Lot 8 - Land forming Corner Meadow totalling approximately 8.10 acres (3.27 hectares). Available in 10 Separate Lots or as a Whole. For Sale by Formal Tender

LOCATION
The land and buildings forming Rolster Bridge Farm gives opportunity to purchase picturesque rolling pastureland together with a large array of agricultural buildings situated in the heart of the popular South Hams. The property, located in a prominent area and split into 10 lots, is positioned just to the west of the scenic village of Harbertonford and 3 miles south of the town of Totnes. Whilst the land is located in a secluded area of Devon, country lanes bordering the properties boundaries provide access points throughout. The A38 Devon Expressway linking Plymouth and Exeter is located 9 miles to the west, which in turn provides direct connection to the M5 at Exeter.

DESCRIPTION
The land and buildings forming Rolster Bridge Farm, in all totals approximately 188 acres of predominantly picturesque rolling pastureland. To the centre of the holding lies Beenleigh Brook and Ashwell Brook which in turn serve into the Harbourne River. The land, located in a renowned farming area has provided prolific grazing and forage facilities for a sustained period of time.

At the heart of Rolster Bridge lies a range of both modern and traditional buildings. A former dairy farm, the buildings are currently used to house livestock and store machinery. The land is of level to sloping in topography, containing principally Grade 3 and 4 freely draining slightly acidic loamy soils. The fields are divided into good sized enclosures and are largely complete with stock proof fencing and well-maintained hedgerow boundaries.

The land and buildings forming Rolster Bridge Farm, located just to the south of Totnes, provides a unique and rare opportunity to purchase a large area of well-maintained farmland in a popular area of the South Hams. The land, which has been extensively farmed, gives an opening for further agricultural use or the prospect of other uses, subject to appropriate planning.

Lot 8 – Land forming Corner Meadow totalling approximately 8.10 acres (3.27 hectares)
A single field parcel down to pasture land which forms an attractive meadow. The land is accessed off an unnamed country lane which borders the field parcel on the east. The land is largely surrounded by Devon hedgerow banks, whilst on the west side, the field parcel is bounded by the River Harbourne. A wildlife haven.

SERVICES
Lot 8 – Natural Water supply

STEWARDSHIP
The land is subject to two Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreements, ending 31st December 2026 and 31st December 2027. Full details and plans of the Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreements are available from the selling agents.

RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. Any 'De-Linked' monies relating to the Basic Payment Scheme will remain with the vendor of the land.

METHOD OF SALE
The Land and Buildings forming Rolster Bridge Farm is being sold by Formal Tender (unless sold prior) with a closing date of Monday 22nd April 2024 by 5.00pm. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.

All Tenders must be submitted via a sealed envelope marked ‘Land and Buildings forming Rolster Bridge Farm’ to Kivells, The Matford Centre Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD.

CONDITIONS OF TENDER
The Land and Buildings forming Rolster Bridge Farm is being sold by Formal Tender. An emailable copy of the formal tender pack will be available shortly from the selling agents. The pack will contain the legal documentation with regard to the property, as well as useful further information including searches.

When submitting a tender on Monday 22nd April 2024 by 5.00pm, a deposit cheque equivalent to 10% of your offer will also be required. Whilst the vendor is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer, if one of the offers is accepted, the agents/solicitor will sign the tender/Memorandum of Sale whereby there will be a legally binding agreement with exchange of contracts taking place. Exchange of contracts is scheduled for Wednesday 24th April 2024. Completion will then take place on Friday 31st May 2024. The unsuccessful parties will have their cheques returned. Before submitting a tender, we recommend that potential buyers ask their solicitor to inspect the formal tender pack and, if necessary, raise any enquiries with the vendors’ solicitor, Tony Osborne of Windeatts Solicitors LLP, 19 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NW

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

WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is offered for sale subject to and with all the benefits of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property Charges Register of the registered title, together with all public rights of way, wayleaves, easements, and other rights of way which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

PLANS OF THE PROPERTY
The plans are based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed, and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The shooting, timber and mineral rights, as far as they are owned, are included within the freehold sale.

VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by appointment with the Agent.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The land is held freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.

WHAT THREE WORDS
Lot 8 – chefs.polite.eggplants

IMPORTANT
We would like to inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

CONTACT US
Please call to make an appointment.

Particulars produced February 2024.
Photographs January 2024.

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