Land for sale

A well located and accessible property with four residential properties including the substantial characterful residential dwelling "Boohay Farmhouse" with range of buildings and 301.46 acres (122.00 hectares) (subject to existing tenancies) and available as a whole.

Introduction
The Boohay Estate comes to the market for thefirst time in 60 years and offers a rare opportunityto acquire a substantial agricultural holding withresidential properties with range of modern andtraditional farm buildings for investment purposes.In all the estate extends to 301.57 acres (122.04hectares) with a wide mix of land including botharable, pasture and woodland/habitat land with threeresidential farm properties including the substantialGrade II Boohay Farmhouse as well as Boohay Flatand Boohay Farm Cottage, which are all subject to anAgricultural Holdings Act Tenancy.In addition, the estate includes 1 Kingston Cottages,which is subject to a Protected Rent Act Tenancy.The property is offered for sale as a whole by privatetreaty.

Situation
The Boohay Estate is all located within the parish ofKingswear, just to the north-east of Kingswear and to theeast of the port town of Dartmouth and the stunning RiverDart and its valleys.The main Boohay Farm residential properties and farmbuildings are approximately 1 mile to the east of the centreof Kingswear village with the port town of Brixham andseaside town of Paignton being 4 and 6 miles north-eastrespectively. 1 Kingston Cottages is located within halfa mile to the south of the main Boohay properties andadjoining the road to the National Trust Coleton FishacreEstate.The properties and holding lie in an elevated rural positionbut within easy reach of the surrounding towns and villagesadjoining the River Dart and the nearby Torbay Rivieracoast. Dartmouth and Brixham, being the nearest centres, have a good range of amenities including a number ofprimary schools, highly regarded secondary schools,sports and health centres, restaurants, shops and services.The properties benefit from excellent accessibility for allpurposes. Locally there are extensive public transportprovisions including mainline railway station at Totnesproviding regular services to London Paddington and alsothe Paignton branch line which also links to the nationalrail network.The estate is uniquely positioned to benefit from goodproductive agricultural land but close proximity to localcentres and the beaches of the South Devon coast.

Directions
From the Torbay ring road head onto the A3022 and justpast Churston Golf Club and the Gliddon Ford Garageturn right signposted to Kingswear/Hillhead and afterapproximately 1.25 miles at the roundabout at Hillheadtake the second exit and then immediately turn left headingtowards Kingswear and the lower ferry (B3205). Headdown the hill and after approximately a third of a mile turnleft at the Toll House and after approximately a quarter ofa mile Boohay Farm properties and buildings will be foundimmediately adjoining the road. For 1 Kingston Cottagesstay on the Coleton/Kingston Road and after approximatelyhalf a mile the turn to Kingston Farm will be on your righthand side and 1 Kingston Cottages will be immediately onthe junction.

General Description
The sale of The Boohay Estate provides prospectivepurchasers with a rare opportunity to acquire an investmentagricultural property with various residential properties,a range of farm buildings and extensive land which bothadjoins Kingswear itself to the west and the South Devoncoast at Downend to the east.The estate is comprised of Boohay Farm which includesthree residential properties and range of buildings as wellas land at Downend and a further residential propertybeing 1 Kingston Cottages.

Boohay Farm
The farm benefits from three farm properties being BoohayFarmhouse, Boohay Flat and Boohay Farm Cottage, thebuildings and land are all subject to an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy in favour of J.C. & J.J. Burnell dated the 24th February 1975.The farm has been operated as dairy, beef and cerealenterprises.The milking herd currently is approaching 100 dairy cowswith the progeny calves reared as beef cattle.The farmyards and buildings are positioned towards thesouth-east of the main block of Boohay farmland andinclude main dairy building including milking parlour, bulktank and cubicle house, general purpose storage buildingand grain shed and range of more traditional stone barnsand buildings, which adjoin the residential properties whichmay have future potential for alternative uses (subjectto planning permission), alongside various silage stores/clamps, slurry lagoon and yards. Overall the buildingsinclude 30,000 square feet of covered space.

