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Lot 2 - Brownhill Battery - 4.46 acres (1.81 hectares) - Guide: £40,000
The site of a former World War I gun battery, this unique and historically significant site originally built for military purposes has now become an intriguing location with potential for varying uses . Shown shaded Yellow on the accompanying plan.
LOT 2 - Brownhill Battery - 4.46 acres (1.81 hectares) - Guide: £40,000
The sale of this land affords prospective purchasers a rare opportunity to acquire desirable pastureland overlooking the stunning South Devon Coast and Plymouth Sound.
The site of a former World War I gun battery, this unique and historically significant site was originally built for military purposes has now become an intriguing location with potential for varying uses. The site benefits from various hard standings and structures relating to the historic use and may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to planning. The site benefits from a wrap around earth bund with established woodland that provides superb screening from the neighbouring property. Shown shaded yellow on the accompanying plan.
SITUATION
The land is situated to the South of Plymouth City and is just 6 miles away from the A38, and 6 miles away from central Plymouth. Adjacent to the prestigious Staddon Heights Golf Course, which also hosts a bar and restaurant ; the popular Bovisand Beach is just 1.4 miles away, and the Historic Mountbatten Fort a 5 minute drive.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME/ AGRI– ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES
The land is being sold without any Basic Payments Scheme or de-linked payments. The land is not subject to any agri-environmental schemes but purchasers are advised to make their own investigations of potential incomes.
ACCESS, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS
Successful purchasers shall be granted an all purpose right of way from the public highway to the Lot’s via the agricultural track to the west of Lot’s 1, 2 and 3. Lot 4 benefits from a private access off Staddon Lane.
SERVICES
The land is sold with the benefit of mains water services. Purchasers will have a right to lay water over neighbouring lots for 12 months after completion. Mains electrical and data services are understood to be in the locality but perspective purchaser should make their own enquires with regards to the availability of services.
DESIGNATIONS
The land is situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is bound by Staddon Lane. Lots 1, 2 and 3
DIRECTIONS
From the A38 Westbound, exit at Smithaleigh, turn left at the T Junction and left again, continue towards Yealmpton for approximately 2 miles. Turn right on the A379 and continue for 1.9 miles. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit, after 0.5 miles turn left onto Fordbrook Lane. After 2.2miles turn right onto Hooe/ Staddon Lane. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile until you see the site entrance on your right identified with a GTH signboard.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Resolution Notice, which may be or may come to be in force an also subject to any statutory provision or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.
TENURE
The land is of Freehold tenure offering vacant possession at the completion of the sale.
LOTTING
It is intended that the property will be offered as a whole or in to four lots and as described within these particulars. The right is reserved however to alter or amend the prospective lotting and prospective purchasers shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever to any such change. Offers may be made for the property as a whole or with less land. If you are making a tender for the property with less land please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies.
OUTGOINGS
The property is sold subject to any further outgoings as assessed whether stated in these sale particulars or not.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, W Hoe Rd, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ
METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered for sale by Formal Tender. Tenders are to be received in writing on the attached Form of Tender to the agent, Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 8 Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ by no later than 12 noon Wednesday 16th April 2025 and marked “Tender for Land at Staddon Lane” and its receipt will be subject to contract. The vendors are not obliged to accept the highest nor any other tender. Should an accepted tender be received and an exchange of contracts takes place then the purchaser will be required to complete the purchase within 4 weeks of the exchange date or earlier by arrangement. Prospective purchasers should be aware that upon acceptance of an offer, a 10% deposit of the agreed sale price will be payable to the vendor via Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Deposit Account
TENDER PACK
The property is being sold by Formal Tender and the Tender Pack including the contract and searches, pre-contract enquiries, title information, copy statutory declaration, etc, is available from the agents upon request. Please note the deadline for submitting formal tenders is 12 noon on Wednesday 16th April 2025.
SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling agent whether the land is being offered or if it has been withdrawn .
