Totnes, Devon, TQ9

Lot 3 of 5

BEST OFFERS INVITED BY MIDDAY FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER. PLEASE CONTACT AGENT FOR FULL DETAILS.

VIEWING DAY THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER.

Land at Higher Bowden
About 75.49 acres (30.52 ha).
A parcel of bare land located between Totnes Down Hill & Green Lane, of which about 59.54 acres is farmland and 15.95 acres woodland, subject to a Farm Business Tenancy due to expire in March 2023. The land is generally gently undulating with excellent access from public roads and good interconnectivity.

Parts of the farm are in arable rotation and some fields have been in permanent pasture. Field parcel 2854 is laid to grass and includes attractive, mature in field oak trees plus a boundary stone marking the parish boundary between Totnes & Ashprington. It has been fenced with timber posts and barbed wire.

The mixed species woodland includes a single block of about 12.37 acres in the centre of the
land, plus smaller parcels along boundaries making up the balance to a total of 15.95 acres.

There is a pheasant release pen within the main
block which is not included within the sale. The sporting rights are currently let out on an
agreement ending January 2023.

Soils are identified on the Cranfield University Soilscapes Series at being freely draining, slightly acid but base-rich loams. There is water to the land, serviced by a borehole and tank in Lots 1 & 2. In the event the property is sold in lots, legal provision will be made to share this supply.

GENERAL:

Method of sale: Bowden Pillars Farm is offered for sale as a whole, or in up to five lots by private treaty.

Tenure: The property is sold freehold and subject to the leases, licenses and agreements outlined within the text above and in more detail within the sales brochure. Further details are available from the vendor?s agent.

All licence fees and rents already received by
the date of completion will be retained by the
vendor.

Services: Bowden Pillars Farm has a private borehole water supply to the farmhouse, bungalow, buildings and land. The borehole supply is believed also to serve Bowden Lodge which can be seen on the plan at the north-west end of Lot 1. In the event the property is sold in lots, legal provision will be made to share this supply.

Basic Payment: There are no Basic Payment Entitlements included in the sale.

Sporting, timber and mineral rights: All sporting timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned.   The sporting rights are currently let out on licence on an agreement ending January 2023.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

There are no public footpaths or bridleways crossing the land, but two bridleways run through the farm along an unowned track (with access for Bowden Pillars Farm along it).

Fixtures and fittings: All items usually regarded as tenant?s fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. These may be available to the purchaser by separate negotiation.

Covenants and/or restrictions: There are restrictions / covenants listed on the Land Registry Title deeds, details of which will be made available by the vendor?s solicitors on request.

Local authority: South Hams District Council (01803 861234); Devon County Council (0345 155 1015).

VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Health and safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm and residential properties and gardens in poor condition we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings, houses and machinery. Viewings are not suitable for children.

Solicitors: Forsters LLP, 31 Hill Street, London, W1J 5LS

Viewing: Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor?s agents, Strutt & Parker in Exeter 01392 215 631, or London 020 7318 5166.

Bowden Pillars Farm is superbly located on the southern fringes of the popular South Devon market town of Totnes, putting the eclectic town within around 1 mile of the farmstead.
With a market twice per week and being full of small independent shops, Totnes is well known for its ethical products and fair trade goods. There is a mainline railway station, a well-regarded community college plus grammar schools nearby in Torquay (9 miles). Dartmoor National Park, the South Hams and many of its fine beaches are all within easy reach.

The pretty village of Ashprington, with a C15th church and popular public house ?The Durant Arms? is located around 1.5 miles to the south east.

Sitting in an elevated position, the farm has excellent views across Totnes, along the Dart
valley and to Dartmoor.

The farm is located outside yet within striking distance of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area is easily accessed via the A38 / A380, linking with the M5 motorway at Exeter and train services from Totnes provide access to London from 2h42m.