Land at East Down - Whole

A superb block of level and gently sloping productive pasture land benefiting from a useful and adaptable agricultural building, enjoying a readily accessible rural position.

The property extends in total to about 17.31 Acres and is offered for sale by private treaty either as a whole or in up to three lots, as follows:-

Lot 1 - Agricultural building in about 0.21 Acres - Guide Price £70,000

Lot 2 - Pasture land extending in total to about 6.68 Acres - Guide Price £60,000

Lot 3 - Pasture land extending in total to about 10.42 Acres - Guide Price £90,000

This sale represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a most attractive block of agricultural and amenity land occupying a convenient and readily accessible rural position within North Devon. The land benefits from a useful and adaptable four bay steel framed and fibre cement roofed general purpose Agricultural Building, approx. 15.4m x 18.1m overall, with a timber and fibre cement roofed lean-to adjoining. Constructed with agricultural prior approval in 2021 the building is currently used for machinery storage and is open fronted with profile steel sheet cladding to three sides and a crushed shell floor.
The land is divided by traditional hedgebank boundaries into two convenient and easily managed enclosures comprising principally level and gently sloping pasture. Currently sown to productive leys the land is utilised for fodder production and livestock grazing, although it has in the past been used for arable cropping. Gated access is available to the land from the shared private entrance track which runs along the western boundary.
The land may be well suited to a variety of agricultural uses, although its convenient location, superb views and aesthetic appeal may also make the land suitable for a variety of equestrian, conservation or other amenity uses. Extending in total to about 17.31 Acres (7.01 Ha) the land is offered for sale as a whole or in lots.

The land occupies an outstanding rural position lying in the parish of East Devon to the north of Barnstaple, close to the western fringe of the Exmoor National Park. Despite its enviable position the property is well situated for easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication. Surrounding villages provide thriving local communities whilst Barnstaple provides an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities, befitting those of an important regional and administrative centre. From Barnstaple the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Main line rail services are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
In itself the land occupies a position within south west England renowned for both the diversity of its countryside and for the many varied sporting and recreational facilities available. The Exmoor National Park, extending to the north coast, is widely regarded as offering some of the most attractive countryside in the county and many footpaths and bridle ways are available within easy reach. The land is ideally located for those interested in general equestrian and other outdoor rural pursuits. The stunning North Devon coast is easily accessible, with popular sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

Marketed by: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Barnstaple