Burnards House, Holsworthy

41.71 acres of SSSI/Pasture Land for Auction near Devon / Cornwall Border. Available Freehold.

Situation - Only 1 mile from an A-Road and with good connections, yet this block of land lies in a peaceful position, accessed off a minor road. The area is characterised by the gently rolling attractive North Devon countryside. The market town of Holsworthy is just 3 miles away with its supermarkets livestock market, petrol station & other amenities. Bude is less than 10 miles away.

Description - Approximately 41.71 acres of pasture land.

Lot 1 - 24.67 acres of extensively managed pasture and a haven for wildlife, birds and insects. The ground does not drain freely, some might say "drought resistant!" It perhaps lends itself to tree planting, rewilding or habitat enhancing, ideal for buyers with an environmental interest, perhaps looking to take advantage of the increasing grant opportunities for these types of uses. The land is designated as SSSI under the site name 'Small Brook' known for the nationally scarce marsh fritillary butterfly & an 'extensive area of species-rich purple moor-grass'.

Lot 2 - 10.15 acres also part of the SSSI 'small-brook' Would also be suitable for environmental buyers looking to enjoy the local fauna with, mainly butterflies and other insects of note, with Road frontage for easier access. The land is gently south facing and one would again expect environmental grants to be a perk of this purchase.

Lot 3 - 6.90 acres of much more productive and better drained, level pasture, suitable for livestock grazing and with road frontage. The mature boundary trees provide good shade and shelter and the perimeter boundaries appear stockproof.

Services - The land is naturally watered, with various drinking points,. Mains services are not currently connected. Purchasers to satisfy themselves on availability if required. Mobile coverage Outdoors - EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone (Ofcom - 18/04/2024).

Local Authority - West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon. PL19 0BZ T: ,

Fencing - Lot 1 to errect the dividing fence between Lot 1 and 3 or allow Lot 3's stock to graze this area until said fence is erected.

Enviromental Schemes And Designations - The land is listed as a SSSI which can bring lucrative grant opportunities as well as restrictions. There is a current countryside stewardship agreement that runs till the 31st of December 2026 with payments of over £312 per hectare per annum.

Wayleaves And Rights Of Way - The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements in respect of electricity or telephone equipment and the property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way. The entrance to the access over lot 1 is shared by Lot 2, as shown hatched in red on the plan. Access to Lot 2 is reserved for Lot 3 over Lot 1, as shown hatched in brown on the plan.

Tenure & Completion - The property is sold freehold with vacant possession.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags Launceston Office on .

Directions - What3Words: (Lot 1+2) ///bland.freely.quibble
What3Words: (Lot 3) ///dividers.materials.uplifting

From Holsworthy, follow the A3072 East for 2 miles. Turn right towards Bernard's House and continue for 1.2 miles. It is suggested that viewers park outside the access for lots 1+2 where the for sale board has been erected. The access for lot 3 is 0.2 miles further up the road on the left.