Broadclyst Water Tower Broadclyst, Devon Broadclyst Water Tower, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3AA Grid Ref: SX98279674 Exeter City Centre 5 miles; Pinhoe 2 miles; M5 (J29) 3.5 miles (all distances approximate) An iconic disused water tower with possible alternative use potential (subject to planning consent), occupying a site of about 0.29 acres. Auction Guide Price: £39,950 Description & Location The sale of the now disused Broadclyst Water Tower affords an excellent and rare opportunity to acquire this striking and iconic structure, situated in the countryside close to the western edge of Broadclyst village in Devon. The structure is understood to have been built in the 1940’s to serve the local village and continued to be used up until 2008. The regional city centre of Exeter lies approximately 5 miles distant to the south west, with the district of Pinhoe around 2 miles distant. Junction 29 of the M5 motorway is around 3.5 miles distant. around 16.12m high. It has pedestrian access at its base The Tower occupies a rectangular site, surrounded by and ladder ascending through the main former water tank chain link fencing with a secure gated access. The site is section and up to the roof. The tank section extends to mainly grassed with a number of mature Poplar trees on approximately 225 cubic metres, with an internal diameter its fringes. The freehold site extends in total to of around 9.44m, or thereabouts. approximately 0.29 acres (0.12 hectares) or thereabouts and is accessed via a right of way (at all times and for all The property may have potential for alternative uses, purposes) over a trackway running from the north-eastern subject to obtaining any necessary consents/approvals corner of the site to the nearest public highway to the east from the Local Planning Authority. (the B3181). Services The Water Tower enjoys rural views in most directions, It is understood that services are available nearby. over land currently owned by the National Trust. Prospective purchasers to make their own utility enquiries. The Tower itself is of concrete construction and stands at Tenure & Possession The property is offered for sale freehold (title absolute) with full vacant possession of all parts available upon completion of the purchase which will be scheduled to take place 28 days from the closing date of the online auction or earlier by agreement between the parties. The title is registered with the Land Registry under title number: DN560776. Decommissioning The vendors (South West Water) undertake to fully decommission the pipework within the boundaries of the property (leaving the redundant decommissioned pipework in the ground) at their cost within six months of the date of completion of the sale, and reserve all necessary rights to enable them to undertake this decommissioning. Directions From Junction 29 of the M5 motorway proceed towards Exeter city centre on “Honiton Road”. After 0.3 miles, at the first roundabout take the third exit on to “Ambassador Drive/Cumberland Way” and after 0.8 miles turn right on to the B3181 towards Pinhoe, Broadclyst and Cullompton. After 3 miles, Broadclyst Village will appear on your right and the Water Tower will be visible in the fields on your left. Viewers are advised to park in Broadclyst Village and proceed on foot to the subject property, taking care when crossing the B3181. The access track will be identified by our “For Sale” board. Local Authorities East Devon District Council, Council Offices, Knowle, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8HL. Tel: (01395) 516551. Viewing Strictly by appointment only through the selling Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH). All viewings will be external only. Our Health and Safety policy requires all interested parties undertaking viewings of this site/property to be strictly accompanied by a member of our staff. If so directed by a member of GTH they must wear their own appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to our policy and view the site unaccompanied (or without PPE if required) then they do so at their own risk and GTH/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by online unconditional auction: gth.net/auctions/onlineauction Reserve The property will be offered for sale subject to an undisclosed reserve and the Vendors reserve the right through their Agents to bid up to and including the reserve price. Auction Pack The Auction Pack prepared by the vendor’s solicitors, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, is available online at gth.net/auctions/onlineauction All prospective purchasers bidding through the online auction will be deemed to have bid for the property in the full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter. Buyers Fee The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay a “buyers fee” of £1,200 (inclusive of VAT), which is split 50:50 between the selling Agents and Bamboo Auctions (the online auction provider). Administration Fee The successful purchaser(s) will also be liable to pay an “administration fee” of £2,400 (inclusive of VAT) to the selling Agents. This is to cover the Agents’ marketing costs and costs of bringing the property to auction. Bidder Registration All potential bidders are required to register online at gth.net/auctions/online auction in order to view the legal documents and/or bid. Consumer Protection Regulations Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Guide Price: An indication of the seller’s current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Reserve Price: the seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. IMPORTANT NOTICE: For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Version v.3.1 – prepared 30.10.2019 Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt. 23 Broad Street, South5 Molton,Fore Street, Devon, Tiverton, EX36 3AQ Email: [email protected], EX16 6LN Tel:Email: 01769 [email protected] 574500 | Ref: STM180130 Tel: 01884 243000 | Ref: TIV gth.net .