Land For Sale
A parcel of permanent pastureland with frontage to the River Yarty located in the Blackdown Hills, on the Devon/Somerset border. Two small areas of woodland together with an Vodafone mobile telephone mast providing an income. Good access and road frontage. In all 11.63 acres (4.71 ha).
Situation
Knapp Farm occupies a secluded but accessible position in the heart of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB). The small village of Marsh is less than a mile away and has access to the A303 providing excellent links to London and Exeter. The market towns of Honiton and Chard (9 and 5 miles respectively), which cater for daily needs, including shops, schools and recreational facilities. Honiton has a mainline rail link to London Waterloo (2 hours 50 minutes). Taunton the county town of Somerset (12 miles) offers excellent retail, commercial and educational opportunities. Equestrian facilities at Chard Equestrian Centre & Bicton Park are within easy reach.
The Property
Knapp Farm comes to the open market for the first time since 1928 and was formerly part of the Whitestaunton Estate. It was a dairy farm until the late 1980’s and in recent years has been a beef unit.
LOT FOUR 11.63 acres of pasture and woodland
A parcel of permanent pastureland with direct access to the highway and long frontage to the River Yarty. Two small areas of woodland together with an Vodafone mobile telephone mast (current annual rent being £5,000).
Services
Lot Four: Natural water supply.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Rights of Way
No public rights of way affect Lot Four.
Designations
Knapp Farm is located in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. The land is not situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Agricultural Schemes
The farm is currently not in any subsidy schemes.
FENCING OBLIGATIONS
If sold in lots, fencing obligations will become the purchaser’s responsibility, with any shared boundaries being 50/50.
Sporting
All rights are understood to be owned and included in the sale. Racing at Exeter or
Taunton. Golf at Cricket St Thomas or Taunton and Pickeridge. Sailing on the coast at
Seaton or Lyme Regis.
Material Information
1. Vodaphone mobile telephone mast lease in place until 2031.
2. A gas main crosses Lot Four.
Dispersal Sale
The vendors reserve the right to hold a dispersal sale on the property prior to completion.
Local Authority
Somerset District Council Tel: 0300 123 2224
Tenure: Freehold
EPC
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Rights and Restrictions
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