METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Thursday 29th September 2022 at 5pm.
The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property prior to the auction end date.
SITUATION
Higher Jurston is situated in a fabulous location within the Dartmoor National Park to the south of the desirable stannary town of Chagford, west of Moretonhampstead. Open moorland is close by with the unrivalled scenery and countryside that Dartmoor offers. The Warren House Inn is under 3 miles whilst Postbridge is 5 miles. Access to the A30 dual carriageway is 6 miles.
INTRODUCTION - AUCTION GUIDE £600,000
The property comes to the market for the first time in nearly 100 years and other than basic maintenance, little upgrading has been carried out to the property in that time. It offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers to acquire an unspoilt property in the heart of the National Park with attractive barns and other buildings plus a former orchard paddock to the rear, which is not Listed.
THE HOUSE
The historic house has various period features remaining though it is not Listed. It is clearly in need of renovation with the possibility of incorporating adjoining barns, subject to all the relevant consents. Please see floorplans and photographs for room layout, sizes and a flavour of its condition.
THE BUILDINGS AND LAND
There is a courtyard to the front of the house providing plenty of parking. Carport adjoining the house to one side and other barns attached on the lower side.
Former secluded gardens at the rear. To the west of the courtyard is a fabulous granite barn with calves’ house, former shippons and cow stalls on the ground floor with granite steps up to the threshing floor above. There is also an open-fronted barn at the front by the
road and another barn at the rear. Behind the garden is a former orchard that provides useful grazing.
In total the property amounts to approx 1.38 acres.
SERVICES
The property is currently served by a well water supply and also private drainage. The buyer will be responsible for installing a new drainage system up to EA standards. Though the buyer will have the right to use the existing well supply which is pumped to a reservoir on retained land and then gravity fed to the house for twelve months, the buyer will be responsible for installing their own borehole supply on their own land. Mains electricity connected.
RIGHT OF WAY
A right of way is being granted over the track shown hatched and marked A to B on the plan.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is freehold, with vacant possession on completion.
PLANNING AUTHORITY
Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ.
Email: hq@dartmoor.gov.uk
Phone: 01626 832093
BUYER RESERVATION FEE & ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc VAT. From this a ‘Buyer’s 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 IDENTITY
Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017, it is a requirement for all estate agents to perform 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 sale site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
AUCTION LEGAL PACK
This includes the searches, draft contract, Land Registry documents and 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.
SELLER’S SOLICITOR
Mrs Maureen Jenkins - Mann Jenkins
1 Lime Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon. TQ13 8LT.
Email: sue@mannjenkins.co.uk
Tel: 01647 440000
VIEWINGS
Only by appointment through Stags on 01392 255202.
Viewers must take particular care when viewing the property due to the poor condition of the house and buildings.
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Chagford take the road signposted Gidleigh and Throwleigh. Proceed out of town down the hill and up the other side and after 1.5 miles turn left, signposted Postbridge.
After a further 0.7 of a mile, at Yelland Cross, turn right, signposted Jurston and within half a mile, Higher Jurston is on the right.
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.

BUYER RESERVATION FEE & ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of
£5,000 inc VAT. From this a ‘Buyer’s 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.