Location
The land is located a short distance from the North Devon coastline close to the village of Welcombe, which is about 1½ miles to the west of the property, with Welcombe Beach another mile or so further to the west. The nearby towns of Bideford, Holsworthy, Barnstaple and Bude are also within easy reach. The property is well serviced by local road connections; the A39 Atlantic Highway is just a short distance from the land and provides access via Bideford and the A361 North Devon Link Road to the M5 motorway, or to the North Devon centre of Barnstaple.

Land
The land comprises a level and gently sloping parcel of 36.92 acres divided between five principal enclosures located under three miles from Welcombe beach and the North Devon Coastline. There is a stone track leading from the road entrance which provides excellent access. The vendor has recently obtained consent for the erection of an agricultural building of 30' x 30' for hay storage on the land under application reference 1/0615/2023/AGR and will commence construction of this shortly. There are no public rights of way through the land, and it is not overlooked, therefore making it very private. Three of the enclosures comprise large pasture fields which are currently sub-divided into paddocks and are well suited to a range of agricultural and equestrian uses, woodland planting, etc. There is a lake/pond within the largest of the enclosures with Canada Geese present. The other two enclosures comprise woodland with a stream running through the central woodland enclosures with deer frequently present. Subject to obtaining the necessary consent, the land may be well suited to a range of uses including, but not limited to, leisure such as camping, glamping and lodges (especially bearing in mind the sea views), energy production (wind turbines/solar) and woodland planting with grant funding available for woodland establishment and maintenance via the English Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO). Further details are available from the agents.

Tenure & possession
The freehold of the land is offered for sale with vacant possession available upon completion.

Environmental schemes
The land is sold subject to an existing Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement which runs until 31st December 2027. In addition, there is potential for an English Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) grant. Potential purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding EWCO and other grants that may apply.

Services
The land has the benefit of a borehole water supply.

Health & safety
Potential purchasers are requested to take particular care when inspecting the land bearing in mind the dangers associated with sudden movements from livestock and machinery which may be present on the land at the time of inspection.

Local authorities
Torridge District Council

Guide price
The land is offered for sale with a guide price of £370,000.

Method of Sale

The land will be sold on unconditional auction terms. A prudent buyer will, before submitting a bid, take professional advice from a conveyancer, read the conditions, inspect the lot, and have finance available for the deposit and purchase price. The legal pack and auction conditions are available immediately upon request. The auctioneers will charge the buyer an administration fee of £1,500 inc. VAT and we refer bidders to the special conditions attached to the legal pack which include a contribution towards the seller’s costs of 1% plus VAT of the purchase price.

Viewings
Viewings are by appointment through the joint selling agents[use Contact Agent Button]).

Directions
Heading south on the A39 from Bideford towards Kilkampton, turn right shortly after the village of Bursdon, signed Welcombe. Follow this road for about ½ a mile and the gated entrance to the land will be found on the right-hand side.