Land for sale in Combeinteignhead, Newton Abbot TQ12
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Property features
- Approximately 1.43 acres (0.58 hectares) in all
- Timber clad Linhay used as a Bird Hide (extending to 678 square feet) over two storeys
- Breathtaking views across the River Teign Estuary and Coombe Marsh
- Perfect for wildlife and conservation purposes
- Close to sports facilities including the Teign Corinthian Yacht Club Dinghy Section, the Rowing Club and the estuary shore for all other water sports.
- For sale by Formal Tender with a tender closing date of Friday 4th October at 12 noon.
Property description
Directions
From Newton Abbot, proceed in a north westerly direction to the Penn inn roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shaldon road. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles and then bear right. After approximately 0.4 miles, turn sharp left signposted ‘Coombe Cellars’ as the road splits. Proceed along this road for roughly 200 yards and keep left whereby you will arrive at Coombe Cellars car park.
Parking is suggested here. The entrance gate to the land can be found after approximately 80 metres along the public footpath which proceeds to the southwest of the car park.
What3Words Coombe Cellars car park:- packets.rejected.column
What3Words Bird Hide:- polygraph.cheese.masts
Grid reference:- SX9015 7232
situation
The Linhay and land is situated in the hamlet of Combeinteignhead, on the north boundary just west of the village of Shaldon, which lies at the mouth of the River Teign Estuary in South Devon.
The nearest town of Teignmouth is situated approximately 3.5 miles to the north-east while Newton Abbot is approximately 3.4 miles to the west. The A380 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is situated approximately 3 miles to the north-west.
Walking distance to the Combe Cellars Inn, a uniquely situated Gastro Pub.
The marsh to the South of the property is owned and managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust. There is no public access to any part of the marsh, however the Linhay owners have right of access along specific pathways across dwt land.
Description
The Linhay & land comprises a detached stone and timber frame building used as a Bird Hide, standing in a total of some 1.43 acres (0.58 hectares) in all as outlined in red on the site plan.
Situated outside of the South Devon National Landscape (formerly known as the South Devon aonb), the land is predominantly level marshland with wide views across the River Teign Estuary and across the Coombe Marsh.
The land has been used as the name suggests for bird/wildlife watching and conservation/ lifestyle purposes. The Bird Hide offers the potential for alternative uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents).
The Hide is constructed of part- stone, part-oak frame under a slate roof and larch side cladding. The upper doors, windows and shutters are hardwood. Referring to the floor plan below, the building has a gross internal floor area of approximately 678 square feet (62.9 square metres) over two floors.
Planning consent was granted on 14 February 2014 for the ‘Conversion of stone linhay including first floor extension for use as an implement store and wildlife hide’ - application number 14/00361 and further amendment 14/00361/AMD1 to add external balcony.
Full details on the planning can be found within the legal pack or on the Teignbridge Planning portal.
Consisting of a ground floor storage area with concrete floor and first floor to include a balcony, bathroom and reception room to include a storage balcony with ladder access.
The owners have opted to construct the Bird Hide to a high-quality standard with full insulation. The observation windows have hinged double glazing with external shutters to provide warmth and security. An air source heat pump provides economical instant heat. There are under-sink water heaters and an electric shower.
Included in the sale and housed within the storage area is a range of ground maintenance equipment, a full list of which is available on request from the agents.
Access
The land is accessed via a public footpath. The current owners park in the Coombe Cellars pub car park (although there are no formal rights for parking here) and then proceed by foot for approximately 80 metres to enter the land via the wooden entrance gate to the land.
Services
Mains water, mains electricity. Above ground processing plant drainage. Good mobile signal.
Wayleaves & easements
The land is sold subject to any Wayleave and Easements agreements.
Tenure
The land is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.
Public rights of way
There are no public rights of way over the property as far as are known but a public footpath proceeds along the north boundary, this being the access in.
Environmental stewardship schemes
The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship agreements.
Method of sale
The Linhay & land is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior), with a tender closing date of Friday 4th October 2024 at 12 noon.
Tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked The Linhay & Land, Combeinteignhead’.
Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller (see Legal Pack below) and provide a deposit of 10% of their offer price, as their tender.
If either of these two component parts are not submitted, their tender risks being declined.
Moreover, the successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £1,500 + VAT as an administration fee in addition to their tender.
A tender which is accepted by the seller will be treated as a binding contract and immediately constitute an exchange of contracts. Legal completion and payment of the balance of the purchase price will follow approximately 21 days later, as set out in the contract contained in the legal pack.
The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or any of the offers and the seller reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the way in which the land is offered for sale.
Legal pack
A copy of the legal pack may be requested from the seller's solicitors, Stephens Scown llp of Curzon House, Southernhay, Exeter.
Attention: Ms Chantelle Oldaker Tel: Or e-mail:
Guide price
£135,000
health & safety
Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.
Local authority
Teignbridge District Council, Ford House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX Tel: Viewings
Block viewings are strictly on a Wednesday and Friday 9am-12pm. By appointment only with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP. Telephone .
Property info
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