South Hams Farm with exceptional views to the Kingsbridge Estuary and land running down to Bowcombe Creek. Available by online auction in two lots.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by traditional online auction (unless sold prior). The auction ends, Lot 1 ends on 5th September 2023 and Lot 2 ends 6th September. Both finish at 5pm. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the land for sale prior to the auction end date. The land can be accessed via our website - online property and land auctions.

Introduction - Duncombe Court Farm offers an excellent and rare opportunity to acquire a farm within the South Hams with fantastic views looking south over the Kingsbridge estuary.

Duncombe Court Farm dormer bungalow offers a wonderful opportunity for someone to renovate the existing dwelling or as a site for a replacement dwelling. Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan has Policy TTV29, allowing residential extensions and replacement dwellings in the countryside. Subject to complying with policy, this could allow the creation of a new dwelling with views to the estuary.

Within Lot 2 the traditional stone barn may have potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consent.

All buyers are advised to take their own planning advice.

The farm buildings offer livestock accommodation for a farm or small holding, as well as equestrian (STP). The land is predominantly sloping grassland suitable for livestock grazing.

Lot 1 - Duncombe Court Farm dwelling, agricultural buildings and land extending to 59.01 acres (23.88 hectares).

The Property - The floorplan illustrates the layout and size of the property. In brief, the accommodation comprises, front door to hall, sitting room and dining room, both with fantastic views looking south over the Kingsbridge estuary. Kitchen, with wall and base units, including integral cooker and oven (not in working order), utility room and cloakroom, family bathroom with WC, bidet, wash hand basin unit and walk-in shower, office, three double bedrooms and a further family bathroom with bath, shower, wash hand basin, separate WC.

Stairs lead up to the converted attic with four rooms, currently used as an en-suite bedroom. Adjoining double garage housing redundant central heating boiler, hot water tank, water pressure tank, all currently not in working order and will be included in the sale.

All carpets, curtains and light fittings will be remaining and be included in the sale.

Outbuildings - Detached garage building.

Farm Buildings - Building No. 1: livestock barn (17.85m x 18.24m) - timber frame under corrugated roof.

Building No. 2: (18.09m x6.47m) - concrete block construction under corrugated roof.

Grain bin, fuel tank (redundant) and stands.

Land - The land in all extends to approximately 59.01 acres and is a mixture of level, sloping and steeper land. The land is predominantly grassland and through the centre of the land runs a stream and former ponds which offer conservation and sporting appeal. A family grave is situated in the south east of field 3107, marked with an x, no access rights are required by the family.

General Remarks -

Services - Lot 1: Private water and drainage, both currently not in use for details of the private water supply the purchaser must refer to the legal pack and is advised to take advice on those documents if unsure how they will affect their intended use of the property.
Mains electricity.

Lot 2: No services connected

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Access - Lots 1 and 2 have direct access from the public highway.

Rights Of Way - A public footpath crosses the land. This is shown on the extract of the definitive map included in the legal pack.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council

Basic Payment Scheme - Basic Payment Entitlements are not available.

Designations - The property is located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Kingsbridge Eutrophic Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold. Some mineral or mining rights are excluded as per the legal titles. Please refer to the legal pack if further details are required.

Fixtures And Fittings - All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.

Farm Sale - The vendor reserves the right to hold a farm sale by auction of live and deadstock on the property prior to completion.

Wayleaves And Rights Of Way Etc - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc., or water or drainage pipes etc., either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc. An extract from the definitive map is included in the legal pack and the purchaser must be aware that there may be informed rights of which the seller is unaware. There are other rights granted by deed. Details of these rights and copies of available deeds are enclosed in the legal pack.

Restrictive Covenats - Restrictive Covenants: The property is subject to a number of restrictive covenants which can be found in the title documents included in the legal pack. The purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the property for their use.

Burial: Human remains are inferred on Lot 1 in a location approximately marked with an 'X' on the auction pack.

Plans And Boundary Fences - A plan based on the Land Registry Title which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. If it is apparent that the Land Registry Title plans may not align perfectly with the physical boundaries and land occupied, the purchaser must satisfy themselves in this regard.

Definition Of Auction And Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

Buyers Reservation Fee - traditional online auction (traditional online au - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay £10,000 of which £2,400 (including VAT) goes to Stags/Bamboo auctions and £7,600 towards the purchase price.
An additional 'administration' fee of £1000 plus VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.

Depost Payment - The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.

Proof Of Identity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017, it is a requirement for all estate agents to perform due to due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

Auction Legal Pack - This includes the searches, draft, contracts, deeds/epitome of title, special conditions of sale etc., and is available to download free of charge to those who have registered from our auction partners website. Due to Covid 19 precautions, we are not making the legal pack available for inspection at Stags offices. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Further information about the buyer's fees are available on Stags website.

Solicitor Acting - Charlotte Lilley
Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, 44-46 Parkstone
Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG
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Completion Date - The completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack.

Warning - Farms can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of the farm buildings. Please note there is also a well on the property. The location of which can be derived from the documents contained in the legal pack.

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

Directions - From Kingsbridge follow the A379 out of town towards West Charleton for approximately 2 miles. Once in West Charleton take the first left onto Church Lane. Follow this road for approximately three quarters of a mile where Duncombe Court Farm will be found on the right-hand side.