Holbeam, Ogwell, TQ12

Higher Holbeam Farm extends in total to approximately 68.85 acres (27.86 hectares) and comprises predominantly productive grassland pasture, together with a farmyard and agricultural buildings.

The land has a gently undulating topography, rising and falling from north to south, and has traditionally been utilised for the grazing of livestock and the production of grass fodder, including hay and silage. The grassland is generally well drained and provides useful agricultural accommodation, suitable for a variety of farming and equestrian interests, subject to any necessary consents.

The fields are served by a mains water supply, with water distributed throughout the property via a system of field troughs. The supply is metered from a connection located in the adjoining public highway.

A central access track runs through the holding, providing convenient access to the various fields and farmyard directly from the public highway.

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender as four lots or as a whole or a combination of lots.

LOT 1 – Buildings & Land 13.57 acres (5.49 ha)

Lot 1 (as shown coloured red on the sales plan) extends to around 13.57 acres (5.49 ha) and includes the farmyard containing a range of agricultural buildings that provide useful accommodation for general agricultural purposes and livestock, while the property benefits from separate direct access off the the public highway through large double gates.
Of particular note is the principal agricultural barn, which was the subject of a grant of prior approval dated 21 August 2021 under Part 3, Class Q(a) and (b), and paragraph W of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, for the change of use of the agricultural building to a dwelling.
Prospective purchasers should note that the approved development was not completed within the requisite three-year period and the prior approval has therefore lapsed.

LOT 2 – Land extending 7.45 acres (3.01 ha)

Lot 2 (as shown coloured yellow on the sales plan) extends to around 7.45 acres (3.01 ha) being a large level field with good access and shared mains water supply. The land is predominately grass pasture including an area of woodland copse of around 1.12 acres in the south west corner.

LOT 3 – Land extending 8.78 acres (3.55 ha)

Lot 3 (as shown coloured green on the sales plan) extends to around 8.78 acres (3.55 ha) being a large level field with good access over the track and shared mains water supply. The land is predominately grass pasture facing south with mature hedgerows.

LOT 4 – Land extending to 39.05 acres (15.80 ha)

Lot 4 (as shown coloured blue on the sales plan) is the largest lot and extends to around 39.05 acres (15.80 ha) consisting of a number of field parcels facing predominately north with mature hedgerow boundaries being level along the ridge to gently sloping and steep in places. the block of land is good for grazing and farming of livestock, with good access to the north and south, a shared mains water supply and river frontage to the north. The land is predominately grass pasture including an area of woodland extending to around 5.15 acres.

Method of Sale

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior), such that buyers are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by 12 noon Thursday 7th January 2027. Tender forms are available to download or on request from Rendells.

All tenders must be submitted to Rendells, 13 Market Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RL
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.
Buyer(s) will be required to exchange contracts within six weeks of their solicitor receiving a draft contract.

Tenure

Freehold with Vacant Possession

Access

Access is directly off the public highway to the south with double gates leading directly into Lot 1 - buildings and yard area and a separate gated stoned track provides shared access into Lots 2, 3 & 4. What3Words ///hobbyists.ever.inserting

Services

All lots will that the benefit of a shared water supply that is metered. All lots shall have the right to lay services under the track accessway from the public highway. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries as to any other connections.

Management & Environmental

Currently the land is not under any schemes nor any management plan. The property is registered but is not receiving any payments or grants from DEFRA or the RPA.

Wayleaves, 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. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries.

Local Authority

Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, newton Abbot TQ12 4XX

Viewings

By appointment only. Call Rendells Rural Department - Newton Abbot Office
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Plan

The sale plans have been prepared from the Land Registry title plans and are for identification purposes only, all would be purchasers are advised to make a thorough inspection of the property to be aware of its extent.

Health & Safety

Applicants/purchasers enter and view the property entirely at their own risk and no responsibility is accepted by the vendors or the agents for the purchasers/applicants whilst on the property.