Land for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial agricultural and residential estate comprising about 250 acres and two 3-bedroom semi-detached cottages situated in a desirable South Devon location

Introduction - Higher Greenway Estate offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial agricultural and residential estate in a desirable South Devon location.
The Estate is situated in a strong farming area commonly used for arable and livestock production. The surrounding countryside is also a popular residential area and includes a number of sought-after villages and larger settlements.
The estate in all extends to about 251 acres and comprises productive, gently sloping arable and pasture land and 2 semi-detached residential properties with potential for re-development (stp) and improvement.
From its highest point, the land occupies a dominant position over the surrounding landscape, enjoying views over Torbay and Dartmouth.
The agricultural land has been let and farmed with a mixed rotation cereal and fodder crops, along with permanent pasture grazed by livestock.
The cottages have been let under Assured Shorthold Tenancies. 1 Higher Greenway Cottage will be sold with vacant possession and 2 will be sold subject to an existing tenancy.
The cottages offer good scope for improvement and occupy a desirable position being reached by a no-through road.

Situation - The Higher Greenway Estate is situated in South Devon, about 1.5 miles South of Galmpton and 3 miles West of Brixham. Brixham is a vibrant coastal town with a wide range of facilities including a hospital and supermarket, together with a comprehensive range of educational, recreational and shopping facilities. The desirable village of Dittisham lies just across the River Dart but can be accessed via ferry, just 1 mile away
from the estate and includes the popular Ferry Boat Inn and Anchorstone Café.
The farm lies in an accessible but rural position, with good road links to Torbay, Totnes and the A380 which links to the M5 and Exeter.

Description -

Lot 1 Higher Greenway Cottages - A pair of semi-detached cottages, brick and block construction with rendered elevations under a cement tile roof.

Lot 1A - 1 Higher Greenway Cottage
1 Higher Greenway Cottage 3-Bedroom with single-story Annex.
The floorplan illustrates the layout of the cottage but briefly the accommodation comprises:
Front door to Porch leading to Hallway. Kitchen and Utility with fitted cupboards, tile floor and pantry. Sitting room with fi re place. Stairs to 1st floor landing and 3 Bedrooms, a family Bathroom and separate W.C. Annex comprises a Hallway, Kitchen, Bedroom and Wet Room with WC and WHB.
Outside, the cottage has a parking area and lawns to the side and rear.
Adjoining, is a single paddock of about 0.19 acres which benefits from separate roadside access.

Lot 1B - 2 Higher Greenway Cottage
2 Higher Greenway Cottage 3-Bedroom semi detached house.
The floorplan illustrates the layout of the cottage but briefly the accommodation comprises:
Porch to front door leading to Hallway, door to Kitchen with fitted units, Utility room, Sitting room, Stairs to 1st floor landing, doors to 3 Bedrooms, family Bathroom, separate W.C. and airing cupboard.
Outside and to the front of the cottage is a driveway and paved area. To the rear is a lawned garden, heating oil tank and a corrugated metal storage shed.

Lot 2 - Paddock At Higher Greenway 3.40 Acres - A single paddock of about 3.4 acres currently let on a grazing licence for horses. The land benefits from direct access to quiet country lanes and local bridleways.

Lot 3 - Agricultural Land 247.52 Acres - The land extends to about 247 acres and comprises about 195 acres of productive, gently sloping arable land, about 46 acres of permanent pasture and 6 acres of mixed woodland.
The soil is characterised as free draining, loamy and slightly acidic. The land is predominately classed as Grade 2 with areas of Grade 3, suited for arable and grass cropping, but also suggests other uses including environmental
stewardship and tree planting. A farm track runs through the centre of the land.

Traditional stone barn (dilapidated)15.9m x 5 m.
Two spring fed ponds which supply a stream that flows to form the South eastern boundary.
The land has road frontage on to the A379 with the main access onto this road.
The agricultural land will be offered subject to an existing Farm Business Tenancy which expires at the end of September 2024.

Services - Lot 1a - 1 Higher Greenway Cottage
Mains Electricity
Mains Water
Private Drainage shared with No 2
Electric Night Storage Heating
Lot 1b - 2 Higher Greenway Cottage
Mains Electricity
Mains Water
Private Drainage shared with No 1
Oil Fired Central Heating
Lot 2
No services connected
Lot 3
Natural Water from well in fi eld 6142

Access - All lots benefit from direct access to the public highway.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council .

Basic Payment And Land Management Schemes - BPS claims have now ended and therefore the property is being sold without any entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme or any de-linked payments

Designations - The property is located within the South Hams AONB. The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Schedule Monument, Bowl Barrow, is located in Lot 3 parcel number 1976

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

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

Wayleaves, 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.
Public Rights of Way cross the land forming Lot 3.

Plans And Boudary Fences - A plan, 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

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Please call:[use Contact Agent Button] to arrange an appointment

Directions - From the A380 at Paignton, continue South on Brixham Road passing Churston Golf Course on the left. Take the immediate right turn onto Greenway Road after Galmpton Football Club and continue straight on, keeping left at the Manor Inn. Pass Galmpton Touring Park and continue on Greenway Road, taking the next left at the signpost for Greenway Passenger Ferry. Lot 1A and 1B are the first cottages on the right and Lot 2 is found opposite.
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For Lot 3, pass Churston Golf Course on the left and turn right sign posted Dartmouth and Kingswear. Continue for about 1 mile before turning off the road and into a layby marked by a Stags sale board.
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Warning - Farms can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of the farm buildings.

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