Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20

A unique opportunity to purchase a detached wooden �Reading Room� with a pitched roof which has electric connected and is perfect for providing a storage or hobby space. The store is approached via two stone steps through a wooden gate with lawn around. The property lies within the settlement boundary and is not Listed, would suit possible residential accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. LOCATION Situated in the heart of the charming Devonian village of Bridestowe, this property is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Northern Dartmoor's rugged landscapes are just minutes away by car, while the rolling hills of the picturesque Tamar Valley lie to the south. For water sports enthusiasts, nearby Roadford Lake offers plenty of opportunities, whilst the stunning beaches of the north coast are only a 40-minute drive. Bridestowe itself features a village shop, a school and a welcoming pub. For a broader selection of amenities, including a supermarket and a rail link to Exeter, the bustling town of Okehampton is just over 10 minutes away by car. Additionally, the historic towns of Tavistock and Launceston are about 20 minutes from the property, with the convenient A30 corridor also within easy reach. SERVICES Mains electricity. TENURE Freehold. The current tenant has been served notice to quit which expires on the 28 September 2025. LAND PLAN The land being sold is edged red on the plan. It comprises the whole of title number DN592504. AGENTS NOTE ONE The owners of 1 Royal Oak Cottage (the current tenant of the Property) have placed an oil tank on the land coloured blue on the plan and have fenced off this area. The seller did not given permission for this work and does not approve it. There has been an ongoing claim by the Tenant regarding the blue land and this is documented in the Tenancy Agreement dated 01 February 2007. The seller does not believe that the neighbour has any right of ownership of the blue land and no evidence of the claimed rights has been supplied. The owners of I Royal Oak Cottage currently use that part of the Property shown coloured pink on the plan for pedestrian access to the rear of their house, but no formal easement has been granted and it is the seller�s view that the access is exercised only as a consequence of the Tenancy Agreement and not pursuant to any property rights that the neighbouring property may have acquired. AGENTS NOTE TWO Please note Kivells are instructed on behalf of the Diocese of Exeter to market this property. If any prospective purchaser is a person connected to the Diocese of Exeter, a relative of a connected person, or anyone acting on behalf of a connected person; this is to be declared prior to auction. VIEWINGS Please ring 01566 777 777 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com. WHAT.3.WORDS LOCATION unguarded.cavalier.lobby AUCTION VENUE AND DATE Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 7pm. SOLICITOR Mrs Rebecca Harmer of Birketts LLP 0117 2331712 AUCTION VENUE Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH on Wednesday 4th September 2025 at 7.00pm REGISTRATION Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the �Regulations�) - as of 26th June 2017. Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night. ONLINE BIDDING Online bidding registration will be available 10 days before each auction and all bidders must register at least 48 hours prior to the auction. For further information, please visit your local Kivells office. BUYER'S ADMINISTRATION FEE All successful buyers at Kivells� Property Auctions should note that on exchange of contracts, a Buyer�s Administration Fee of �2,000 plus VAT (Total: �2,400 inc VAT) is payable to Kivells on the night of the auction. This fee can be paid by either bank transfer, personal cheque or direct card. Please note, if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, these fees remain payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior. All interested buyers are advised to review the Auction Legal Pack prior to bidding. This can be obtained from the Kivells website and is free to download. Any fees that are owed in addition to the buyer's administration fee will be included within the legal pack. AUCTION PAYMENT At the fall of the gavel the contact is legally binding and a 10% deposit (subject to a minimum fee of �5,000) will be required to be paid by the successful bidder. The deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer. The deposit is also payable for all lots that are sold prior to auction. ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment. Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cornwall Council, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2FR. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property. BOUNDARIES Any purchasers shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor�s agents will be responsible for defining the 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 agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final. GUIDE PRICES Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation. The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract. The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction. The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge. The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price. 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