Slapton, Kingsbridge

A rare opportunity to secure 6.84 acres of permanent pasture with impressive views to Slapton Ley and the sea. With mains water, gated vehicular access.

Situation

Situated within the South Hams area of designated National Landscapes formally Area of “outstanding Natural beauty” Devon, close to the village of Slapton, but also within easy reach of the towns of Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. Stunning views are enjoyed from the plateau at the top. Close to the land is a footpath to the adjacent Slapton Ley Reserve.

The Land

This permanent pasture/agricultural land may suite a variety of uses subject to any planning consents. It is accessed with vehicle through a gated entrance from the lane leading onto a track which takes up to the top where roughly 30% of the land is of a plateau taking in some far reaching views towards Slapton Ley and across the valleys which are teaming with wildlife.

To the west side of the level plateau is a young tree lined hedge which has been planted, with some natural gorse on the lower slopes.

There is also a pedestrian gate to the land as well as the main vehicle gated entrance.

Services

There is a mains water connection.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is believed to be registered for the Rural Payments Agency's Basic Payment Scheme; however, no entitlements are included in the sale. Entitlements may be able to be purchased via separate negotiation.

Other Stewardship Schemes

The land has previously been in Stewardship Schemes which have now expired.

Basic Payment Scheme & Other Stewardship Schemes

The land is not registered for the Rural Payments Agency's Basic Payment Scheme or is currently in any Stewardship Scheme.

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.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE.

Viewing

Strictly during daylight hours only and applicants are required to inform the Agents Messrs Rendells Totnes Office, before viewing the land. Applicants must have a set of Rendells Sales Particulars to hand. Applicants must ensure that all gates are shut before leaving the property as the Tenant's livestock are likely to be on site. Please also do not park any vehicles in a manner which will cause obstruction to any of the gateways.

Manner of Sale

The land/property is being offered on the open market with the invitation for bids in the region of £100,000 (One hundred Thousand Pounds).

All bids submitted will be disclosed to existing bidders but no information regarding bidder. Bidders will be given the opportunity of revising their bids if exceeded by bids received from third parties.

Directions

From the A381 Totnes to Kingsbridge Road, turn off left just past Stanborough Hundred and follow the signs to Slapton via Five Mile Lane for approximately 4.5 miles to Lower Green Cross and take the right fork. Continue down the hill for 0.6 miles to Townsend Cross and turn right, signed Stokenham and Chillington. Continue down the hill for 0.4 miles and the field is on the right.

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