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The Spinney At Buckland , Buckland Filleigh, , EX21 5SH

An attractive parcel of woodland with timber chalet and seating area

Shebbear 1.5 miles 8 miles 10 miles

• *Auction 27 September 2016 • Broadleaf/Conifer Mix • Well Serviced With Paths • Stream And Road Frontage • Excellent Access • Ideal For Camping/ Recreation • 2.83 Acres In All • For auction £45,000 to £55,000

Cornwall | | Somerset | Dorset | London The Spinney At Buckland Filleigh, Buckland Filleigh, Shebbear, EX21 5SH

SITUATION also a haven for a diverse range of wildlife and birds. The woodland is known as Highmoor Plantation and is situated opposite Buckland Filleigh Saw Mills. It is approximately 1.5 miles Tucked away in a very private position is a useful timber cabin east of the popular and community spirited village of Shebbear which was granted full planning consent in 1998 "to house tools which has amenities such as a doctors surgery, primary school, and machinery for coppicing and general maintenance of places of worship, a village hall and a local public house. The woodland". (Reference 11/1755/1998). The cabin, despite being village is also well known for its excellent independent school, "off the grid" and without planning permission for full residential Shebbear College. Further shopping and leisure facilities are use, provides a useful shelter. The vendors have enjoyed available at Holsworthy, 8 miles, 13 miles and 'glamping' in it under the 28 day planning rule'. 16 miles. (Both Holsworthy and Okehampton have a Waitrose Store). This attractive woodland property is likely to appeal to purchasers wanting to enjoy the obvious amenity and recreation The woodland lies in attractive, rolling Devon countryside with opportunities and the abundant wildlife, perhaps whilst earning popular coastal resorts such as (14 miles) and Bude (19 an income from the copious supply of firewood and small miles) on the and Cornish coast respectively. There is Christmas tree enterprise. It is likely to appeal to both families and convenient access onto the A30 at Okehampton which provides couples just wanting a peaceful hideaway. In addition to enjoying dual-carriageway access between the Cathedral cities of Truro and owning one's own woodland, woodland has recently regularly . out-performed bank savings and many other investments in terms DESCRIPTION of capital growth. The land extends in all to 2.83 acres (1.145 hectares). It enjoys a GRANT SCHEMES generous road frontage and a stone access track off the road Whilst there are opportunities to obtain woodland grants from leading through a locked gate. The access track, which is included new planting and management, all recent planting has been within the sale, also serves the adjoining woodland to the north funded without grant aid, leaving the woodland without the and the field to the west. usual restrictions that can apply with these types of grants. LOCAL AUTHORITY The woodland comprises an attractive mix of broadleaf and conifer trees, a babbling stream and various paths, enabling easy Council, River Bank House, Bideford, Devon, EX39 enjoyment of this delightful area. There are areas of Blue Spruce, 2QG, T: 01237 428711 (Planning). Sitka Spruce, Fir, Silver Birch, Oak and Beech within the woodland. SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS A lucrative trade in both small Christmas trees and firewood has The Sporting and Mineral Rights are believed to be in hand and been enjoyed from the woodland in the past. The woodland is are included within the sale. The Spinney At Buckland Filleigh, Buckland Filleigh, Shebbear, EX21 5SH

WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC VENDOR'S SOLICITORS The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave Potter, Owtram & Peck, 42 West Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 agreements in respect of electricity or telephone equipment either 2AN, T: 01428 642321, E: [email protected], passing under, over or upon the land. The land is also sold subject FAO: Mr B Farley to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way, etc. AUCTION LEGAL PACK There are no public rights of way shown on the Ordnance Survey Map for the property. The ownership of the access track is This includes the searches, draft contract, deeds/epitome of title, included within the sale, subject to the neighbouring woodland to special conditions of sale etc and is available for purchase for £30 the north and the field to the west having access rights over it.. including VAT from the vendor's solicitors upon request. Alternatively it can be inspected free of charge by appointment at PLANS AND BOUNDARY FENCES Stags Launceston Office. It is the purchaser's responsibility to A plan which is not to be relied upon can be found on the reverse make all the necessary enquiries prior to the auction. of these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves from VIEWING inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy. Viewing of the property is strictly by prior appointment with the SERVICES vendor's appointed agents, Stags Launceston Office. Whilst the cabin is "off the grid" with no main electricity or water DIRECTIONS connected. There is a small array of solar panels on the cabin roof and wiring for a 'top-up' generator (brand new very quiet From Shebbear leave the village heading east, passing the generator can be purchased separately). Both mains water and entrance to Shebbear College on your left. Turn left at the first electricity are believed to be available nearby for connection. cross-roads and proceed north along College Road, passed the Purchasers must satisfy themselves on this point. Please see front of the College. After 0.7 of a mile, take the first sharp drainage search within Legal Pack. turning on the right, signposted , Sheepwash, Buckland Filleigh. Proceed along this road for approximately 0.4 of METHOD OF SALE a mile and the gate into the woodland will be found on the right The land is to be offered for sale by Public Auction at 6.00 pm on hand side, just after passing the Saw Mills on the left. A For Sale 27th September 2016 at Lakeside, Roadford Lake, board has been erected. Please park in the entrance splay. , Lifton, Devon, PL16 0RL. The woodland will be *DEFINITION OF GUIDE AND RESERVE sold subject to an undisclosed reserve and the vendor reserves the right for the auctioneer to bid in the usual way on their behalf up •Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. to the reserve. The vendors also reserve the right to sell all or part •Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot of the property prior to the auction. sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range. •Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction. The Spinney At Buckland Filleigh, Buckland Filleigh, Shebbear, EX21 5SH

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