METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional
Auction (unless sold prior.)The end of the online auctions are scheduled for Thursday 8th September 2022 at 6.30pm for Lot 2 and 6pm for Lot 1.
The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the
property for sale prior to the auction end date. The property
can be accessed via our website stags.co.uk - Online Property
& Land Auctions.
SITUATION
The land is situated to the 1.5 miles south east of Bere Alston, and
approximately 6.5 miles west of Yelverton and 7 miles south of Tavistock. It lies on the beautiful Bere Peninsula overlooking the River Tamar Estuary, on the Devon side of the Devon/Cornwall border with views towards the Tamar Bridge.
It lies within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The location provides excellent opportunities for boating and other outdoor recreation. Weir Quay on the Devon bank of the River Tamar, lies just 3 miles away, which is home to active sailing and gig rowing clubs. Moorings are usually available on the river.
Dartmoor National Park lies just 6 miles to the east.
The nearby village Bere Alston provides most local amenities, including a post office, 2 village stores, butchers and chemist shops, pubs, a doctors’ surgery, school, Churches and the railway station linking nearby Plymouth with its large range of shops and mainline train services to Paddington in just over 3 hours.
DESCRIPTION
The land comprises a south-facing permanent pasture field of approximately 6.24 acres split into two amenity sized lots.
Lot 2 - 2.87 acres - Auction Guide: £25,000 - £45,000
Lot 1 - 3.37 acres - Auction Guide: £35,000 - £55,000
The land is south-facing with views towards the Tamar and is likely to
principally appeal to amenity purchasers wanting some grazing land for ponies or perhaps other livestock. Alternately it may appeal to those just wanting to own some fantastic countryside in a peaceful position, yet with easy access to a train station, nearby Plymouth, Dartmoor and the South Devon and Cornish coast.
The land has potential for private camping/ holidays for the owner and
their friends, under the 28 Day Permitted Development Rules.
ACCESS
The land is accessed directly off the minor unclassified road known as
Hensbury Lane, via a single roadside gateway. (Planning Permission is believed not to be required for a new gateway onto an unclassified road.)
SERVICES
No services are currently connected.
WAYLEAVES & 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. There are no public rights of way that affect the land shown on the Ordnance Survey map.
FENCING
Within 6 months of completion:
The purchaser of Lot 1 will be responsible for erecting stock proof fencing to the SE boundary, as well as supplying a gate and two gateposts to allow for access from the shared access box.
The purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for the creation of the shared access box as well as supplying a gate and two
gate posts to enable access into Lot 2. Further details can be found within the legal pack.
TENURE & COMPLETION
The land is sold freehold with vacant possession on completion 6 weeks after the auction, or earlier by agreement.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for 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 sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE – TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. 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 £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional “administration fee” of £600 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.
The purchaser shall also reimburse the vendor the cost of the searches carried out (split between the lots sold.)
AUCTION LEGAL PACK
This includes the searches, draft contract, deeds/epitome of title, special conditions of sale etc, and is available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. 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.
VENDOR'S SOLICITORS
Sam James of Bright Solicitors
5-11, 5 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF.
Tel: 01752 388883 Email: Sam.James@brightllp.co.uk
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors appointed agent Stags Tavistock Office - 01822 612458.
N.B. Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please
take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm
livestock.
DIRECTIONS
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Proceed out of Tavistock along the A390 in a westerly direction towards Gunnislake and Callington. After 3 miles take the first turning off the mini roundabout at Gulworthy. Proceed towards Bere Alston and after 3.7 miles turn left, signposted Bere Ferrers.
After a third of a mile, and at the first crossroads, turn left onto Hensbury Lane and follow the road for about 3/4 of a
mile. The land is can be accessed via the second gateway on the right just after the entrance to Higher Norton. A Stags For Sale Board has been erected.
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.

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE – TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. 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 £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.
An additional “administration fee” of £600 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.
The purchaser shall also reimburse the vendor the cost of the searches carried out (split between the lots sold.)