Land for sale

A mixture of productive arable and grass land with some woodland and rough grazing in a very accessible location within the Blackdown Hills. 71.11 acres ( 28.78 hectares). Planning approved for an agricultural building. Direct road access. Mains water. Mostly south-facing. For sale as a whole by private treaty. FREEHOLD.

Situation - The land is situated within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and within the parishes of Hemyock and Clayhidon on the border between Devon and Somerset.

The mid Devon village of Hemyock and the Culm Valley lie approximately 3 miles to the south-west of the land and the town of Wellington is 3 miles to the north. There is access to the M5 motorway at Junction 26 within 2.7 miles.

Description - The land comprises a mixed block of productive pasture and arable land, with areas of woodland and rough grazing situated at about 250 metres above sea level and with very good road access.

In total the land extends to 71.11 acres (28.78 hectares) and is mostly south-facing, with three level fields adjoining the road to the north which are currently used for grazing, but two of which have been used to grow oats in previous years.

The two central fields are both used for grazing with one forming a natural bowl / amphitheatre and enclosed with mature boundary trees and there is one further pasture field which is gently sloping with a south-facing aspect. There is also a small timber storage building.

The southern section includes sloping rough grazing land and woodland, with some mature trees and some naturally regenerated areas of woodland near to a stream on the southern boundary. This part of the land is more sloping with a south-east facing aspect.

Planning consent was approved for a general purpose agricultural building measuring 18.3m x 18.3m.

Access - There is direct access from the public highway.

Services - Mains water (metered) is connected.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty, as one lot.

Tenure - The land is owned freehold and is registered on the Land Registry under two title numbers. Vacant possession is available from the 1st January 2025.

Designations - The land is within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There are no Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the land is not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Restrictive Covenants - The following restrictive covenants affect part of the land but does not affect the two fields against the eastern boundary.

Not to allow any caravan or mobile home to be kept on the property and not to allow any gathering, concert or festival of any description on the property without the consent of the neighbouring property owner, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

Planning - Planning consent was approved for a general purpose agricultural building on the 26th January 2018 (reference: 17/01861/FULL). Conditions 3 and 4 were discharged on the 13th November 2018 and we are informed by the seller that footings for the building were dug within three years of the planning consent being approved.

Local Authority - Mid Devon District Council.

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it.

There are no public rights of way passing through the land.

Boundary Plans - A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Call:[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button] to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From the A38 (Wellington Bypass) proceed south along Ford Street towards the Blackdown Hills and up the hill to the crossroads. Having reached the crossroads at the top of Ford Street turn right and the entrance into the land will be found on the left after 170 yards.

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Disclaimer - Stags gives notice that: 1. These particulars are a general guide to the description of the property and are not to be relied upon for any purpose. 2. These particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract. 3. The services have not been tested or assessed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves. 4. All photographs, measurements, floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only. 5. Whilst we have tried to describe the property as accurately as possible, if there is anything you have particular concerns over or sensitivities to, or would like further information about, please ask prior to arranging a viewing.