Property description
Existing traditional stone stable buildings with full planning for a three bedroom barn conversion for holiday accommodation.
DESCRIPTION
SkaighStables is in a stunning location in the sought after village ofBelstone which is in the Dartmoor National Park. The stables sit on asite of 0.12 acres, further land is available through separatenegotiations. The consented scheme is for a three bedroom holiday homewhich has a total area of just over 1,000sqft. There is a single storeyextension which includes the rear wall of the original stables. Thispart of the building is set for demolition but if the planning could bevaried and the building retained, it could increase the area of theproperty to around 1,300 sqft. We would encourage anyone consideringthis to make their own enquiries direct to the Dartmoor National ParkAuthority. Please note the Vendors will reserve the right to access thefield to the rear of the property via the front gate by foot and withvehicles.
SERVICES
We understand the stablesare connected to the mains electricity and water. Mains foul water isavailable for connection close to the entrance of the site. The stableshave historically been connected to a BT line. Please make your ownenquiries concerning service connection to the statutory undertakers.
POSSESSION
The site is available for immediate possession.
PLANNING
Thesite obtained full planning permission for ‘Conversion of existingtraditional stable buildings to holiday accommodation, Skaigh Stables,Belstone’ on 12th September 2012. The full details of the site can befound on the Dartmoor National Park Authority website under theplanning reference 0333/12.
A planning pack containing the mainplanning documents, including the approval, can be downloaded as asingle PDF from our website at www.helmores.com or on request by calling01363 777999.
BASIS OF SALE
Helmoreshave been instructed by the vendors to sell the property by informalsealed tender. This means there is a closing date for all offers on 12noon on 8th May 2015. All offers will remain unopened until this closingdate. Once the closing date has passed all of the offers will be openedin the presence of the vendors.
The vendors are not bound to accept any sealed offer in respect of the property.
Byfilling in and signing the tender documentation the tenderers agreethat all work associated with the tender offer is at their own risk andexpense.
Please note that the successful purchaser will be liable topay Helmores commission which equates to 2% of the purchase price plusVAT, payable upon completion of the sale or £2,250 plus VAT at £450,whichever is greater. By signing the tender documentation you willdeemed to be in agreement with this.
The tenderer will need toprove how the purchase will be funded. If the acquisition requires bankfinance please can you attach to the tender form a letter from thetenderers bank manager, accountant or solicitor confirming funds are inplace for this unconditional purchase. If proof of funds cannot beobtained by the closing date then you will be asked to attend aconfidential meeting with our financial consultant who will assess yourfinancial status.
Closing date for tenders: 12 noon on 8th May 2015.
Alltenderers must fill the form in full and must submit their offer in asealed unmarked envelope with only the label on page 6 of the details,photocopied, cut out and stuck to it. There must be no logo orinformation on the envelope indicating who has submitted the offer, anyoffer that does not follow the procedure set out above is in risk ofbeing disqualified.
Please follow the process below:
• A full information pack relating to the property can be found on the Helmores website www.helmores.com
•A copy of the tender form can be found at the back of the propertydetails. Please either cut away pages 7 and 8 along the line shown
or print off these two pages.
• Enter the name, address, telephone number and email address of the tenderer.
•Indicate if you are offering on behalf of a limited company, aconsortium, partnership or are acting on behalf of another individual.If your contact details are different to the tenderer please enter yourname, address, telephone number and email address.
• The form must be signed and dated by the tenderer, with the tender’s name clearly printed below.
• The tenderer should enter their solicitor’s name and contact details.
• Please indicate how the purchase will be funded and attach the necessary documentation outlined above.
• Enter the amount of the tender both in figures and words.
• By filling in the tender documentation it is understood that you have read and agree with our conditions of sale.
• All tenderers must fill the form in full as described above and must submit their offer in a sealed unmarked envelope
as described above. Any tenders that are not correctly filled out, with the requested supporting information and delivered
to the Helmores office by the closing date will be disqualified.
•Offers can be delivered by hand or post, if the latter please allowtime for the offer to arrive at Helmores office by the closing date.
The Helmores office is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 2pm.
Boththe successful and unsuccessful tenderers will receive the result ofthe tender in writing within 2 weeks of the closing date.
DIRECTIONS From the Helmoresoffice make your way to the A30 via Tedburn St Mary. Follow the A30 forjust over 10 miles turn left for Belstone. Follow the signpost to thevillage. As you drive into the village there is a car park on your left,about 100m after this car park take the next hard left which is marked‘unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles’. Drive down this lane for about0.65 mile and Skaigh Stables can be found on the left just before thesharp right hand turn in the road. Please park under the sign forSkaigh Stables.
BELSTONE is a beautiful villagewhich is recorded in the Doomsday Book. Its church is 13th Century andhas its own inn and village green. Bronze Age remains within the parishinclude The Nine Maidens Stone Circle. The Belstone Tor, which is to thesouth of the village is popular for walkers.
OKEHAMPTONis just 7 miles south to where secondary school pupils are busseddaily, where the A30 dual carriageway offers an easy commute to Exeterand beyond. Okehampton is an active and thriving town with a good rangeof facilities including 3 major supermarkets including Waitrose, anumber of chain stores as well as many locally owned shops, major banksand some building societies. There is a new hospital, a multi doctorsurgery and a £4.5 million sports complex and swimming pool. Most othersports are well catered for - golf, squash, tennis, rugby, shooting toname but a few. The highly successful community college has TechnologyCollege status with outstanding facilities which takes children to 6thForm. The adjacent park is an outstanding feature of the town. The A30is easily accessed providing a fast journey to Exeter (23 miles) and toCornwall. The north and south Devon coasts are both approximately 30miles.