Land at Burrowshot, Lyme Road, Axminster

A pretty 3.16 Ac (1.38 ha) parcel of pasture, vegetable garden, orchard & woodland conveniently located between Lyme Regis and Axminster. For sale by Livestream Public Auction on Thursday 16th October 2025 at 2pm at The Guildhall, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX.

The Property - A rare opportunity to acquire a pretty 3.16 Ac (1.28 Ha) parcel of pasture and woodland both with environmental and conservation appeal. Formerly part of Burrowshot Farm, which was occupied until the 1920s, the remains of the original farmhouse stone floor together with one of the stone buildings can be seen. The land is home to an abundance of wildlife and the vendors regularly see badgers, roe deer, kingfishers & grey wagtails. It offers an attractive natural retreat from the modern world, with good access from the B3165 and a hard standing parking area for vehicles. In recent years the vendors have utilised the land as a productive smallholding keeping chicken, sheep and pigs. Two greenhouses and a poly tunnel are situated on the land. Adjacent to these are raised beds which are filled with a range of fruit, vegetables and flowers including dahlias, sunflowers & sweet peas. On the eastern boundary is a small orchard with a variety of fruit trees including apples and plums.
The vendors have had two sets of plans drawn up;
1. Reinstatement of a former building as a tool/implement shed on the site of the old farm building.
2. Stable block & store on the hard standing area by the entrance to the land.
The land is situated within the East Devon National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and is conveniently located between the popular coastal town of Lyme Regis and market town of Axminster.

Services - Main water connected. Natural water also available.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Rights Of Way - None cross the property.

Fencing Obligation - A new fence is to be erected between points C and D on the plan at the vendors expense. To be completed within three months of completion.

Local Authority - East Devon District Council, EX14 1EJ
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Solicitors - Scott Richards Solicitors, Teignmouth TQ14 8SL
Ref: Ollie Johnstone
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Method Of Sale - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 16th October 2025 2pm at The Guildhall, Axminster, EX13 5NX. Register to bid in the room, online by telephone or by proxy via our website.

Directions - From Axminster head east on the A35 towards Raymonds Hill and take the right hand turn directly in front of the Hunters Lodge Inn onto the B3165 towards Uplyme & Lyme Regis. Continue down the hill for a short distance and the land will be found on your right hand side marked by our sale boards.
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Viewing - During daylight hours with particulars to hand having first informed the Axminster Agricultural office on .