Closing date for offers: Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 12 noon
Waterhead, Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, TQ7
- Land size
- 5.12 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 5.12 acres (2.07 hectares) in all
- Benefitting from a timber frame field shelter extending to 24 square feet
- Permanent pasture land
- Situated on the west side of the A379 main road with good access
- Mains water connection nearby
- Potential for a range of uses such as recreation, amenity, or equestrian purposes (subject to planning)
- For sale by Formal Tender with a tender closing date of Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 12 noon
- Sale by Formal Tender
Description
DIRECTIONS
Proceed in a southerly direction along the A379 main road towards Kingsbridge and take the turning signposted to Waterhead. The entrance to the land will then be found on the left hand side after approx. 100 ft (30 metres).
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SITUATION
The land at Waterhead is situated on the periphery of the village of Aveton Gifford, within the hamlet known as Waterhead, within an area designated as South Devon National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), in the South Hams area of South Devon.
The nearest town of Modbury is about 4 miles to the north west, while Kingsbridge is approximately 4.3 miles to the south east. The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is approximately 10 miles distant.
DESCRIPTION
The land at Waterhead extends in all to approximately 5.12 acres (2.07 hectares) of permanent pasture land as outlined in red on the site plan. The land benefits from a timber frame and clad field shelter, extending to approximately 12’ x 12’ [24 square feet], with earth floor.
Predominately of a gentle to moderate, south facing gradient, and has been used for agriculture and equine purposes in the past and a cut of hay is usually taken each year.
The land would be very suitable for a variety of uses including amenity, recreational, equestrian or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The land is bordered by a residential property to the north, the A379 council maintained highway to the east, and other agricultural land to the south and west.
The land is located in a convenient location with excellent transport links to Aveton Gifford, Modbury and Kingsbridge.
Access to the land gained through a single vehicular width gateway in the north east corner of the land, which leads directly onto the council maintained highway leading west off the A379 main road to Waterhead.
SERVICES
The land does not benefit from any mains services at the current time however there is a water main running along the northern boundary of the land, as per the water & drainage search.
TENURE
The land is being offered on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
There are no public rights of way as far as are known.
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, as far as are known.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship agreements.
WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The land is sold subject to any Wayleave and Easements agreements.
METHOD OF SALE
The land at Waterhead is offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior). The deadline date for the submission of tenders is Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 12 noon, and all tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Land at Waterhead.’
Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to complete and sign the tender form and provide any supporting documentation as detailed within the Legal Pack available from the solicitor acting for the seller (see Legal Pack below).
Any tender received by the deadline date will be subject to contract. Prospective purchasers should be aware that upon acceptance of their tender offer, a 10% deposit of the agreed sale price will be payable to the agent acting for the seller, within 24 hours of written acceptance of their offer. Failure to do so within this time frame will result in the tender being rejected.
Should a tender be acceptable to the seller and the 10% deposit received, this will then constitute exchange of contracts and legal completion including payment of the balance of the purchase price will follow approximately 28 days later or by the time frame set out in the Legal Pack.
If the deposit is failed to be presented by the successful tender, then the Formal Tender Conditions will not be met, and this will result in the tender being rejected.
The successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £2,000 plus VAT as an administration fee to the Sellers Agents in addition to their tender price on completion.
Please note, 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.
LEGAL PACK
A copy of the legal pack may be requested from the seller’s solicitors:- Beers Solicitors, 29 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1AA. Attention: Mr Richard Jones Tel: 01548 857000 or e-mail: [email protected]
Buyers are strongly advised to take independent legal advice on the contents of the legal pack before submitting a tender.
GUIDE PRICE
£75,000
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP Telephone 01548 800183 for details.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-30
Market Value Analysis
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Property Brochure
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School504 metresOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 97
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Loddiswell Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 118
- Type
- Community school
- Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 149
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- West Alvington Church of England Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Modbury Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 152
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Kingsbridge Academy3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ivybridge Community College6.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,262
- Type
- Academy converter
- Plympton Academy11 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 984
- Type
- Academy converter
- King Edward VI Community College11 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
- Coombe Dean School11 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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