Disused former borehole pumping station with possible alternative use potential (subject to planning consent), occupying a site of about 0.21 acres, situated in countryside close to the town of Crediton in Devon.
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DESCRIPTION & LOCATION:
The sale of the now disused Former Uton Borehole Pumping Station affords an excellent and rare opportunity to acquire this interesting structure, occupying a level enclosed site of around 0.21 acres, situated in open countryside a short distance from the town of Crediton in Mid Devon. The regional city of Exeter lies approximately 8 miles distant to the south east. Both settlements offer an extensive range of shops, services and amenities.
The building occupies a broadly rectangular site, surrounded principally by chain link fencing with a secure gated access leading from the adjoining adopted public highway to the east. The site compound includes an extensive area of concrete, as well as grassed areas. There is a pole mounted transformer near the western edge of the site and a number of manholes and chambers to the northern side of the site. The freehold site extends in total to approximately 0.21 acres (0.09 hectares) or thereabouts.
The building itself is of brick cavity construction beneath flat roofs, with a number of doors and obscure glazed openings. Internally the building comprises a principal pump house room, with pit area and open tower with winch, an inner lobby with access to a WC, and a separate office area with external door access. The building has a gross external footprint of around 44 sq.m. according to the latest digital Promap.
The site enjoys open rural outlooks in most directions.
The property may have potential for alternative uses, subject to obtaining any necessary consents/approvals from the Local Planning Authority, which cannot be guaranteed to be forthcoming.
SERVICES:
It is understood that mains electricity and mains water may be available to reconnect to on or near the site, although prospective purchasers are to make their own utility enquiries.
TENURE & POSSESSION:
The property is offered for sale freehold with full vacant possession of all parts available upon completion of the purchase which will be scheduled to take place 28 days from the closing date of the online auction or earlier by agreement between the parties. The title is registered with the Land Registry under title number: DN542258.
DECOMMISSIONING:
The vendors (Pennon Group) undertake to fully decommission the site within the boundaries of the property (leaving any redundant decommissioned pipework and/or chambers in the ground) at their cost within six months of the date of completion of the sale, and reserve all necessary rights to enable them to undertake this decommissioning.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP. Tel: (01884) 255255.
DIRECTIONS:
Please refer to the site plan and location plans within the particulars. Do not follow the stated postcode for Sat Nav purposes.
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VIEWING:
Strictly by appointment only through the selling Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH).
Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this site/property to be strictly accompanied by a member of our staff. If so directed by a member of GTH they must wear their own appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied (or without PPE if required) then they do so at their own risk and GTH/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation.
METHOD OF SALE:
The property will be offered for sale by online unconditional auction: https://www.gth.net/auctions/property/onlineauctions
Timed Online Auction due to end at 12noon on Friday 26th February 2021.
RESERVE:
The property will be offered for sale subject to an undisclosed reserve and the Vendors reserve the right through their Agents to bid up to and including the reserve price.
AUCTION PACK:
The Auction Pack prepared by the vendor’s solicitors, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, is available online at https://www.gth.net/auctions/property/onlineauctions
All prospective purchasers bidding through the online auction will be deemed to have bid for the property in the full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.
BUYERS FEE:
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay a “buyers fee” of £1,200 (inclusive of VAT), which is split 50:50 between the selling Agents and Bamboo Auctions (the online auction provider).
ADMINISTRATION FEE:
The successful purchaser(s) will also be liable to pay an “administration fee” of £2,400 (inclusive of VAT) to the selling Agents. This is to cover the Agents’ marketing and agency costs and costs of bringing the property to auction.
BIDDER REGISTRATION:
All potential bidders are required to register online at gth.net/auctions/online auction in order to view the legal documents and/or bid.
CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS:
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
GUIDE PRICE: An indication of the seller’s current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
RESERVE PRICE: the seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.
They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
3. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard.
Version v.5.1 – amended 18.02.2021

N.B. AUCTION LEGAL PACK NOW UPLOADED - 08/02/2021
Buyer fee information:
The winning buyer will be charged a sum of £5,000 online. From this a buyers fee of £1,200 (including VAT) is retained by GTH/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards online platform costs and £3,800 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional auction fee of £2400 (including VAT) will be payable by the winning buyer immediately after the auction. GTH will invoice the buyer for this amount separately.
The buyer will also be required to cover the legal fees of the vendor in the sum of £1,500 + VAT, and £232.92 (inc. VAT) being the costs of providing the searches disclosed as part of the auction pack.