Higher Jurston

A wonderful unspoilt farmstead in need of major renovation in a glorious location within the National Park with barns and 1.43 acres. EPC: G. Council Tax: F. Freehold.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by traditional online auction (unless sold prior.) The auction end date is 29th September 2022. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property prior to the auction end date.

Situation - Higher Jurston is situated in a fabulous location within the Dartmoor National Park to the south of the desirable stannary town of Chagford, west of Moretonhampstead. Open moorland is close by with the unrivalled scenery and countryside that Dartmoor offers. The Warren House Inn is under 3 miles whilst Postbridge is 5 miles. Access to the A30 dual carriageway is 6 miles.

Introduction - The property comes to the market for the first time in nearly 100 years and other than basic maintenance, little upgrading has been carried out to the property in that time. It offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers to acquire an unspoilt property in the heart of the National Park with attractive barns and other buildings plus a former orchard paddock to the rear.

The House - The historic house has various period features.It is clearly in need of renovation (subject to the necessary consents).Please see floorplans and photographs for room layout, sizes and a flavour of its condition. As of 16.8.22 Dartmoor National Park have applied for it to be Listed of Architectural or Historic Interest.

The Buildings And Land - There is a courtyard to the front of the house providing plenty of parking. Carport adjoining the house to one side and other barns attached on the lower side. Former secluded gardens at the rear. To the west of the courtyard is a fabulous granite barn with calves’ house, former shippons and cow stalls on the ground floor with granite steps up to the threshing floor above. There is also an open-fronted barn at the front by the road and another barn at the rear. Behind the garden is a former orchard that provides useful grazing. In total the property amounts to approx 1.43 acres.

Services - The property is currently served by a well water supply and also private drainage. The buyer will be responsible for installing a new drainage system up to EA standards. Though the buyer will have the right to use the existing well supply which is pumped to a reservoir on retained land and then gravity fed to the house for twelve months, the buyer will be responsible for installing their own borehole supply on their own land. Mains electricity connected.

Right Of Way - A right of way is being granted over the track shown hatched and marked A to B on the plan.

Tenure And Possession - The property is freehold, with vacant possession on completion.

Planning Authority - Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ
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Definition Of Auction And Reserve - Guide price is an indication of the seller’s expectation. Reserve price is a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell a property at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range of £600,000 and £650,000. The guide price may change at any time prior to the auction.

Buyer Reservation & Administration Fee - The successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc VAT. From this a ‘Buyer’s 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.

Proof Of Identity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017, it is a requirement for all 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 sale site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

Auction Legal Pack - This includes the searches, draft contract, Land Registry documents and 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 purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Further information about the buyer’s fees are available on the Stags website.

Seller’S Solicitor - Mrs Maureen Jenkins, Mann Jenkins, 1 Lime Street, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8LT
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Viewings - Only by appointment through Stags on . Viewers must take particular care when viewing the property due to the poor condition of the house and buildings.

Directions - From the centre of Chagford take the road signposted Gidleigh and Throwleigh. Proceed out of town down the hill and up the other side and after 1.5 miles turn left, signposted Postbridge. After a further 0.7 of a mile, at Yelland Cross, turn right, signposted Jurston and within half a mile, Higher Jurston is on the right.

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.



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