An appealing 33.23-acre (13.45 ha) parcel of land comprising a mixture of traditional pasture, mature woodland and attractive wildlife ponds, in an idyllic and secluded setting with spectacular views.

There are some 20 acres (approximately) of permanent pasture and approximately 10 acres of summer grazing, divided in to five fields, with an area of about 3 acres or so of ancient woodland in the centre, and ponds covering about ¾ of an acre in the North West corner.

There is a stone track along the South Eastern edge providing access to a parking area and a large concrete base and plinth for a proposed general-purpose agricultural building which has been approved under Permitted Development by the local authority. The foundations and oversite slab are to a very high specification in order to take heavy machinery and farm vehicles etc. The building measures 16m x 12m and the drawings for the completion are included in the sale.

Whilst the upper fields are more convex the lower part is more saucer shaped and slopes gently down to the ponds, (which benefit from having planning permission to be increased in size to an area approaching roughly 2 acres.) They have recently been stocked with Carp fry to provide fishing in the future, but they also lend themselves to duck flighting and tend to encourage wildlife generally, not to mention providing a watering hole for the Red and Roe deer that are to be found in abundance in the area. There are three or four good locations that have been used for high seats for both sporting and wildlife observation.

Kingsbeer copse is the name given to the area of ancient woodland of just over three acres that sit in the middle of the holding, and this, along with the woodland perimeters not only provides a haven for wildlife, but contains a significant amount of Oak ready to be harvested.

Historically, Kingsbeer has been farmed with cattle and sheep grazing and forage harvesting, (140 large round bales of hay harvested last year,) and with the natural water sources on site of the ponds and the brook on North Eastern boundary this is still a more than credible option, but other potential uses include; the cultivation of Willow for Osier or Bio-mass, (in addition to livestock,) an equestrian enterprise, a micro sporting estate, timber and forest product production, or as amenity land to enjoy nature and the peace and quiet, or indeed, a combination of more than one of these.

Viewing is available immediately, by prior appointment with ourselves.

Services

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There are no Main services.

Planning Permission & Permitted Development

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Torridge District Council. Agricultural Building: 1/0394/2011/AGR Wildlife Pond: 1/0203/2012/FULM

Basic Payment Scheme

The holding is registered to claim the Basic Payment Scheme and the entitlement will pass to the purchaser on completion of purchase. Subject to the opening of Rural payments Agency transfer windows, the vendor shall transfer the entitlements commensurate with the eligible area of the Property and bear any necessary costs. The purchase of entitlements as part of the property, the process and transfer and subsequent cross compliance measures will be covered in necessary clauses contained in the sales contract. The vendor will make the necessary claim for the scheme year up to the 15th May claim date. The vendor shall be entitled to receive the full amount resultant from the claim they have made. If a sale of the property takes place before the claim deadline and the entitlements are subsequently transferred, the purchaser will be entitled to make their claim prior to the 15th May deadline and retain the money paid thereon by The Rural Payments Agency. There shall be no appointment of the money claimed during the scheme year between the parties.

Environmental Stewardship Scheme

The property is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Land Plan

The plan of the land is based on Ordanance Survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Boundaries

Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries, and neither the Vendor, nor the Vendor's agent will responsible for defining boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries, or any points on the particulars or plans, or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the Vendor's agents whose decision acting as experts and arbitrators shall be final.

Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way

The land is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title, together with the public rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.