Land North of Simms Hill - Newton Abbot

METHOD OF SALE 

The land is for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Monday 14th November 2022 at 5pm. 

The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the land for sale prior to the auction end date. The land can be accessed via our website www.stags.co.uk - Online Property & Land Auctions. 

SITUATION 

The land is situated on the edge of Islington village but remains secluded with large hedges and wind-breaks offering both privacy and shelter. Ilsington Village is a popular Dartmoor settlement surrounded by picturesque moorland countryside, perfect for horse hacking, walking and exploring. The village is well equipped with a primary school, village shop, Church and pub. About 1.5 miles to the West of the land is Haytor which offer great riding out with horses. 

INTRODUCTION: AUCTION GUIDE £90,000 - £110,000 

The land extends to about 6.39 acres which is separated into 2 fields of gently sloping, South facing pasture. The land is divided by wind breaks of Italian Alder and Willow which provide shelter for livestock and a valuable wildlife corridor. Mixed mature hedging forms boundaries which is mostly lined by stock fencing. To the South-west are a number of fruit trees, a vegetable patch and wood store. More fruit and specimen trees including Black Locust, Sweet Chestnut, Wild Cherry and New Zealand Flax stand along the Southern boundary and at the entrance to the property. Additional structures include a caravan that has been on the land for 11 years which enjoys rural views over Dartmoor and a timber "treebog" compost toilet. 

ACCESS 

Access by unmade public highway leading from Simms Hill, Ilsington. 

SERVICES 

Mains water is connected to the property and there are supply pipes with isolation taps at points throughout the land. 

TENURE AND POSESSION 

The land is held freehold and is available with vacant possession on completion. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY 

Dartmoor National Park - www.dartmoor.gov.uk 

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS 

The sporting rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold. There is no evidence that the mining rights have been excepted or assigned to any third party but no warranty is given as to whether or not the land includes the rights to mine the minerals. 

WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY 

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it. 

PLANS AND BOUNDARY FENCES 

A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only. The vendor shall not be called upon to define the ownership of boundary fences. 

GRAZING RIGHTS 

The land has rights to graze 4 cattle & 7 sheep & 2 ponies (7 livestock units) over Haytor Down CL25 (Entry 131) & Bagtor Common CL26 (Entry 136.) 

BUYERS RESERVATION FEE 

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc VAT. From this a 'buyers fee' of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo Auctions 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. 

PROOF OF IDETINTITY 

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 the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration. 

AUCTION LEGAL PACK 

Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation and to consult legal advice prior to bidding. 

COMPLETION DATE 

The completion date will be 28 days after the auction or as dictated by solicitors. 

SOLICITOR ACTING 

FAO Mr Darren Heard - WBW Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP T: 01626 202382 / E: [email protected] 

VIEWING 

Viewings strictly by appointment only. Please contact Stags Farm Agency on 01392 680059. 

DIRECTIONS 

Viewing strictly by appointment only. Simms Hill is an unmade public highway and is not suitable for most motor vehicles, please park your car and walk to the land. From Ilsington Village, follow the Simms Hill road for approximately 175 yards. The gate to the land is on the right and is marked by a Stags sale board. 

WARNING 

Land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock. 

DEFINITION OF AUCTION GUIDE 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 RESERVATION FEE 

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc VAT. From this a 'buyers fee' of £2,400 inc VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo Auctions 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.