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Guide Price£75,000

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
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-09-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 201 Farmland & Pasture listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£14,648 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (5+ acres) £8,004 / acre
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Property Brochure

Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree None NoneVodafone Good None

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

Spar - Scane Loddiswell, Loddiswell2 miles
Co-op Modbury, Modbury3.1 miles
Morrisons Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge, Devon3.4 miles

GP surgery

Modbury Health Centre3.1 miles

Pharmacy

Modbury Pharmacy3.1 miles

Hospital

South Hams Hospital3.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field262 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ivybridge Rail Station6.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tree Corner471 metres

Typical drive times

Salcombe14 min · 8.2 miles
Sherford22 min · 12 miles
Ivybridge19 min · 9.4 miles
Kingsbridge8 min · 4.4 miles
Plymouth (city)33 min · 17 miles

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

High risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

Planning map: Flood Zone 3.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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