Sidbury, Sidmouth

About 47.5 acres of arable, pasture, woodland and heath, available as a whole or in a combination of lots

Situation - The land at Sand Farm Bungalow is set in the heart of the Sid Valley and from various points, enjoys stunning views towards the coast and over the surrounding countryside which is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Nearby Sidbury, to the south, provides a newsagent, butchers, primary school, village church and hall and garage. The seaside town of Sidmouth, known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, has an expansive pebbled beach which is a well-known beauty spot and provides a number of attractive cliff walks. The town has an extensive range of shops, restaurants, Waitrose supermarket, leisure facilities and cricket club.

Although situated in a peaceful location, the land is well located for road communications with the A375 providing access to the A30 at Honiton 5.8 miles away. This connects to Exeter and the M5 to the west and the A303 linking to other parts of southern England.

Description -

Lot 1 - Guide Price £90,000 - A parcel of about 8.56 acres of gently sloping arable land with direct access from the public highway. The land enjoys a South-west elevation and is surrounded by mature hedging and stock fencing.
Most recently the land has been used in an arable rotation.

Lot 2 - Guide Price £50,000 - About 8.95 acres of heath and partially re-planted coniferous plantation. The land was restocked in 2018-2020 after the previous crop was felled in 2016/17.
The land is reached by a right of access over Lot 1 and there are forestry tracks installed over the hillside.
Far reaching views can be observed throughout the land which offers conservation, tree planting and sporting appeal.

Lot 3 - Guide Price £35,000 - A mature "hanging wood" designated Ancient Woodland as well as a County Wildlife Site, extending to about 10.56 acres. The woodland forms part of Pen Hill Wood County Wildlife Site and comprises many mature deciduous tree species such as beech, alder, sweet chestnut and sessile and pedunculate oak.
The woodland stands on a slope with an east exposure which encourages the array of flora and fauna. For more information on the woodland’s ecological importance, please ask the agent.
Access to the land is permitted by foot by the public footpath or through purchase of Lot 2 or Lot 5.

Lot 4 - Guide Price £175,000 - A productive single field extending to about 17.98 acres of gently sloping pasture.
The land has road frontage to the East and is bordered to the North by mature woodland.
In recent years, the land has been grazed by cattle and cut for grass crops.

Lot 5 - Guide Price £35,000 - A pocket of mature woodland comprising deciduous tree species and a mixed shrub layer. The woodland extends to about 1.45 acres and is suited for amenity use or conservation.

Services - Lot 1 - Private water available only for first 12 months from purchase.
Lot 2 - No services connected
Lot 3 - No services connected
Lot 4 - Private water available only for first 12 months from purchase. An easement for a mains water connection can be agreed with the Vendor - more details from the agent.
Lot 5 - No services connected
Mobile Phone Signal - Likely (Source - Ofcom)

Access - Lot 1 - Direct access to the public highway
Lot 2 - Access by right of access over Lot 1 (See red hatched route on sale plan)
Lot 3 - Access by foot by a public footpath (See green dotted line on sale plan)
Lot 4 - Direct access to the public highway
Lot 5 - Direct access to the public highway

Tenure - Each Lot is owned freehold and is registered on the Land Registry. Vacant possession is available from the completion date.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in lots.

Land Management - The land is not within any Countryside Stewardship agreements.

Designations - The property is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. It is located within East Devon AONB.

Local Authority - East Devon District Council.

Rights In Title - 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 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.

Plans And Boundary Fences - A plan, 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.

Viewings - Viewing is strictly by prior appointment. Please contact Stags or email: ) to arrange an appointment.

Directions - From the centre of Sidbury, head North on the A375, passing over the River Sid. At the next fork in the road, continue on the A375 for another 200 yards for Lots 1-3, the field entrance will be on the right of the road marked by a Stags sale board. For Lots 4 and 5, turn right at the fork and continue along the lane for about 0.5 miles. The entrance to Lot 4 is on the left and shortly followed by Lot 5.

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Lot 2 - ///candidate.bonus.intruded
Lot 3 - ///dress.raft.mingles
Lot 4 - ///grain.logic.goofy
Lot 5 - ///broke.untrained.stupidly

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.