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NEWTON ABBOT ~ ASHBURTON ~ TOTNES ~ CHAGFORD ~ ANTIQUES SALEROOM, ASHBURTON

Ref: DRO1607

LAND AT OVERAVON DIPTFORD, TOTNES, DEVON TQ9 7NJ

A useful block of 34.98 acres (14.16 hectares) of pasture land with both

mains and stream water supply and access from adjoining roads.

Available in two convenient lots or as a whole.

For Sale by Informal Tender Tenders close Thursday 1st March 2018 at 12 noon.

Guide Prices:

Lot 1 – 25.35 acres (10.26 hectares) – In Excess of £170,000


Contact Totnes Rural Department:

Rendells, 57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NL

Tel: (01803) 863888 Fax (01803) 863310 Email: [email protected]

www.rendells.co.uk 04.01.18

http://www.rendells.co.uk/

Land at Overavon, Diptford, Totnes TQ9 7NJ

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Situation and Description The land is situated in the heart of the South Hams picturesque countryside whilst being conveniently

located within approximately 4 miles of the A38 Devon Expressway and approximately 8 miles from

the market town of Totnes.

The Land Formerly having formed part of Higher Holsome

Farm the land currently comprises six useful sized

fields within one block and extends in total to 34.98

acres (14.16 hectares) of free draining permanent

pasture land. Predominately south facing apart from

OS8668 which is west facing with views across the

Avon Valley and the southern section of OS1055

which is north-easterly facing.

The land is stock fenced with the majority of field

boundaries being predominately solid Devon

hedge banks interspersed with mature and semi-

mature tree growth and some further areas of

broadleaf coppice.

The land is offered in two convenient lots with the

option to purchase individual lots or the whole.

Lot 1

Extending to 25.35 acres (10.26 hectares) and comprised of four fields with access at three separate

points from adjoining roads to the west and south. The land benefits from both a mains water supply to

OS8668, OS9969 and OS9455 to troughs as well as a natural water supply from the stream that bisects

sections of OS9044 to the south.

Situated to the eastern side of OS9044 is a small area of coppice which also adjoins the stream area

which provides an interesting potential habitat for wildlife.


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Lot 2

Extending to 9.63 acres (3.90 hectares) and comprised of two fields with access directly off the

adjoining road to the south of OS1055.

The land benefits from both a natural water supply from the stream that runs along the southern side of

OS1372 and through the mid-valley section of OS1055 as well as benefiting from a spring and pond

area to the west of OS1372 providing further natural water and potential habitat area for wildlife. To the

south-western corner of OS1055 is a small area of broadleaf coppice growth providing cover, shelter

and habitat area. A former redundant farm track runs through the mid and northern section of the land.

Schedule of Land

Services Water

The land benefits from a mains water supply to OS Numbers 8668, 9969 and 9455 of Lot 1 with

OS9044 of Lot 1 and OS1372 and OS1055 of Lot 2 all benefiting from a natural water supply

from the stream that crosses the land as well as the spring and pond area to the west of OS1372.

Schedule of Lot 1, Land at Overavon, Diptford - Edged Red on Plan

SX Map Sheet Field No Description Size (Acres) Size (Hectares)

SX7255 8668 Permanent Pasture 7.96 3.22




Total Area of Lot 1 25.35 Acres 10.26 Hectares

Schedule of Lot 2, Land at Overavon, Diptford - Edged Green on Plan

SX Map Sheet Field No Description Size (Acres) Size (Hectares)

SX7355 1055 Permanent Pasture &

Track 4.42 1.79

SX7355 1372 Permanent Pasture,

Pond & Track 5.21 2.11

Total Area of Lot 2 9.63 Acres 3.90 Hectares

Total Area of Lots 1 and 2 34.98 Acres 14.16 Hectares


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N.B. The Vendor will reserve an easement right from the meter point situated within OS8668 for

the mains water supply which runs from the main down to Overavon to the west. The right will

be for access and maintenance of the supply.

Electricity

There is no electricity currently connected to the land.

Basic Payment Scheme The land has been registered for the Rural Payments Agency’s Basic Payment Scheme for the

2017 year. The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements for the eligible areas of the land are

included in the sale and the entitlements will be appropriately apportioned to the land. The

Vendor/Vendor’s Agents will use their best endeavors to facilitate a transfer of these to the

Purchasers upon legal completion.

Other Stewardship Schemes The land is not subject to any Entry Level, Higher Level or Mid-Tier Stewardship Agreements

and no restrictions apply.

Wayleaves, Rights & Easements The property is sold subject to any Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Rights or Easements which exist

at the time of sale whether they are mentioned in these particulars or not. N.B. Please note that

there will be a right of way retained by the Vendor for access to maintain the water supply across

OS8668 to Overavon as well as access to cut the western boundary hedge adjoining Overavon

and its gardens.

