Pipers Yard, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6BP

An exciting opportunity to acquire this former Council depot enjoying a good sized yard space and a range of light industrial workshops and outbuildings occupying a site extending to approximately 0.22 acres. The property, which has road frontage and is close to the town centre, now offers huge scope and potential for a variety of uses to include residential development, subject to all the necessary consents being obtainable.

Location

The property is located in the market town of Holsworthy in the Torridge district of Devon. The town is located circa 36 miles west of Exeter and is historically associated with the farming community. The town has one of the largest livestock markets in the South West which provides a strong local economy based on the agriculture sector as well as local commerce.

The town itself benefits from a compact town centre with local shops, services and amenities which serve the local population. Other notable occupiers include Waitrose (located a directly opposite the property), Coombes Menswear, British Heart Foundation and Simpkin Edwards amongst a number of other local traders.

The town is also served by a number of regular bus routes with Stagecoach operating a service to Exeter, Bude, Tavistock and Barnstaple.

Accommodation

All areas are approximate and measured in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement (2nd Edition) on a gross internal basis.

Sq M Sq Ft
Unit 1 49.94 538
Unit 2 64.98 699
Unit 3 40.32 434
W/C 9.76 105
Unit 4 62.25 670
Total 227.25 2,446
Site area 0.09 Ha 0.22 acres

Planning

Historically used as a Council depot, the site may lend itself to continued commercial use or alternative schemes, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.

Rent / Price

Available by auction £100,000 Guide Price. Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). This reserve figure cannot be higher than 10% above a single figure guide. Following the fall of the hammer contracts are exchanged and there is no going back!

Business Rates

From the Valuation Office Agency website ( we understand that the current Rateable Value is £7,500, therefore making the approximate Rates Payable £3.240 per annum for 2026/27.

Interested parties are advised to confirm the rating liability with Torridge District council.

Services

We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property however these services have not been tested by the agents. Interested parties should make their own enquiries.

EPC

G (171)

Legal Fees

Each party to be responsible for their own legal fees in relation to this transaction.

VAT

All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT if applicable.