The site of a former World War I gun battery, this unique and historically significant site originally built for military purposes has now become an intriguing location with potential for varying uses . Shown shaded Yellow on the accompanying plan.
LOT 2 - Brownhill Battery - 4.46 acres (1.81 hectares) - Guide: £40,000
The sale of this land affords prospective purchasers a rare opportunity to acquire desirable pastureland overlooking the stunning South Devon Coast and Plymouth Sound.
The site of a former World War I gun battery, this unique and historically significant site was originally built for military purposes has now become an intriguing location with potential for varying uses. The site benefits from various hard standings and structures relating to the historic use and may offer potential for alternative uses, subject to planning. The site benefits from a wrap around earth bund with established woodland that provides superb screening from the neighbouring property. Shown shaded yellow on the accompanying plan.
SITUATION
The land is situated to the South of Plymouth City and is just 6 miles away from the A38, and 6 miles away from central Plymouth. Adjacent to the prestigious Staddon Heights Golf Course, which also hosts a bar and restaurant ; the popular Bovisand Beach is just 1.4 miles away, and the Historic Mountbatten Fort a 5 minute drive.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME/ AGRI– ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES
The land is being sold without any Basic Payments Scheme or de-linked payments. The land is not subject to any agri-environmental schemes but purchasers are advised to make their own investigations of potential incomes.
ACCESS, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS
Successful purchasers shall be granted an all purpose right of way from the public highway to the Lot’s via the agricultural track to the west of Lot’s 1, 2 and 3. Lot 4 benefits from a private access off Staddon Lane.
SERVICES
The land is sold with the benefit of mains water services. Purchasers will have a right to lay water over neighbouring lots for 12 months after completion. Mains electrical and data services are understood to be in the locality but perspective purchaser should make their own enquires with regards to the availability of services.
DESIGNATIONS
The land is situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is bound by Staddon Lane. Lots 1, 2 and 3
DIRECTIONS
From the A38 Westbound, exit at Smithaleigh, turn left at the T Junction and left again, continue towards Yealmpton for approximately 2 miles. Turn right on the A379 and continue for 1.9 miles. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit, after 0.5 miles turn left onto Fordbrook Lane. After 2.2miles turn right onto Hooe/ Staddon Lane. Follow this road for approximately 1 mile until you see the site entrance on your right identified with a GTH signboard.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Resolution Notice, which may be or may come to be in force an also subject to any statutory provision or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.
TENURE
The land is of Freehold tenure offering vacant possession at the completion of the sale.
LOTTING
It is intended that the property will be offered as a whole or in to four lots and as described within these particulars. The right is reserved however to alter or amend the prospective lotting and prospective purchasers shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever to any such change. Offers may be made for the property as a whole or with less land. If you are making a tender for the property with less land please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies.
OUTGOINGS
The property is sold subject to any further outgoings as assessed whether stated in these sale particulars or not.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, W Hoe Rd, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ
METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered for sale by Formal Tender. Tenders are to be received in writing on the attached Form of Tender to the agent, Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 8 Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ by no later than 12 noon Wednesday 16th April 2025 and marked “Tender for Land at Staddon Lane” and its receipt will be subject to contract. The vendors are not obliged to accept the highest nor any other tender. Should an accepted tender be received and an exchange of contracts takes place then the purchaser will be required to complete the purchase within 4 weeks of the exchange date or earlier by arrangement. Prospective purchasers should be aware that upon acceptance of an offer, a 10% deposit of the agreed sale price will be payable to the vendor via Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Deposit Account
TENDER PACK
The property is being sold by Formal Tender and the Tender Pack including the contract and searches, pre-contract enquiries, title information, copy statutory declaration, etc, is available from the agents upon request. Please note the deadline for submitting formal tenders is 12 noon on Wednesday 16th April 2025.
SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling agent whether the land is being offered or if it has been withdrawn .
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