Allotment Garden - Ilfracombe

METHOD OF SALE

The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Thursday 18th May 2023 at 5pm. 

The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website - stags.co.uk.

SITUATION 

The land is tucked away behind Wilder Park, off Horne Road approximately half a mile south of Ilfracombe town centre and within one mile of Ilfracombe Harbour.

DESCRIPTION AUCTION GUIDE £18,000 to £22,000

The land comprises a productive allotment garden adjoining the East Wilder Brook within walking distance of Ilfracombe Harbour and the town centre. It was originally run as a productive Market Garden, selling produce, plants & cut flowers in the town and measures approximately 80' x 50' at its widest point. The garden has a west facing aspect and adjoins other allotments within a primarily residential area with the East Wilder Brook forming the western boundary. Steps lead down from Wilder Park on to a concrete path which passes the Summerhouse, strawberry bed and Greenhouse. The main planting beds are on the left with timber borders and turf pathways. The path continues down to the stream-side access, passing the Tool / Potting Shed, left along the stream bank with a step up to the compost area and gooseberry patch, next to rows of autumn and summer fruiting raspberry canes. 

ACCESS 

There is access to the land via a right of way over Wilder Park. 

Access is on foot only for the purposes of maintaining the land as an allotment garden and not for the purpose of selling produce on or from the land. 

SERVICES 

There are no mains services connected. Water is available from the East Wilder Brook. 

COVENANTS 

There is an obligation on the owner to maintain the steps, post and gate at the entrance into the land. No buildings are permitted on the land other than summerhouses, conservatories or greenhouses. 

No trade, manufacture or business shall be carried out on the land. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY 

North Devon District Council. Telephone: 01271 327711 - www.northdevon.gov.uk

VIEWING 

Please contact Stags to arrange a viewing appointment. Tel: 01271 322833. Email: [email protected]. 

Viewing appointments will be during daylight hours only and by prior arrangement. 

DIRECTIONS 

Approaching Ilfracombe on the A361, turn right onto St Brannocks Park Road, continue up the hill and follow this road around to the left. Upon reaching the Ilfracombe & District Tyrell Hospital, turn left into Horne Road, follow the road around the right hand corner and continue down the hill as the road narrows. After the road widens, Wilder Park is on the left. From here continue on foot into Wilder Park, follow the car park around to the right and the land is found at the bottom of the steps on to the right side of the car park. 

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AUCTION LEGAL PACK 

This includes the searches, draft contracts, deeds/epitome of title, special conditions of sale etc. and is available to download free of charge. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. 

SOLICITOR ACTING 

Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors - Stuart Tansley 

6/8 Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AA.

01271 340893 [email protected]

COMPLETION DATE 

The completion date will be 20 working days after the auction or as dictated by the solicitor. 

PROOF OF IDENTITY 

Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for all Estate Agents to perform due to due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via Bamboo's website and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration. 

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE 

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 immediately as the auction ends. From this a buyer’s fee of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.

An additional administration fee of £600 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.

DEFINITION OF AUCTION AND RESERVE

Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller’s expectation.

Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction.

We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.

Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE

Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE 

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 immediately as the auction ends. From this a buyer’s fee of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.

An additional administration fee of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.