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"For sale by Public Auction on 1st June 2018 at 12 noon at the Royal Seven Stars Hotel (unless sold prior). A rare opportunity to purchase a circa 11 acre farmstead situated within the highly sought after South Hams together with a three bedroom farmhouse, and a range of traditional farm buildings.

GUIDE PRICE - ?500,000 SOUTH BRENT 2.6 MILES TOTNES 7 MILES PLYMOUTH 16 MILES

HISTORY

For the past two generations Kerrydowns Farm has been farmed by the Andrew family. Following their decision to retire from farming, the Blackhall Estate has decided to sell part of the farm. The Freehold is therefore being offered for sale with vacant possession by private auction. 

KERRYDOWNS FARM

Approached via a private driveway of approximately 1/5 of a mile, the farmstead at Kerrydowns sits centrally within its own land and occupies a prominent position commanding views over the River Avon and adjacent woodland.

Kerrydowns incorporates a range of twentieth century and traditional farm buildings in addition to its three bedroom vernacular farmhouse, all of which offer enormous potential for development. Surrounding the farmstead is just over 11 acres (4.5 hectares) of broadly level and gently sloping permanent pasture divided among four roughly equal sized paddocks.

LOCAL AREA

Kerrydowns is situated in the Parish of North Huish, just outside Avonwick, a small village hosting a pub, village shop, one of England?s last remaining proprietary chapels, and the third oldest Tennis club in the World.

Kerrydowns? nearest town, Totnes, boasts enormous character and is full of interest.  Known internationally as a centre for music, art, theatre and natural health,the ?transition? town has its own currency, a unique High Street crammed within dependent shops, and is widely regarded as a place where one can live a ?Bohemian lifestyle.? Totnes also has wide range of good local schools, mainstream shopping facilities and recreational activities,including an indoor swimming pool and boating opportunities on the stunning River Dart.

NEARBY

The nearby South Devon coast is renowned for its sandy beaches, picturesque coastaltowns and villages offering fantastic sailing and sea fishing opportunities whilst the South West Coastal Path offers miles of beautiful walks and access to many ofthe region's sandy beaches. Dartmoor National Park with its dramatic scenery is also within easy reach offering 365 square miles of open access ground

KERRYDOWNS FARMHOUSE

Believed to have been constructed in the early twentieth century, the house at Kerrydowns offers enormous opportunities for re-development as a good sized family home. At present the dwelling incorporates a gross internal area of 1785 sq ft (166m2) divided among three bedrooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and dining room. There is provision on the second floor for further accommodation

FARM BUILDINGS

Grouped adjacent to and to the south west of the farmhouse is an extensive yard surrounded by a number of modern farm buildings as well as a number of traditional stone barn swhich, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, could provide residential or commercial opportunities

LAND

The land being offered with Kerrydowns extends to just over 11 acres in total, of which approximately 10.3 acres is permanent pasture, the remainder being yards, buildings and the house. The land is divided between four parcels, each of which is accessible from the farmyard.The land has a southerly aspect and is broadly level, with small areas of steeply sloping ground in parts. The ground is stockproof to beef and sheep throughout.

SERVICES

Kerrydowns is connected to a mains electricity supply, with a private water supply laid on. Foul drainage is via a septic tank.

Connection to water main is believed to be available in the adjacent roadway, though this is unconfirmed at the time of publication of these particulars.

DIRECTIONS (Postcode - TQ10 9ES)

From Totnes travel west along the A379 Plymouth road.  At Avonwick continue past the Avon Inn for another half a mile. The entrance to Kerrydowns Farm can be found on the right-hand-side over a small bridge.

From Exeter travel west along the A38. After about 26 miles exit at the Wrangaton Cross junction. At the T junction turn left onto the A3121 signposted Ugborough. At Venn Cross, turn left, signposted North Huish and Avonwick, and continue on this road for approximately two miles until you reach the Avon Inn. Turn left onto the main road and proceed for approximately one quarter of a mile. The entrance can be found on the right-hand-side.

SERVICES

Electricity                                Mains electricity

Drainage                                  Private

Water                                      Private

Telephone                               Installation subject to BT Regulations

Council Tax                              Band D. Amount payable for the year from the 1st of April 2015 to the 31st of March 2016 is ?1,571

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

The Land is registered under the Basic Payment Scheme, however no entitlements are included in the sale of the land, nor is the land entered into any environmental stewardship scheme

RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND COVENANTS

The property is sold subject to all existing public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights, privileges and liabilities affecting the property or any parts thereof whether mentioned in these particulars or not

SPORTING RIGHTS & MINERAL RIGHTS

The Sporting Rights and Mineral Rights are owned and included in the sale

TENURE, POSSESSION & METHOD OF SALE

For sale by public auction, unless sold prior. To be held at the Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes, TQ9 5DD at 12 noon on Friday, 1st June 2018. The property will be sold subject to an undisclosed reserve and the vendor/s reserves the right for the auctioneer to bid in the usual way on their behalf up to the reserve. The vendors also reserve the right to sell all or part of the property prior to the auction.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment with Michelmore Hughes 01803 865116 or Stags on 01803 865454.  When making an appointment to view we strongly recommend you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order to ensure that you do not make a wasted journey

SELLING AGENTS

Michelmore Hughes, 26 Fore Street, Totnes TQ9 5DX. Telephone: 01803 862002/865116.

METHOD OF SALE By Public Auction on 1st June 2018 (unless sold prior).  Legal pack available from Michelmore Hughes on 01803 865116 or email; sales@michelmorehughes.co.uk 

AGENTS NOTE 

With reference to the shared private drive, the Estate will make a 40% contribution to the upkeep and maintenance of the trackway as in existence at the date of the Transfer (maintained to a minimum standard using the same materials or made equivalent thereof) but will not pay any contribution to a better surface upon the Trackway. 

 The existing water supply will continue for the successful purchaser to take water from the existing well which is on the retained land for a 12 month period. Thereafter the buyer is to seek their own water supply including the right to enter on to the retained land free of charge to sink a borehole if there is insufficient water on the land to be sold subject to making good any damage thereafter.

SOLICITORS

Curtis Whiteford Crocker, 87-89 Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6JJ. Telephone: 01752 204444 (Mr Anthony Dyke)

MISDESCRIPTION

All reasonable steps and due diligence have been taken in preparing these particulars. If you have any queries about any of the statements made herein, please contact us before viewing.  These particulars do not constitute part of any offer or contract.  We are not qualified to test appliances and systems for sale with the property and have not done so.  All measurements are to the nearest 10 centimetres with computer generated imperial conversion.