About 40.21 acres of agricultural land in a highly sought after coastal area with the potential to diversify (STP)

Situation - The land is situated South East of Kingswear, an estuary town which lies opposite Dartmouth in the Devon South Hams.
Kingswear lies less than 2 miles from the land which is connected to Dartmouth by an estuary ferry crossing. Combined, the towns offer a large range of shops, amenities, hospitality venues, leisure facilities and services that amply supports the thriving local population and excellent year-round tourist industry.

The land at Castle Farm holds an elevated position, overlooking the surrounding coastline, Dartmouth town and harbour, Day Beacon and the rural landscape recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Description - The holding comprises a substantial block of agricultural land, a section of woodland and a range of agricultural storage buildings.

The land occupies a hill-top position and is predominately gently sloping with some steeper sections which are partly covered by mixed woodland. The majority of the land is pasture divided into enclosures by traditional Devon banks with mixed hedging and stock fencing.

At the entrance to the property is an agricultural yard on which stands two storage buildings (about 6m x 14.5m plus lean-to and about 6m x 12.5m) and a storage container (9.5m x 2.5m). The buildings are constructed from timber frames and clad with corrugated steel sheets.

The soil is characterised as free draining, loamy and slightly acidic and is suited for both grazing and mowing grass forage crops.

The land suggests a variety of uses such as conservation, tree planting, amenity and other farmland diversification (STP).

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the land.
Internet connection by phoneline.

Access - Right of access to the public highway by a right of way over a private road.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure And Possession - The land is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Land - There is the opportunity to acquire 3.51 acres of additional land - please speak to the agent regarding this.

Basic Payment Scheme - The current Basic Payment Scheme year's payment is reserved from the sale and the purchaser(s) will take over the vendor's cross compliance responsibilities.

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

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.

The land is reached by a right of way over a private lane

Local Authority - South Hams District Council -
Designations - The land lies within the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only. The vendor shall not be called upon to define the ownership of boundary fences.

Viewing - Please contact Stags Farm Agency on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From the A380, follow signs for Brixham, continuing onto the A3022 (Brixham Road) passing Galmpton. Shortly after Churston Gold Club, turn right at the junction signposted Dartmouth and Kingswear, and follow the A379 to Hillhead. Turn left in Hillhead to follow signs for "Lower Ferry" and continue downhill into Kingswear. Continue around the front in Kingswear and at the church turn left onto Church Hill. After 200 yards turn left onto Castle Road and continue straight on.
*CAUTION* Castle Road is a private road and is very narrow in places, you may not wish to walk from this point if you are not confident in driving.
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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.