Property description
14.13 Acres (5.72 Hectares) of Permanent Pasture, Eucalyptus Plantation and Building with prior planning approval for Change of Use to a Dwelling under Class Q.
Planning
The 60'0 x 24'0 barn was granted prior approval for change of use from an agricultural building to a dwelling house (Class 3) and associated operational development Class Qa on 29th March 2016 with a second application Class Qa and Qb was granted on 26th July 2016. Full details of the applications can be seen on the South Hams District Council website with reference numbers: 0194/16/PDM and 1700/16/PDM. The building amounts to a total of approximately 130 square metres with a proposed 129 square metre curtilage being used for parking and a small garden. Some proposed plans that have been prepared show the single storey accommodation could include two bedrooms, bathroom, open plan kitchen dining and lounge area plus entrance hall.
The Land
A useful block of land extending in total to 14.13 acres (5.72 hectares) comprising 10.67 acres (4.32 hectares) of free draining, west facing permanent pasture, 2.70 acres (1.09 hectares) of eucalyptus plantation, 0.30 acres (0.12 hectares) of wood and 0.46 acres (0.18 hectares) being access track, yard and buildings. The land benefits from good access from the adjoining Littlehempston to Staverton road. From the land a compacted earth track leads you along the eastern boundary of the land to the yard and buildings. The range of buildings include a 60'0 x 24'0 (18.28m x 7.31m) barn including overhang. The barn is of concrete block construction under a galvaprime roof and benefits from a concrete floor. The building is currently used for storage and has been divided to create smaller rooms (Office and W/C).To the south of this building lies a 40'0 x 20'0 (12.19m x 6.09m) timber frame lean-to. This building benefits from timber cladding and galva prime roof with a pennage area to the front. The land benefits from good access from the adjoining lane. The land is bordered by thick Devon hedge banks with semi mature and mature tree and hedge growth. The land benefits from a range of fencing with the majority being fenced for horses. To the south of the land lies a eucalyptus plantation extending in total to 2.70 acres (1.09 hectares). This plantation is gently south east facing.
Schedule of Land
Edged Red on Identifying PlanSX Map SheetField OS NoDescriptionAcresHectaresSX 80638342Permanent Pasture10.674.32SX 80637651Eucalyptus Plantation2.701.09SX 80636546Wood/Copse0.300.12SX 8063Track, Yard & Buildings0.460.19Total Area14.13 Acres5.72 Hectares
Services
WaterThe barn and land benefit from a mains water supply.ElectricityThere is no electricity supply to the land. Overhead electricity pylons cross neighbouring land and it may be possible that a connection can be made subject to appropriate consents and payments.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is registered for the Rural Payments Agency's Basic Payment Scheme, however, no entitlements are included within the sale.
Other Stewardship Schemes
The land is not believed entered into any Stewardship or Agri Environment Schemes.
Wayleaves, Rights & Easements
The property is sold subject to any Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Rights or Easements which exist at the time of sale whether they are mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure
The land is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.
Plan
The plan incorporated at the rear of these sales particulars is for identification purposes only and where different from the contract plan, the latter should prevail.
Local Authority
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NETel: 01803 861234
Viewing
Strictly during daylight hours only and applicants are required to inform the Agents, Messrs Rendells, Totnes Office, 01803 863888, with all viewings to be accompanied.
Directions
Leave Totnes heading on the A385 towards Dartington and turn right sign posted for 'Buckfastleigh'. Proceed along this road and at Huxhams Cross turn right signposted 'Staverton'. Proceed along this road, crossing the railway line and after passing through Staverton with the Sea Trout Public House on your right continue along this road. Upon leaving Staverton proceed along this road and take the upcoming right hand fork in the road signposted 'Littlehempston'. Continue along this road and after passing St Christopher's School take the first right hand turn towards Littlehempston. The land will be found half a mile down this lane on your right hand side. The land will be identified by a Rendells 'for sale' board.
Property Features :
- 14.13 Acres (5.72 Hectares)
- Permanent Pasture
- Eucalyptus Plantation
- Building with prior approval for change of use to a Dwelling under Class Q
- Situated in rolling South Hams Countryside