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An attractive and productive block of fertile pasture land. 36.28 Acres


The land forms part of South Hele Farm which is an historic farmstead which has been occupied by the vendors family for many generations. It occupies a delightful south facing position, set within the seclusion of its surrounding land and although in need of substantial modernisation and improvement, possesses the potential to create an exceptionally attractive and highly individual family home. The holding extends in total to about 73.33 acres and is available either as a whole or in a combination of up to three lots.

LOT 2—36.28 ACRES PASTURE LAND

This is an exceptionally attractive and productive block of fertile pasture land, lying to the north west of South Hele Cross and with good road frontage and access on two sides. It is either level or gently undulating and is contained within natural hedgerows with various areas of amenity broad-leafed woodland. It enjoys mains trough watering. In total, lot 2 extends to about 36.28 acres, as edged and cross hatched red on the identification plan.

GENERAL REMARKS

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is of freehold tenure and with vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

OUTGOINGS
These are believed to comprise of local council tax (band E) together with the usual service and environmental charges where applicable.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The farm land is registered to receive entitlement payments under the current basic payment scheme. The vendors will use their best endeavours to transfer the relevant entitlements to the purchaser (s) subject to receiving written instructions and in accordance with RPA guidelines. On request of this transfer, the purchaser (s) will be responsible for the vendor’s agents reasonable costs incurred in completing the relevant transfer documents.

The 2021 payment will be retained by the vendors.

SERVICES
Mains water.

AGRI ENVIRONMENT SCHEME
The holding is not subject to any stewardship or similar scheme.

METHOD OF SALE
It is intended that the property will be offered for sale by online auction at a later date, unless previously sold by private treaty.

FARMING DEADSTOCK SALE
The right is reserved to hold a sale by auction of the vendor’s surplus farming effects on the holding, prior to the date of completion.

The property occupies a rural but accessible location within mid Devon, lying adjacent to the Somerset border and within the undulating band of unspoilt countryside which lies to the south of the Brendon Hills. The nearby village of Clayhanger is the closest settlement, although the property is situated approximately equidistant between the small and popular towns of Bampton and Wiveliscombe. Both centres afford a comprehensive range of day to day facilities as well as primary healthcare and schooling with the latter affording secondary education as well. Tiverton, Wellington and the county town of Taunton are within convenient reach and with all three centres affording a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities.