METHOD OF SALE 

The property is offered for sale by Traditional online auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Wednesday 6th September 2023 at 5pm. 

The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date.

INTRODUCTION

Duncombe Court Farm offers an excellent and rare opportunity to acquire a farm within the South Hams with fantastic views looking south over the Kingsbridge estuary.

Duncombe Court Farm dormer bungalow offers a wonderful opportunity for someone to renovate the existing dwelling or as a site for a replacement dwelling. Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan has Policy TTV29, allowing residential extensions and replacement dwellings in the countryside. Subject to complying with policy, this could allow the creation of a new dwelling with views to the estuary. 

Within Lot 2 the traditional stone barn may have potential for alternative uses, subject to planning consent. 

All buyers are advised to take their own planning advice. 

The farm buildings offer livestock accommodation for a farm or small holding, as well as equestrian (STP.) The land is predominantly sloping grassland suitable for livestock grazing. 

LOT 2 - AUCTION GUIDE £375,000 - £425,000

Stone barn and grassland extending to 42.30 acres ( 17.11 hectares.) 

STONE BARN

Situated at the entrance to the land is a former farmyard with a traditional stone barn, part concrete block walls under corrugated roof extending to 8.47m x 4.55m. 

LAND 

The land in all extends to approximately 42.30 acres and is a productive run of grassland down to Bowcombe Creek. 

LOT 1 - AUCTION GUIDE  £1 million - £1.3 million (see separate listing to bid)

Duncombe Court Farm Dwelling, agricultural buildings and land extending to 59.01 acres (23.88 hectares.) 

THE PROPERTY 

The floorplan illustrates the layout and size of the property. In brief, the accommodation comprises, front door to hall, sitting room and dining room, both with fantastic views looking south over the Kingsbridge estuary. Kitchen, with wall and base units, including integral cooker and oven (not in working order), utility room and cloakroom, family bathroom with WC, bidet, wash hand basin unit and walk-in shower, office, three double bedrooms and a further family bathroom with bath, shower, wash hand basin, separate WC. Stairs lead up to the attic with four rooms, currently used as an ensuite bedroom. 

Adjoining double garage housing redundant central heating boiler, hot water tank, water pressure tank, all currently not in working order and will be included in the sale. 

All carpets, curtains and light fittings will be remaining and be included in the sale.

OUTBUILDINGS 

Detached garage building. 

FARM BUILDINGS 

Building No. 1: livestock barn (17.85m x 18.24m) – timber frame under corrugated roof. 

Building No. 2: (18.09m x6.47m) – concrete block construction under corrugated roof. Grain bin, fuel tank (redundant) and stands.

LAND 

The land in all extends to approximately 59.01 acres and is a mixture of level, sloping and steeper land. The land is predominantly grassland and through the centre of the land runs a stream and former ponds which offer conservation and sporting appeal. A family grave is situated in the south east of field 3107, marked with a x, no access rights are required by the family. 

SERVICES

Lot 1: Private water and drainage, both currently not in use Mains electricity. 

Lot 2: No services connected. 

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession on completion. 

ACCESS

Lots 1 and 2 have direct access from the public highway. 

RIGHTS OF WAY

A public footpath crosses the land. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Hams District Council www.southhams.gov.uk.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

Basic Payment Entitlements are not available. 

DESIGNATIONS

The property is located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Kingsbridge Eutrophic Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. 

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS 
Restrictive Covenants: The property is subject to a number of restrictive covenants which can be found in the title documents included in the legal pack. The purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the property for their use.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS 

The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS 

All fixtures and fittings, unless specifically referred to within these particulars, are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold. 

FARM SALE 

The vendor reserves the right to hold a Farm Sale by auction of live and deadstock on the property prior to completion. 

WAYLEAVES

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or telephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc., or water or drainage pipes etc., either passing upon, over or under it. The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc. 

PLAND AND BOUNDARY FENCES 

A plan based on the Land Registry Title which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. 

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE 

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £10,000. 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 £7,600 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.

DEPOSIT PAYMENT 

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.

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

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 to those who have registered, from our auction partners website. 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.

SOLICITOR ACTING 

Charlotte Lilley - Coles Miller Solicitors LLP

44-46 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG 

clilley@coles-miller.co.uk Tel no: 01202 673011 

COMPLETION DATE 

The completion date will be as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack. 

WARNING 

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

DIRECTIONS 

From Kingsbridge follow the A379 out of town towards West Charleton for approximately 2 miles. Once in West Charleton take the first left onto church lane. Follow this road for approximately three quarters of a mile where Duncombe Court Farm will be found on the right-hand side.

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.

DEPOSIT PAYMENT 

The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE 

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £10,000. 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 £7,600 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.