Paddocks and a range of stables and outbuildings with direct access onto Northam Burrows. 6.85 acres (2.77 hectares). Six grass enclosures. Views towards Saunton Down. Direct road access. For sale by Informal Tender.

Situation - The land is situated in a fine location directly adjoining the Northam Burrows which lie on the edge of the estuary of the Rivers Taw and Torridge. The coastal village of Appledore, renowned for its literary festival, is one mile east of the land and the village centre of Northam is within 0.5 miles.

Bideford lies 3 miles to the south, nearby to which is the A39 which provides good road links to Barnstaple and the M5 to the east and Cornwall to the west.

Description - The Old Riding Stables occupy an exceptional location overlooking the Northam Burrows and with views towards the Braunton Burrows and the Saunton Sands Hotel on the opposite side of the Taw & Torridge Estuary.

The land totals 6.85 acres (2.77 hectares) and comprises a range of buildings used for stabling and storage together with six enclosures of level or very gently sloping grass land.

Towards the top of the site and adjoining the road is a block-built stable building with two loose boxes (both 12' x 12' internally). There is a stand-alone store building (Approx. 3.1m x 2.3m) and below this are four loose boxes (timber frame clad with corrugated tin), an open-fronted hay store and a field shelter.

The first paddock slopes gently and beyond here are five level grass enclosures, some enclosed with mature tree-lined boundaries and others with low level earth banks. These fields are suitable for grazing and making hay and there is direct access from the land out on to the Northam Burrows which is an area of open access.

Services - There are no mains services connected to the land. Water is currently collected and stored in mobile water bowsers.

Access - There is direct access to the land from Long Lane (a council highway).

Tenure - The land is owned freehold and is registered on the Land Registry.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by Informal Tender, as one lot. All offers are to be submitted in writing (an informal tender form is available from Stags).

Tenders must be received no later than 12:00 midday on Friday 12th November.

Designations - The land is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Development Uplift (Overage) - The land will be sold subject to an overage provision on the following terms: In the event of planning consent being granted for any residential use or development on the land within 30 years of the completion date, the sellers will receive 30% of the increase in the property's value (to be determined by an independent valuer).

Local Authority - Torridge District Council. [use Contact Agent Button] ().

Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it.

There are no public rights of way across the land.

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only.

Viewing - Viewing is strictly by prior appointment. Please contact Stags[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]) to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From the roundabout on the A39 to the north of Bideford proceed north towards Appledore and Northam on the A386. After approximately 0.5 miles turn right towards Appledore (A386).

Continue for one mile and turn left into Broad Lane. Proceed down the hill and at the following crossroads turn left into Long Lane and continue for approximately 500 yards where the land will be found on the right.

Warning - Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock.

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.