Littlehempston

Situation

The land is conveniently situated adjoining the A381 Totnes to Newton Abbot Road with views across open South Hams countryside and the picturesque and popular village of Littlehempston. The land is located less than a mile from the popular market town of Totnes to the south and approximately 7 ½ miles from Newton Abbot to the north.

The Land

The land extends in total to 27.71 acres (11.22 hectares) currently comprised of four fields and the former quarry/woodland area to the north. The land is predominately west facing, free draining running down to and adjoining the River Hems which is a tributary of the River Dart to the north.

The land is bordered by solid Devon hedge banks with various mature and semi-mature tree growth interspersed and is all well stock fenced with sheep netting and two strands of barbed wire fencing.

The land benefits from a natural water supply from the River Hems to the north, which serves Lot 3. Mains water is understood to be nearby which may be able to be connected into, subject to necessary consents and payments.

The former quarry area has been allowed to naturally regenerate to a broadleaf woodland over recent years and provides a wonderful and private wildlife habitat area.

The land offers potential for agricultural, equestrian, recreational and amenity use, subject to...

Lot 1 (Identified edged red on plan)

A useful sized pasture paddock extending to 3.92 acres (1.59 hectares) being predominately level apart from the northern section which is gently north and west facing. The land benefits from access from the main access to the south directly off the public highway. NB The purchaser of Lot 1 will be obligated to install a stock proof fence between points A-B-C and also a gateway from the track area within 60 day of completion being the western boundary to the track which will provide access to Lot 3.

Lot 2 (Identified edged green on plan)

Pasture paddocks extending in total to 19.20 acres (7.77 hectares) being generally west facing and with access from the main access to the north-east directly off the public highway. The purchaser will be obligated to erect a stock proof fence between points D-E to the access track and also a gateway from the track area within 60 days of completion.

There is a small area of copse/natural habitat to the north-east of the land at the highest point from which there are impressive views to the south towards Totnes.

Lot 3 (Identified edged yellow on plan)

An idyllic woodland/former quarry area with adjoining pasture paddock in total extending to 4.59 acres (1.86 hectares). The quarry section is screened by mature broadleaf trees with rhododendrons and provides a stunning unspoilt and private wildlife habitat area. The area is slightly more open to the north but screened to all sides by broadleaf trees. There is an adjoining paddock to the north-east and access is via an existing bridlepath that runs down to the village to the north-east, as well as a further access track area included to the east to the top road.

The purchaser of Lot 3 will also own the track area which will be fenced by the purchasers of Lots 1 and 2, however the purchaser of Lot 3 will be responsible for any stoning of the track area that is necessary. Lots 1 and 2 will benefit from a right of way over the initial track area to access their lots but only to the top section by the existing entrance.

Services

Water: Lot 3 benefits from natural water supply from the River Hems which adjoins to the north. Lots 1 and 2 do not benefit from mains water currently, however it is understood that there are mains water supplies nearby which may be possible to be connected into, subject to necessary consents and payments.

Electric: There is currently no electric supply to the land, but there is understood to be electricity supplies nearby which may be able to be connected, subject to necessary consents and payments.

Access

Lot 1 will benefit from access from the main access track to the south from the public highway.
Lot 2 will benefit from access from the main access track to the east.
Lot 3 will benefit from access from the main access point and track to the east as well as access to the north-east to the bridlepath which runs down to the village.

Stewardship Schemes

The land is subject to a countryside Stewardship Agreement that runs until the 31st December 2028 for GS2 Permanent Grassland with very low inputs and in a Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreement until the 31st May 2027 for Assess and record hedgerow condition and Assess soil, produce a soil management plan and test soil organic matter options.

Overage Clause

There is no overage clause and the land/property is sold without restriction.

Wayleave, 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:

Manner of Sale

The property is being offered on the open market with offers invited in excess of £320,000 (Three Hundred and Twenty Thousand Pounds) as a whole, offers in excess of £80,000 (Eighty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 1, offers in excess of £180,000 (One Hundred and Eighty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 2 and offers in excess of £60,000 (Sixty Thousand Pounds) for Lot 3.

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.

Status

Bidders will be required to confirm their status when submitting offers and would need to advise us if their purchase is subject to any other sales or funding.

Acceptance of Bids

On submitting the final highest bid, prospective purchasers will be advised that this is accepted subject to contract and will be expected to sign a contract within four weeks of the receipt of the contract. Failure to do so may result in a contract being offered to an underbidder. The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any bids.

Viewing

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

Once booked viewings can be unaccompanied but all at prospective purchasers own risk and restricted to the advertised land only. All gates must be kept closed on entering and leaving the land. There may be livestock on the land and therefore no dogs are permitted.

Directions

From Totnes take the A381 Newton Abbot Road heading north and after approximately three quarters of a mile the land and main entrance will be on your left hand side.

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