Ash Mill, South Molton, Devon, EX36

An attractive and useful block of productive arable and pasture land benefiting from good track access and enjoying a convenient and readily accessible rural position. Lot 1 extends to about 32.66 Acres.

The land at Kidland Lane extends in total to about 41.68 Acres and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in 2 lots, as follows:-

Lot 1: Arable & Pasture land extending to about 32.66 Acres - Guide Price £240,000

Lot 2: Pasture land extending to about 9.02 Acres - Guide Price £75,000

The sale of this land represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well situated block of versatile agricultural land occupying a convenient and readily accessible rural position between South Molton and Tiverton, lying close to the A361. Divided into a number of manageable enclosures the land is well served by the stone track known as Kidland Lane, leading from the council road which forms the southern boundary. The southerly two fields of Lot 1 are currently utilised for maize cropping, whilst the remainder of the fields comprise productive long term pasture with some rush pastures contained in Lot 2.
The land is mainly level and gently sloping, although there is an area of more moderately to steeply sloping pasture in the two northernmost fields. The land benefits from some natural watering via a spring which feeds into a water trough on Lot 1, with a useful livestock corral also situated on this lot.
Whilst the land may be well suited to arable cropping, fodder production and livestock grazing, its convenient location, superb Exmoor views and aesthetic appeal may also make it suitable for a variety of other agricultural, conservation, equestrian or amenity uses, subject to obtaining any necessary consents.
Extending in total to about 41.68 Acres (16.87 Ha) the land is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots, as shown on the attached identification plan and described within these sale particulars.

Lot 1 - Arable & Pasture land extending to about 32.66 Acres
This comprises an attractive and useful sized block of agricultural land with three gated access points leading directly off Kidland Lane and a grass track running along the north eastern boundary to the northernmost fields. A small stream runs along the western boundary, bordered by trees in some parts. Lot 1 is shown shaded pink on the attached identification plan.

Lot 2 - Pasture land extending to about 9.02 Acres
A smaller block of principally level and gently sloping pasture land divided by Devon hedge banks into three fields. Lot 2 is shown shaded blue on the attached identification plan.

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion of the sale.

Services
The land benefits from some natural watering in Lot 1. The land will be sold without any mains services of any kind and prospective purchaser’s should make their own enquires as to the availability of mains water and any other services.

Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme has now ended and the land will be sold without any entitlements or de-linked payments.

Agri-Environment Schemes & Designations
We understand that the land is not currently entered into any agri-environment schemes. The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Sporting & Mineral Rights
The sporting and mineral rights across the land, insofar as they are owned, will be included in the freehold sale.

Rights of Way, Easements, Etc.
It is understood that the land benefits from a right of way over the initial part of Kidland Lane. The ownership of the remainder of Kidland Lane will be included with Lot 1, with Lot 2 being granted access rights over the same.
An easement exists for a private underground water pipe which crosses the land. The land, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed, subject to all other public or private rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

Farm Properties Health & Safety Notice
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. Agricultural land is a potentially hazardous environment and for prospective purchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant when viewing, particularly in fields containing horses or stock. All persons viewing the property are asked to observe the country code and close all gates.

The land occupies a convenient rural position lying close to the junction known as Five Crossway, on the road that heads from here towards Knowstone and the Moortown junction of the A361 North Devon link. Despite its rural position the land enjoys easy access to the neighbouring villages and main routes of communication. Surrounding villages provide thriving local communities whilst the larger centre of South Molton affords a good range of everyday services including shops, restaurants, health care, recreational facilities, primary and secondary schooling. The nearby A361 North Devon link road provides quick and easy access to the regional centre of Barnstaple to the north west, with Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27) to the south east. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The land is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside providing a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Mole, Bray and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at High Bullen, Tiverton and Barnstaple. To the north the Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, whilst to the west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.