East Portlemouth, Salcombe

DIRECTIONS

From East Portlemouth Village Hall, follow the road in an easterly direction for approximately 1 mile and then turn right. Continue for a further 0.5 miles along this road, where you will find a lay-by on the right. The entrance gate to the land, located on the northern boundary, is situated here.

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SITUATION

The property is located in the sought after village of East Portlemouth in the South Hams area of South Devon, within an Area Designated as National Landscape. Within walking distance to the passenger ferry transporting to Salcombe, and East Portlemouth beach (2 miles to the west).

The nearby town of Salcombe is approximately 2.4 miles as the crow flies, via the passenger ferry. The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is approximately 17.5 miles distant.

DESCRIPTION

Extending to approximately 8.02 acres (3.25 hectares) of predominantly permanent pasture with areas of scrub and gorse, particularly on the north boundary as outlined in red on the site plan below.

The land features a moderate to steep gradient, enjoying mainly east and north facing aspects enclosed by devon hedge banks. The land is bordered by the road on the north boundary, other agricultural land to the west and Wood Lane (a public bridleway) running along the southeast boundary. 

The land has previously been used for livestock grazing and agricultural purposes but would be very suitable for a variety of uses including agricultural, recreation/ amenity, or alternative uses (subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents). 

ACCESS

Access is provided via two single-vehicle-width gateways: the primary entrance on the northern boundary and a secondary gateway, off the bridleway known as wood lane, on the southern boundary. Both access points are marked by the letter ‘G’ on the site plan.  

SERVICES

There are no services connected to the land. Please refer to the water search contained in the legal pack for further information on services.

TENURE

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

OVERAGE CLAUSE 

The land is not sold subject to an overage clause in respect of future residential development. 

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 across the land as far as known. A public bridleway known as Wood Lane (East Portlemouth Bridleway 21) runs along the south eastern boundary of the land. 

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 Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12 noon and all tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge in an envelope clearly marked ’Land at Waterhead’.

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 28 days later.

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, Browne Jacobson LLP, Ground Floor, Keble House, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1NT.
 Attention: Anna Clifford, Tel:
e-mail: anna.

GUIDE PRICE

£50,000

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.