West Prawle, East Portlemouth

DIRECTIONS

Upon entering East Prawle, at Knowle Fork junction bear right following signs for East Portlemouth and Gara Rock. Proceed past the Southwest water tower on the left hand side, continuing for approximately 500 yards where the entrance to the property will be on the right-hand side.

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SITUATION

Located within West Prawle, Vinivers is situated between the two coastal villages of East Prawle (0.5 miles) and East Portlemouth (2.5 miles) in the South Hams area of South Devon at the southern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary in the South Hams area of South Devon.

The nearest town of Kingsbridge is about 8 miles to the north west while the popular coastal town of Salcombe is situated 14 miles to the west. The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is about 18 miles to the north.

DESCRIPTION

Vinivers is an attractive smallholding consisting of a detached west facing bungalow, private entrance drive, a range of outbuildings to include a machinery store, livestock building, range of workshops, and ancillary accommodation extending to 10.01 acres (4.05 ha) in all, the full extent of which is outlined in red on the site plan.

By reference to the site plan, the property is available for sale as a whole or in up to two lots to suit buyers’ requirements. Dealing with each of the lots in turn :-

LOT 1 – The Bungalow, Double Garage, range of General-Purpose Modern Farm Buildings and approximately 4.29 acres (1.74 hectares) of agricultural land in all (as shaded green on the site plan)

The Bungalow

Extended by the current owners, the dwelling is constructed of mainly rendered cavity blockwork (part exposed stone) walls under a slate roof.

By reference to the below floorplan the dwelling extends to a total of approximately 150.90 square metres (1,625 square feet) and comprises the following accommodation: -

Ground Floor; Entrance hallway; Lounge; Bedroom 1 with en-suite; Bedroom 2; Family bathroom; Airing Cupboard; Inner Hallway; Walk in Pantry; Bedroom 3/ Office; Dining room; Conservatory; Kitchen/Breakfast room; Rear entrance lobby; Utility; Attic Storage Rooms 1 and 2.

Services (The Dwelling)

Mains water, electric and private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating on the ground floor of the property, storage heaters in the conservatory and main passage of the house.

Outside

Vinivers benefits from a short private tarmac driveway and parking area on its east side. On the west side is an attractive south facing patio and garden area which is mainly down to lawn with flower and shrub borders.

Double garage - 7.09m x 6.35m (45.02 square metres)

Two remotely operated roller shutter doors and a range of wall and floor cupboards, concrete floor. Electricity connected.

Mobile Home
Situated to the east of the dwelling enclosed by a hedge is a mobile home previously used as ancillary accommodation.

Services listed above are also connected to the mobile home.

Woodstore

5.77m x 4.45m = 25.68 square metres (276.42 ft2))

Concrete floor with electricity and light connected.

Workshop 1

10.34m x 5.97m = 61.73 square metres (664.46 ft2)

Currently used as a tractor store with electricity and

light connected, roller shutter door and an earth floor.

Workshop 2

4.50m x 2.82m = 12.69 square metres (136.59 ft2)

Workshop 3

4.14m x 3.25m = 13.46 square metres (144.88 ft2)

Livestock Building

Divided into two sections with part galvanised sheeted doors, part compacted earth and part concrete floor with electric roof lights and cattle drinking troughs.

Section 1 – 18.05m x 8.80m = 158.84 square metres (17,190 square feet)

Section 2 – 12.24m x 9.08m = 111.14 square metres (1,196 square feet)

Total area = 269.98 square metres (2,906 square feet)

Agricultural land

Located to the east of the dwelling lies approximately 4.20 acres (1.70 hectares) of predominantly level permanent pasture.

The land is accessed via two vehicular width gateways (albeit somewhat overgrown) located on the southern boundary of either field parcel leading onto the council-maintained highway. The approximate location of both gateways are marked by the letters G on the site plan.

Mains metered water supply. Please see services paragraph below.

LOT 2 – General Purpose Modern Farm Building and approximately 5.72 acres (2.32 hectares) of agricultural land in all (as shaded blue on the site plan)

Lot 2 comprises approximately 5.44 acres (2.20 hectares) of gently sloping permanent pasture. The land benefits from a general-purpose Modern Farm Building extending to approximately 222.89 square metres (2,399 square feet).

Constructed of a combination of steel and timber frame, with timber side cladding under a corrugated fibre cement roof with an earth floor. Erected in 2008, the building benefits from a roller shutter door with an opening height of 4.5m and width of 5.50m.

No electric to the building.

There is a separate gated entrance and driveway off the council-maintained highway as can be seen from the letter G on the site plan. There is also a mains metered water supply serving this lot. See paragraph on services below.

SERVICES

In the event that the property is sold in lots, the Seller will undertake to install a sub meter within 8 weeks following legal completion. The Buyer of Lot 2 will be required to pay the Buyer of Lot 1 for their water consumed at South West Waters prevailing rate.

COUNCIL TAX

The dwelling is in Council Tax Band E with the amount payable for 2023/24 being £2699.11

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion.

METHOD OF SALE

Vinivers is offered for sale by Private Treaty, but the sellers and their agents reserve the right to seek expressions of interest for the whole, or a combination of lots by a deadline date dependent on the level of interest received.

The property is being offered for Private Treaty as a whole or in up to two lots as may suit buyers’ requirements. The sellers and their agents are now seeking best and final offers (unless sold prior) by Friday 27th September 2024 at 12 noon.

A tender form is available from the selling agent on request.

The sellers reserve the right not to accept any offer or the highest offer for any of the lots.

Tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PP in envelope clearly marked ‘Vinivers, West Prawle’ by the deadline time and date.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENTS

The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship agreements.

PUBLIC FOOTPATHS

There are no public rights of way over Vinivers or its adjoining land as far as known.

GUIDE PRICES

Lot 1 - £500,000

Lot 2 - £150,000

The Whole - £650,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. .

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Luscombe Maye of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.