Land for sale in Beenleigh, Harbertonford, Totnes TQ9

Directions

From Harbertonford turn left onto Old Road past the Post Office. After 100 yards turn right onto Bow Road, continuing for approximately 1 mile and then take a right-hand fork by the marker posts onto the road leading down to Beenleigh. Turn right to come over Beenleigh Bridge keeping right at the next fork, to the farmyard, and proceed to the gatehouse, leading to Beenleigh Manor.

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Situation

Beenleigh Manor is situated on the south bank of the River Harbourne, within close proximity to the villages of Harbertonford and Ashprington in the South Hams area of South Devon within a National Landscape area (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The nearest market town of Totnes, sitting above the river Dart and brimming with life is about 2 ½ miles to the north east while the A38 dual carriageway expressway, (connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network) is about 8 miles to the northwest.

Description

Beenleigh Manor Farm comprises a spectacular medieval manor house, range of period stone outbuildings, general-purpose modern farm buildings, agricultural land and woodland extending to approximately 150.10 acres (60.74 hectares) in all. The full extent of the farm is outlined in red on the site plan.

By reference to the site plan, the farm is available for sale as a whole or in a combination of lots to suit buyer’s requirements.

Note: In the event the land is sold in lots rather than as a whole, field numbers SX7956 5607,6814 and 6526 which are made up of woodland will be retained by the seller.

Dealing with the lots in turn:

Lot 4 – 12.85 acres (5.20 hectares) of bare land and woodland (as hatched in blue on the site plan)

Extending to a total of some 12.85 acres (5.20 hectares), this land is a combination of grass and woodland having been planted reasonably recently with English deciduous hardwood trees, to include beech, oak, cherry and lime. The land faces north east and is predominantly of a fairly steep gradient. This lot is accessed via the public byway running along the southern boundary of this lot via a gateway in the south western corner of the land. This lot benefits from a bijou off-grid cabin unit constructed of a timber frame. The windows are double glazed, and the cabin is well insulated.

Note: This lot is subject to a permissive path which zig-zags throughout this lot which allows individuals from the immediate hamlet of Beenleigh to access at all times by foot. This clause to apply for a period of 100 years.

Services

The land in Lots 2,3 and 4 is served by a reservoir located on the southern side of the farm as approximately marked by the letter R on the site plan. In the event that Beenleigh Manor farm sells in separate lots, the water supply will need to be sub-metered accordingly such that each buyer will be required to contribute towards the maintenance, repair or replacement of the supply and all associated fittings/workings etc.

Tenure

The farm is offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on legal completion.

Public footpaths

There are no public footpaths across Beenleigh Manor Farm as far as known. There is public byway running through Beenleigh from north to south leading to Beenleigh Cross.

Sporting and mineral rights

All sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, as far as are known.

Environmental stewardship scheme agreements

The farm is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship Scheme agreements.

Local authority & council tax

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE.

Beenleigh Manor falls within Council Tax Band G and the amount payable for 2023/24 is £3,689.95.

Method of sale

The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty, but the sellers and their agents reserve the right to seek expressions of interest for the whole, or a combination of lots by a deadline date dependent on the level of interest received.

Guide prices

Lot 1 Manor House, buildings and 30.89 acres in all £1,750,000

Lot 2 Modern Farm buildings and 58.02 acres in all £600,000

Lot 3 33.83 acres of bare land £300,000

Lot 4 12.85 acres of bare land, woodland, cabin £100,000

The Whole Beenleigh Manor Farm (150.10 acres in all) £2,750,000

viewings

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, Luscombe Maye Farms & Land of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP. Telephone for details.

Health & safety

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land lots at Beenleigh Manor Farm do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.

Agents note

Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.