Lower Combe, Buckfastleigh

DIRECTIONS

Take the Dartbridge exit off the A38, following signs to Buckfast. At the Dart Bridge roundabout, turn right onto Buckfast Road, continuing onto Higher Mill Lane for 0.2 miles. Turn right towards Scorriton/Holne and follow the road for 0.7 miles onto Hockmoor Hill. After 1.2 miles, slight left signposted Scorriton/Combe. Continue for 0.5 miles, then bear left towards Coombe. After a further 0.5 miles, turn left at the sign post for Lower Combe. Drive through the hamlet for 0.5 miles and turn right onto the accessway — Mulberry Orchard is the middle wooden gate.

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SITUATION

Mulberry Orchard is situated in the quaint hamlet of Lower Combe, in the South Hams area of South Devon and within Dartmoor National Park. The hamlet is easily accessible to the nearby towns of Buckfastleigh (2 miles) Ashburton (5 miles) and Totnes (8 miles). 

The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is approximately 3.2 miles with accessed gained at the Dartbridge junction. 

DESCRIPTION

Extending in all to approximately 3.40 acres (1.38 hectares) of permanent pasture. The full extent of which is outlined in red on the site plan included within these sales particulars. 

Mulberry Orchard is situated in a peaceful and secluded location and is predominantly of a gentle south facing gradient. The northern boundary borders the River Mardle, the council-maintained road, and neighbouring residential properties in the hamlet. The eastern, southern, and western boundaries adjoin other neighbouring land. 

As its name suggests, Mulberry Orchard features a variety of trees, including apple, cherry, oak, and sequoia present. Mulberry Orchard presents a wonderful opportunity for creating a wildlife haven. 

COVENANTS / RESTRICTIONS

1.     Not to use the property for any other purpose other than as agricultural or equestrian use

2.     Not to cut down or damage in any way the two existing sequoia trees and the mulberry tree.

Please refer to the draft contract contained in the legal pack

ACCESS

Access to the land is via a right of way over a shared accessway which proceeds off the council maintained highway and proceeds over other land (retained by the seller) and leads to the entrance gate in the north eastern corner of the Mulberry Orchard, the land being offered for sale. The right of way is marked on the site plan below by the orange shaded route. 

SERVICES

There are currently no services connected to the land. 

There is a mains water meter is located to the north of the land, within the council maintained highway. Formal rights are granted to allow the purchaser to connect to this mains supply if desired. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant utility provider regarding connection feasibility and associated costs.

TENURE

The land is being offered on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

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

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS

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

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public rights of way over the land offered for sale as far as known.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

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

METHOD OF SALE

The land is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior). The deadline date for the submission of tenders Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12 noon and all tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge in an envelope clearly marked ‘Mulberry Orchard’.

Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller and provide a deposit equivalent to 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 £1,500 + 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 constitutes 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, GA Solicitors, 25 Lockyer Street, Plymouth, PL1 2QW Attention: Tony Cusack, Tel: e-mail: tony.

GUIDE PRICE

£55,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY 

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

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.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye Farms & Land at 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge. Telephone for details.