Land (commercial) for sale

An attractive block of productive agricultural land enjoying a readily accessible rural position close to the A361 North Devon link road. Level and gently sloping pasture extending to about 23.54 Acres.

This sale represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a most attractive parcel of productive agricultural land occupying an outstanding rural position lying between South Molton and Tiverton, close to the A361 North Devon link road. Enjoying a readily access location, the land is contained within one large block and divided into a number of convenient and manageable fields. Access to the land is gained from the no-through road known as Harpson Lane. The land is primarily level and gently sloping with more moderately sloping areas along part of the northern periphery.
Well suited to livestock grazing and fodder production, the lands convenient location, superb views and aesthetic appeal may also make it suitable for a variety of conservation, equestrian or other amenity uses.
Extending in total to about 23.54 Acres (9.52 Ha) the land is offered for sale as a whole as shown on the attached identification plan and described within these sale particulars.

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase. Please note:- The land is currently subject to a Land Registry first registration application.

Services & Outgoings
The lands benefits from mains trough watering. The land will be sold without any other mains services of any kind and prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the availability of any other services.

Right of way, Easements, Wayleaves, Etc.
The right of way access which currently exists over Kidland Lane will be extinguished and the land will be accessed only over Harpson Lane.
We are not aware of any public or private rights of way across the land. The property, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, drains, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

Agri-Environment Schemes & Designations
The land is currently entered into a Mid-Tier Stewardship Agreement which commenced on the 1st January 2024 (Agreement No. 1643312). The agreement relates to revenue payments and capital works and the land will be sold subject to the terms of this agreement. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the contents and obligations of this agreement and will covenant to farm in accordance with the management prescriptions. Further details are available from the Agents.
The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Basic Payment Scheme
The Basic Payment Scheme has now ended and the land will be sold without any entitlements or de-linked payments.

The land occupies an elevated and readily accessible rural position lying to the south of the Exmoor National Park between South Molton and Tiverton, enjoying superb countryside views. The nearby pretty and historic village of Knowstone provides a thriving local community and boasts the renowned Masons Arms, a Michelin star rated Inn and Restaurant.
The land benefits from convenient access over Harpson Lane, which links direct to the nearby A361 North Devon Link Road. The bustling market town of South Molton to the north west and Tiverton to the south east, are both easily accessible and provide a good range of everyday shops, schools, restaurants, public houses, health centres and sporting facilities. The A361 also provides quick access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27), with mainline Intercity rail links available at Tiverton Parkway (London, Paddington approx. 2 hours) and international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The nearby Exmoor National Park offers beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths and the stunning North Devon coastline, whilst to the west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.