Land for sale in Vicarage Park, Kingston TQ7

Directions

From the centre of Kingston village, proceed onto Westentown and turn left onto the unmetalled track with the wooden gate marked 'private'. Proceed for 50 yards and the entrance gate to the fields will be found on the right hand side. This entrance drive, linking directly to the public highway, forms part of the freehold being sold.

Alternatively proceed into Kingston village via Orcheton Lane, at Four Cross junction turn right towards Ringmore following the signs towards the Dolphin Inn. Proceed in a westerly direction for approximately 100 yards and the the wooden entrance gate on the northern boundary of the land will be found on the left hand side.

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Situation

The land is situated on the north-east side of the village of Kingston, in the South Hams area of South Devon. Within walking distance of the magnificent Wonwell Beach, just 1.6 miles to the west and the expansive Bigbury Bay, just 5 miles distant.

The market town of Kingsbridge is about 9 miles to the east and the A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, being about 11 miles to the north.

Description

Vicarage Park extends to approximately 5.66 acres (2.29 ha) of pasture land as approximately outlined in red on the site plan.

The land has a combination of gentle and moderate south facing slopes and was all down to grass, having in recent years been left to natural regeneration.

Access to Vicarage Park may be gained from the unmetalled entrance drive off Westentown leading to the wooden entrance gate on the southern boundary of this lot, or alternatively through the wooden gateway in the north eastern corner of the land off the council maintained highway. Both access points are approximately marked by a G on the site plan.

The land offers the potential for a wide range of uses, including general recreation/amenity purposes subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

Services

Mains water supply believed to be connected to the land, but further investigation being carried out by the seller. Buyers are invited to enquire from the Selling Agents the up to date position.

In the event that is it discovered that there is no water connection to the land, the buyer will be required to make their own arrangements regarding any future connection.

Planning history

Vicarage Park has a refused planning consent (application number 0761/20/opa) for the development of 12 new houses dated 3 March 2020. The appeal decision was also dismissed for the site. Further details and other relevant documents can be found on South Hams District Council's planning portal.

Overage clause

The land is not being sold with an overage clause in respect of any future residential (or other) development.

Public rights of way

There is a public right of way (prow Kingston Footpath 4) which proceeds through the Vicarage Park and the approximate route is highlighted in purple on the site plan.

Sporting and mineral rights

All sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, as far as are known.

Guide price

£150,000

method of sale

Vicarage Park is offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior) such that buyers are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by Thursday 21st March 2024 at 12 noon.

Tender forms are available on requested from the Sole Selling Agent and must be returned to 62 Fore Street, Kingbridge, TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked 'Vicarage Park'.

Buyers are invited to submit offers for the entirety of the land or for alternative areas/parts of the land should they so wish. All offers/alternative proposals must be submitted to the Sole Selling Agent by the deadline date as detailed above.

The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or any of the offers and the seller reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the way in which the land is offered for sale.

Tenure

The land is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on legal completion.

Local authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel:

health & safety

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, Luscombe Maye. Telephone .