The Land
The land extends in total to 301.46 acres (122.00 hectares)comprised in two main blocks, the first at Boohay tothe west of the Coleton Fishacre road and extending to174.89 acres (70.78 hectares) and the second at Downendadjoining the eastern side of the Coleton Fishacre roadwhich extends in total to 124.40 acres (50.36 hectares).The various properties, buildings, yards and gardens extendto 2.17 acres (0.88 hectares)

Land at Boohay
The Boohay land is comprised of 115.13 acres (46.59hectares) of permanent pasture and 56.90 acres (23.03hectares) of arable land and 2.86 acres (1.15 hectares) ofwoodland. The land is generally level to the east and southbut steeper and north and west facing to the remainderbeing the permanent pasture sections of land. The mainBoohay land benefits from access via various 15'0 and 12'0 gateways from adjoining roads and there is an internalconcrete track through the southern section of the land.There is a small area of rough and copse/habitat area andalso the remains of a stone barn to the western section ofthe land.

Land at Downend
The Downend block of land is comprised of 44.91 acres(18.17 hectares) of arable land, 75.23 acres (30.44 hectares)of permanent pasture, 3.60 acres (1.45 hectares) ofwoodland/copse with the remainder being internal tracksand adjacent areas. The land is gently north facing tothe south through the arable sections of land becomingsteeper north facing through the mid and northern sectionsrunning down the valley to a stream that runs along thenorthern boundary.Access to the Downend land is via a stone track directly offthe top Coleton Fishacre Road to the west which then runsacross sections of the land providing good access.The majority of the field boundaries on both the Boohayand Downend blocks of land are solid Devon hedge bankswhich also have

Water
Both blocks of land also benefit from a natural water supplywhich is pumped to various troughs on both blocks of landand in addition there are streams that also cross and adjoinsections of the land. The natural water supply is from apump house on land adjoining the Downend block of landbut not included in the sale but is the obligation of theBoohay Estate to maintain which then runs and feeds theland, buildings and estate properties as well as one otherproperty at Kingston, not owned or included.

Boohay Farmhouse
Boohay Farmhouse is a Grade II late Georgian farmhouselinked to rear being of traditional stone construction withslate cladding to the eastern elevation front garden andunder a tiled roof.The farmhouse is situated to the north-east side of themain farmyard and building area and benefits from accessshared with the other Boohay Farm properties. There is aprivate lawned garden to the east and the property brieflycomprising the following accommodation:Main Reception Hallway, Lounge with feature archedrecesses to either side of open fireplace, Sitting Roomwith wooden internal casement shuttering, feature archedrecesses to either side of fireplace, Dining Room, RearHallway, Downstairs Cloakroom, Kitchen/Dining Room,Utility Room, Stairs to First Floor with 6 Bedrooms andFamily Bathroom.For internal dimensions and layout, please refer to the accompanying floor plan.

Boohay Farm Cottage
Traditional stone property under a slate roof with slatehangings to western elevation. Accommodation comprises:Porch Area, Kitchen/Dining Room with oil fired RoyalRayburn, Sitting Room with open fireplace, Lounge, Stairsto First Floor with 3 Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.For internal dimensions and layout, please refer to the accompanying floor plan.

Boohay Flat
Traditional stone construction under a slate roof.Accommodation comprising: Lounge, Kitchen/Diner withoil fired Esse Rayburn, Stairs to First Floor, 2 Bedroomsand Family Bathroom.For internal dimensions and layout, please refer to the accompanying floor plan.

Services
The Boohay Farm residential properties benefit from mainselectric, natural/private water supply from pumped estatesupply and drainage via a septic tank system.

Farm Buildings
The estate has been operated as a commercial dairy, beefand cereal farm and benefits from a range of modernand traditional agricultural buildings to serve a variety ofpurposes. The buildings are all located to the south-eastof the Boohay block of land and benefit from mains electricand private spring water supplies, which is pumped via theestate's supply. The buildings comprise the following:A) Machinery Shed 60'0 x 20'0B) Workshop/Storage Building 30'0 x 20'0C) Range of Traditional 'L' shape storage buildings 49'0 x13'0 and 39'0 x 13'0D) Main Traditional Buildings to western end of BoohayYardsi. Northern Section 60'0 x 25'0ii. Western Section 40'0 x 20'0iii. Southern Section 60'0 x 30'0iv. Traditional Stone Barn 60'0 x 30'0v. Building linking traditional stone barn to grain shedbuilding 25'0 x 20'0vi. General Purpose Storage Building and Grain Shed123'0 x 26'0E) General Purpose Portal Farm GI Clad Machinery Shed84'0 x 43'0 with further 66'0 x 20'0 Lean-to. NB Thisbuilding is scheduled as redundant and has been takenover by the tenants at their own risk and expense.F) Main Cubicle Shed and Parlour 164'0 x 60'0 withfurther 131'0 x 23'0 Lean-to section to east. Includedunder this is a covered silage clamp area. The parlouris an 8 Abreast parlour with plate cooler Alfa Lavalmilking system with pumps, pulsators etc, Alfa Lavalstainless steel 5000 litre bulk tank.

