980/FUL) was granted by Teignbridge District Council on 16 September 2024 for the provision of an equestrian building. 

The building shall not exceed three stables and measures approximately 18m x 7.5 totalling 135 square metres (1,453 square feet). The development permitted shall commence before the expiry of three years (16th September 2027) from the date of the permission.

 All details of the planning consent, together with the consented drawings can be seen on the Teignbridge District Council planning portal using the application number 23/01980/FUL. 

The stanchions of the former agricultural building remain on site. 

ACCESS

Buckland barn is accessed via a single vehicular-width gateway off the council-maintained highway along the northern boundary, named Buckland road approximately marked by the letter G on the site plan.

FENCING
The vendor undertakes to erect a stock proof fence along the southern boundary between points A and B within 8 weeks following legal completion. 

SERVICES 

The land does not benefit from any services at the current time. Purchasers should make their own enquiries of the relevant utilities company regarding this.

TENURE

The property is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public rights of way across the land as far as are known. 

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

All sporting and mineral rights are included with the land as far as are known. 

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP 

The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements.

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS

The land is sold subject to any Wayleave and Easements agreements.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior), with a closing date of Tuesday 19th August 2025 at 12 noon.

Tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked 'Buckland Barn’.

Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller (see Legal Pack below) and provide a deposit of 10% of their offer price, as their tender. If either of these two component parts are not submitted, their tender risks being declined.

Moreover, the successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £2,000 + VAT as an administration fee in addition to their tender.

A tender which is accepted by the seller will be treated as a binding contract and immediately constitute an exchange of contracts. Legal completion and payment of the balance of the purchase price will follow approximately 28 days later, or in the time frame as set out in the legal pack.

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.

LEGAL PACK

A copy of the legal pack may be requested from the seller's solicitors, Windeatts Solicitors of 19 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NW Attention: Mr Matthew Clarke, Tel: , e-mail: matthew.

GUIDE PRICE

£80,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY 

Teignbridge District Council, Ford House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX Tel:  

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye. Telephone for details.

HEALTH & SAFETY

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