METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is Monday 22nd August 2022 at 5pm.
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 www.stags.co.uk - Online Property & Land Auctions.
SITUATION
The land is situated to the East of West Hill, a popular East Devon village which lies about 2 miles West of Ottery St Mary and about 6 miles North of Sidmouth.
Ottery St Mary has a wealth of amenities including pubs, shops, schools and other wide-ranging services.
The land is situated to enjoy direct access to public footpaths and
bridleways.
INTRODUCTION: AUCTION GUIDE £65,000 - £85,000
A single plot of land extending to about 2.48 acres of level and gently
sloping pasture. The field has boundaries of thick growth and trees which create a private and sheltered enclosure.
There is a small implements shed on the land which could be replaced
with a modern building. The land benefits from a peaceful situation and enjoys pleasant views over the surrounding countryside.
SERVICES
There are no services connected to the property.
ACCESS
Access by a public right of way which leads from Lower Broad Oak
Road.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The land is freehold and is available with vacant possession on
completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Devon Local Authority.
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included
with the freehold.
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.
Including a right of access in favour of the neighbouring property to
inspect, empty, maintain, repair and construct the septic tank on the land. For further details please contact the agent, Stags.
PLANS & BOUNDARY FENCES
A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for
identification purposes only. The vendor shall not be called upon to
define the ownership of boundary fences.
UPLIFT CLAUSE
Should the land gain consent for any use other than agricultural or
equestrian within 15 years, there will be a 25% claw back of the uplift in
value to the vendors.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Under 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 administration.
AUCTION LEGAL PACK
This includes the searches, draft contract, 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 purchasers responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.
VENDORS SOLICITOR
Michelmores Solicitors - FAO Mrs Pam Gardner
Harston, Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8LT
01395 512515 - pam.gardner@michelmores.com
COMPLETION DATE
The completion date will be 28 days after the auction or as dictated by
the solicitor.
BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc
VAT. From this a 'buyers 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.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only. Please contact Stags Farm Agency on
01392 680059.
WARNING
Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock.
DIRECTIONS
From the A30 junction at Aller Grove, head South on the B3180 towards
Exmouth and West Hill. After about 1 mile, turn left signed West Hill and
continue along Bendarroch Road into West Hill. Turn right onto School
Lane at The Legion Club and follow to the T-junction. Turn right and
immediately left onto Elsdon Lane. Follow Elsdon Lane and head straight over the cross road onto a public right of way.
You may wish to leave your vehicle at this point. Continue along the track for about 100 meters, keeping right at the fork. The land is on the left and is marked by a Stags sale board.
DEFINITION OF AUCTION GUIDE 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
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc
VAT. From this a 'buyers 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.