1 Kingston Cottages
1 Kingston Cottages is a semi-detached property ofrendered stonework construction under a slated roof withUPVC double glazed windows. The property is situatedin an elevated rural position adjoining the small hamletof Kingston. The property benefits from mains electric,private water supply and septic tank drainage system. Theproperty has an electric fired boiler system and centralheating.The accommodation comprises:Kitchen/Diner, Lounge with open fireplace, rear Hallwaywith door to Utility/Storage Area, Bathroom, stairs to firstfloor with 3 Bedrooms.Outside: To the front and side of the property are largegardens with lawns, fruit trees, shrubs and vegetablegarden.For internal dimensions and layout, please refer to the accompanying floor plan.This property is subject to a Protected Tenancy under theRent Act with the tenants being C. & A. Mackenzie-Thorpewith the tenancy commenced in 1984.

Tenure
Freehold subject to existing tenancies.

Tenancies
Boohay Farmhouse, Boohay Flat, Boohay Farm Cottage,Buildings and Land are all subject to an AgriculturalHoldings Act Tenancy in favour of J.C. & J.J. Burnell whichcommenced 24th February 1975. The current rent passingis £25,000 per annum.1 Kingston Cottages is subject to a Protected Rent ActTenancy in favour of C. & A. Mackenzie-Thorpe. Thetenancy commenced in 1984. The current rent passing is£595.00 per calendar month (£7,140 per annum).

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment with the Agents,Rendells, 57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NL ([use Contact Agent Button]) [use Contact Agent Button]

Lotting
The property will be offered for sale as a whole as detailedwithin the sales particulars. The right is reserved however,to alter or amend any lotting and prospective purchasersshall make no obligation to any such changes.

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to withinthese sales particulars are otherwise expressly excludedfrom the sale of the freehold.

Town & Country Planning
Boohay Farmhouse is Grade II listed being list entrynumber 1108551.The current use of the estate is residential and agriculturaland there may be scope for prospective purchasersto consider alternative uses, subject to obtaining thenecessary planning consents from South Hams DistrictCouncil.

Local Authority
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, PlymouthRoad, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. [use Contact Agent Button]

Agri-Environment and Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme is now delinked and thedelinked payments are to the benefit of the tenants only.Some of the land is entered into Higher Level Stewardshipand Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements.

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

Services
The residential properties all benefit from mains electric,private water supplies and drainage via septic tank systems.The buildings benefit from mains electric and natural watersupplies and the land benefits from natural water supplies.

Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves
There are not believed to be designated public rights of wayover the estate. The estate is offered for sale subject toand with the benefit of all matter contained in or referredin the property charges register of the registered titletogether with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves,easements and other rights of way whether specificallyreferred to or not.

Measurements and other Information
All measurements/areas are approximate. Any fieldnumbers and areas shown on the attached plan are basedon ordnance survey and are for identification purposesonly. They do not necessarily correspond either with theNational Grid plan numbers or those produced on theRural Land Register. Whilst we endeavour to make oursales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, ifthere is any point which is of particular importance to youplease contact the agents. We have not tested any of theequipment, appliances central heating or services.

Farm Properties Health & Safety Notice
All persons wishing to view the estate do so entirely attheir own risk. Neither the vendors or their agents willbe liable for any damage or injury that may occur wheninterested parties are visiting the property. A working farmis a potentially hazardous environment and for prospectivepurchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant whenviewing the farm, particularly around the farmyards andin fields containing livestock. All potential purchasers areasked to observe the country code and close all gates. Wewould further note that it is suspected, although impossibleto determine without expert assistance and analysis, thatthe fibre cement sheets used in the construction of someof the buildings may contain asbestos.

Tenure: Freehold