East Allington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9

A well-appointed Victorian farmhouse with range of traditional agricultural buildings arranged in a courtyard formation, occupying a secluded position within the picturesque South Devon landscape.

The property is offered for sale as a secure rural investment, subject to a long-established Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy.


INTRODUCTION
Higher Grimpstonleigh presents an attractive opportunity to acquire a rural investment comprising a substantial Victorian farmhouse and range of traditional agricultural buildings arranged around a central courtyard, situated in desirable rural setting. The property is offered for sale subject to a long-established Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) 1986 tenancy, presenting purchasers with the opportunity to acquire a income-producing rural asset.

DESCRIPTION
Higher Grimpstonleigh comprises an attractive traditional farmstead centred around a characterful detached Victorian farmhouse, with range of traditional agricultural buildings arranged around a concrete courtyard.

Dating from the 18th century, the farmhouse is of traditional local stone construction beneath a natural slate roof and retains a wealth of period character, including exposed stone fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. The accommodation extends over two floors and provides five bedrooms, a kitchen/dining room, reception rooms, family bathroom and utility space. Whilst currently configured as two separate one-bedroom and four-bedroom units, the accommodation remains internally connected and functions as a single dwelling.

Externally, the property benefits from lawned gardens enclosed by mature hedgerows and traditional dry-stone walls, together with a gravelled parking area and access via a shared private driveway leading to the adjoining council-maintained highway. Areas of permanent grassland extends immediately south of the buildings and farmhouse, extending in total to 1.41 acres (0.57 hectares) or thereabouts as shown outlined in red on the sale plan.

Adjoining the farmhouse is an attractive range of traditional agricultural buildings of predominantly local stone construction beneath corrugated sheet roofs. The buildings comprise a mix of single and two-storey elements and are currently utilised for livestock housing and general agricultural storage, together with the adjoining concrete yard. The buildings do not benefit from any exterior curtilage to the north or east.

SITUATION
The property occupies an enviable rural position within the South Hams landscape, but remains highly accessible to local services and road networks, being located 3.8 miles northeast of Kingsbridge.

The town of Kingsbridge offers a range of everyday shopping and banking facilities, as well as primary and secondary education services, with the larger city of Plymouth being located 21.0 miles west and providing a wide range of commercial services.

The property is approximately 7.9 miles south-east of Ivybridge railway station, offering connection to mainline rail services to London and the national rail network. The A38 expressway provides connection to the M5 motorway at Exeter, with J31 of the M5 located 26.5 miles to the northeast.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand mains single-phase electricity and shared private water services (by means of a spring supply) and LPG gas-fired central heating are available to the dwelling. We understand that the dwelling utilises septic tank foul drainage. We understand that mains single-phase electricity and shared private water services (by means of a spring supply) are available to the traditional buildings but are unsure of their operationality.

Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries to verify the availability and suitability of services.

Council Tax: Higher Grimpstonleigh is listed as Band ‘E’ for Council tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
From the town of Kingsbridge, take the A381 heading northeast out of the town towards Totnes. Approximatley 0.5 miles after passing the entrance to Torr Quarry Industrial Estate, turn left onto Torr Lane. Continue for circa 0.6 miles, before turning right onto an un-metalled track. Proceed along the track, where the property will be situated on the left. Strictly no access available from The Mounts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: No investigations have been made into the available broadband connections; prospective purchasers are directed to make their own investigations.

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Tenure: The property is offered for sale freehold, subject to the existing Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy. Vacant possession will not be available on completion and, due to the tenancy’s succession provisions, may not become available for potentially two further generations.

Measurements and Testing: All measurements are approximate. Any field numbers and areas shown on the attached plan are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for identification purposes only. They do not necessarily correspond either with the National Grid plan numbers or with those produced on the Rural Land Register. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, if there are any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We have not tested any of the equipment, appliances, central heating or services.

Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE

Planning Permission: We believe that all elements have been constructed with planning consent or have been in place for sufficient time that a certificate of lawful existing use could be secured. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquires on this matter.

Fixtures: All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these sales particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale.

The property is offered subject to the existing Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy and purchasers should note that the ownership of fixtures, fittings, equipment and improvements may be governed by the terms of the tenancy agreement and the provisions of the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986. Certain tenant's improvements may give rise to statutory rights to compensation upon termination of the tenancy, where applicable. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any fixtures and fittings, together with any potential liabilities relating to tenant's improvements, by relying upon their own legal and professional advisers.