Restrictive Covenants The Vendor will be placing appropriate

restrictive covenants on the future use of the

whole of OS8668 prohibiting tree planting

or erection of any buildings including

temporary or mobile buildings. There will

also be a restriction on scramble/motocross

use across the whole of OS8668.

Tenure The land is freehold and offered with vacant

possession upon completion.


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Plan The plan incorporated within these sales particulars is for identification purposes only and where

different from the contract plan, the latter should prevail.

Viewing Strictly during daylight hours only and applicants

are required to inform the Agents, Messrs Rendells

Totnes Office 01803 863888 before viewings.

Applicants must have a set of Rendells Sales

Particulars to hand. Please ensure all gates are shut

before leaving the property, as there may be

livestock on site.

Local Authority South Hams District Council, Follaton House,

Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE

Tel: 01803 861234

Directions From the A38 Marley Head interchange follow the signs for Dartington and Totnes. On the A385 Trunk

Road after approximately half a mile turn right past Edeswell Farm and after a further half a mile at

Shorter Cross go straight across following the signs to Diptford coming up over Kerswell Hill and

follow the signs to Diptford taking the right hand fork at Diptford Downs, coming down into the village

take the middle road turning left in the centre of the village (not following the road right towards the

church) heading towards Diptford Cott and Willow Brook Cross, after approximately half a mile, Lot 1

is located on your left hand side and at the ‘T’ junction turn left and there are further gates also to Lot 1

and a short distance further on your left Lot 2. N.B. If you continue on this road back up the hill this

will take you to Coombeshead Cross being the back road between Diptford and Moreleigh, which is also

a convenient access route to the land.

The land will be identified with Rendells ‘For Sale’ boards.

Method of Sale The land is offered for sale by informal tender with tenders closing on Thursday 1st March 2018 at

12noon. Tenders should be submitted on the enclosed Tender Form, placed in a sealed envelope and

marked on the top left hand corner ‘Land at Overavon’ and returned to Rendells, 57 Fore Street,

Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NL.

The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest tender received or any tender if so wished.

Guide Prices: Whole – 34.98 acres (14.16 hectares) – In Excess of £240,000




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Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 These particulars are set out for the interested parties and purchasers as a guideline only. They

are intended to give a fair description but not to constitute an offer or contract. 2) All

descriptions, dimensions, distances, orientations and other statements/facts are given in good

faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of facts. 3) Nothing in

these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or

otherwise nor that any services are in good working order. The agent has not tested any

apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in

working order or fit for their purpose. Interested applicants are advised to make their own

enquiries and investigations before finalising their offer to purchase. 4) The photographs

appearing in these sales brochures show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time

the photographs were taken. Aspects may have been changed since the photographs were taken

and it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs.

Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales

particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. 5) Any area measurements

or distances referred to herein are approximate only. 6) Where there is reference in these

particulars to the fact that alterations have been carried out, or that a particular use is made of

any part of the property, this is not intended to be a statement that any necessary planning,

building regulations or other consents have been obtained and these matters must be verified by

any intending purchaser. 7) Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective and the

descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of

fact. If there are any points of particular importance that need clarifying before viewing please do

not hesitate to contact this office. 8) References to the tenure of a property are based on

information supplied by the seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A buyer is

advised to obtain verification from a solicitor and before finalising their offer should make their

own enquiries and investigations. Buyers should check the availability of any property and make

an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.


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LAND AT OVERAVON, DIPTFORD, TOTNES, DEVON TQ9 7NJ

TENDER FORM

To be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 1st March 2018

BEING 34.98 ACRES (14.16 HECTARES) IN TWO LOTS OR AS A WHOLE

LOT 1 – Field Numbers: 8668, 9969, 9455, 9044 – 25.35 acres (10.26 hectares)

LOT 2 – Field Numbers: 1055 and 1372 – 9.63 acres (3.90 hectares)

THE WHOLE – 34.98 acres (14.16 hectares)

I/We tender for Lot 1 of the above mentioned land Subject to Contract, Freehold with Vacant

Possession. (Please submit in words and figures)

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I/We tender for Lot 2 of the above mentioned land Subject to Contract, Freehold with Vacant


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I/We tender for the whole of the above mentioned land Subject to Contract, Freehold with Vacant


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SOLICITORS …………………………………………………………………

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TELEPHONE NO: ………………………………………………………..…..

SIGNATURE …………………………………………………………………..

DATE …………………………………………………..

TO BE SUBMITTED TO:

RENDELLS TOTNES OFFICE,

57 FORE STREET, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 5NL

NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 1ST MARCH 2018.

Totnes Rural Department:

Rendells, 57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon. TQ9 5NL

Tel: (01803) 863888 Fax (01803) 863310 Email: [email protected]

www.rendells.co.uk

mailto:[email protected]://www.rendells.co.uk/


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