Land north of Simms Hill

Ilsington, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9RQ

Guide Price

£90,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Oct 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • 6.39 acres

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Sale By Auction

Land Tags: Grazing Rights, Pasture Land

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  • First Marketed: Oct 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Sale By Auction
  • Land Tags: Grazing Rights, Pasture Land
About 6.39 acres of land with a caravan close to a desirable Dartmoor village

Method Of Sale - The land is for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior). The auction end date is Monday 14th November 2022 at 5pm. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the land for sale prior to the auction end date. The land can be accessed via our website - Online Property & Land Auctions.

Situation - The land is situated on the edge of Islington village but remains secluded, with large hedges and wind-breaks offering both privacy and shelter.

Ilsington Village is a popular Dartmoor settlement surrounded by picturesque moorland countryside, perfect for horse hacking, walking and exploring. The village is well equipped with a primary school, village shop, church and pub.

About 1.5 miles to the West of the land is Haytor which offer great riding out with horses.

Introduction: Auction Guide £90,000 - £110,000 - The land extends to about 6.39 acres which is separated into 2 fields of gently sloping, South facing pasture. The land is divided by wind breaks of Italian Alder and Willow which provide shelter for livestock and a valuable wildlife corridor. Mixed mature hedging forms boundaries which is mostly lined by stock fencing.

To the South-west are a number of fruit trees, a vegetable patch and wood store. More fruit and specimen trees including Black Locust, Sweet Chestnut, Wild Cherry and New Zealand Flax stand along the Southern boundary and at the entrance to the property.

Additional structures include a caravan that has been on the land for 11 years which enjoys rural views over Dartmoor and a timber "treebog" compost toilet.

Access - Access by unmade public highway leading from Simms Hill, Ilsington.

Services - Mains water is connected to the property and there are supply pipes with isolation taps at points throughout the land.

Tenure And Posession - The land is held freehold and is available with vacant possession on completion

Local Authority - Dartmoor National Park -

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

There is no evidence that the mining rights have been excepted or assigned to any third party but no warranty is given as to whether or not the land includes the rights to mine the minerals.

Wayleaves And 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.

Plans And 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.

Grazing Rights - The land has rights to graze 4 cattle & 7 sheep & 2 ponies (7 livestock units) over Haytor Down CL25 (Entry 131) & Bagtor Common CL26 (Entry 136).

Completion Date - The completion date will be 28 days after the auction or as dictated by solicitors

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. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

Buyers Reservation Fee-Traditional Online Auction - 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 including VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.

Proof Of Idetintity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for all Estate Agents to perform due to 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 sit and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

Auction Legal Pack - This includes the searches draft contracts, deeds/epitome of title, special conditions of sale etc. and is available to download for free of charge to those who have registered, from our auction partners website. Due to Covid 19 precautions, we are not making the legal pack available for inspection at Stags offices. It is the purchasers responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Further information about the buyers fees are available on the Stags website.

Solicitor Acting - FAO Mr Darren Heard
WBW, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
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Directions - Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Simms Hill is an unmade public highway and is not suitable for most motor vehicles, please park your car and walk to the land. From Ilsington Village, follow the Simms Hill for approximately 175 yards. The gate to the land is on the right and is marked by a Stags sale board.

Viewing - Viewings strictly by appointment only. Please contact Stags Farm Agency on

Warning - Land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm buildings and livestock.

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



Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter

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