Lower Blackaton, Widecombe In The Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13

A rare freehold Dartmoor hill farm in a spectacular setting with exceptional development and agricultural opportunities together with investment, conservation and sporting appeal.

Description

At the heart of Dartmoor National Park, Blackdown Piper Farm occupies a spectacular and highly sought-after moorland position. This rare ring-fenced holding extends from its own private Tor through sheltered south-facing pasture to fertile meadows bordering tributaries of the River Dart, all within a natural bowl creating a favourable microclimate. The farm offers a unique combination of full freehold vacant possession and implemented planning permissions for two substantial contemporary dwellings (subject to agricultural occupancy clauses), with groundwork completed, providing an exceptional opportunity to create bespoke homes in an outstanding landscape.
The land is well managed and productive, supported by a range of modern and traditional buildings, while its rich environmental interest includes river corridors, wildlife habitats and historic features. Unencumbered by existing stewardship agreements and benefiting from extensive commons grazing rights, the property offers significant scope for agricultural use, environmental schemes and diversification.
In all Blackdown Piper Farm extends to about 202.07 acres.

Location

Blackdown Piper Farm occupies a striking and unspoilt position within the heart of Dartmoor National Park, an area widely regarded for its dramatic upland scenery, rolling moorland and exceptional natural beauty. The property sits above the Dart Valley in an elevated yet sheltered setting, enjoying a remarkable sense of privacy while remaining only 2.8 miles from the well-known moorland village of widecombe-in-the-Moor and within 9.8 miles of the thriving moorland towns of Chagford, Ashburton, Moretonhampstead and Bovey Tracey, each providing an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Widecombe-in-the-Moor is characterised by an attractive mix of period properties and traditional cottages, and offers a good range of everyday amenities. The village is particularly noted for its regular markets and strong community atmosphere, alongside a well-regarded primary school and two popular public houses. Larger conurbations include Newton Abbot (about 12 miles east) and the cathedral city of Exeter (26.5 miles north east) both of which are readily accessible, offering a comprehensive range of shops, schools, cultural centres, commercial facilities and national transport hubs. Being situated within Dartmoor National Park, the property enjoys immediate access to some of the most striking and unspoilt landscapes in the country, with approximately 365 square miles of open moorland providing exceptional opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits.




Acreage: 202.07 Acres

Directions

Postcode: TQ13 7UB
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Additional Info

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession available on completion.
Access: Access is available from the local road network.
Local Authority: Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ.
Ingoing Valuation: The purchaser shall take over and pay for all items of an ingoing valuation including crops and consumables.
CROW Act: Part of the land is subject to access rights under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.
Services: Water - Borehole. Electricity - Single phase mains electricity connected. Three phase electricity available subject to connection. Drainage - Infrastructure including private sewage treatment systems have been installed in connection with the residential consents. Internet - Broadband available subject to connection. Mobile Phone Signal - Viable outdoor signal.
Rights, Easements and Wayleaves: The property is sold subject to all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether mentioned in the details or not. Neighbouring properties benefit from the right to a water supply which emerges on the land. There are no public footpaths over the land.
Sporting and Mineral Rights: Included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Restrictive Covenants: An area of land south of Blackdown Piper Farmhouse is subject to a restrictive covenant which prevents building on the land.
Common Grazing Rights: Commons grazing rights for 31 livestock units over Rowden Down (CL70 – purple on OS plan) and part Hamel Down (CL109 – blue on OS plan), extending to approximately 1050 acres of Dartmoor commons.
Stewardship Agreements: There are no active stewardship agreements.
Scheduled Ancient Monuments: The land includes Bronze Age hut circles and remains of a medieval settlement, which contribute to the historic significance of the holding.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
Value Added Tax: Any price quoted is exclusive of VAT.