Land For Sale £70,000
A highly accessible parcel of 3.37 acres (1.36 hectares) of versatile level land with excellent access directly onto the public highway.
For Sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior)
12noon on Wednesday 31st January 2024
Guide Price (As a whole): £1,150,000.
Available as a whole or in 6 lots
The sale of Coolings Farm presents prospective buyers with a unique opportunity to acquire a well-equipped and modern agricultural holding, previously utilised for livestock production with the benefit of quality productive croppable land, extensive modern farm buildings and a 5 bedroom dwelling.
Constructed in the late 2000s, the farmhouse at Coolings Farm comprises a dormer bungalow under a slated roof. Currently with 5 bedrooms but potential for adjustment to provide further accommodation. The property presents a flexible layout and is currently split into two separate flats but with the ability to return to a single family home. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition as issued under the original planning consent from South Hams District Council.
In recent years, Coolings Farm has been operated as a commercial dairy enterprise with elements of infrastructure to support such livestock use. The farm buildings comprise of a range of general purpose modern farm buildings suitable for storage of agricultural inputs, machinery and fodder, livestock housing and handling systems, with former parlour and dairy buildings. Both these buildings still benefit from the original parlour pits and as such offer the opportunity to be refitted for their initial purpose.
As a whole, the total area of the holding extends to 43.71 acres (17.69 hectares), with the vast majority being level or gently sloping and capable of arable cultivation. The land has been managed to a high standard for commercial agriculture with areas of the pasture land being reseeded in recent years. The majority of the fields are bordered by traditional Devon bank hedgerows with a mixture of livestock fencing and various access gateways internally and directly onto the public highway.
LOT 5: 3.37 acres of agricultural land.
Guide Price £70,000.
A highly accessible parcel of 3.37 acres (1.36 hectares) of versatile level land with excellent access directly onto the public highway. The land is suitable for arable cultivation although has the potential for other uses. Lot 5 is shaded orange on the attached plan.
SERVICES
Lot 1 benefits from mains electricity and water services. Lot 2 benefits from mains watering. The remaining lots rely on natural water supplies as available. No further services are understood to be present.
It is noted that foul drainage is by means of a single septic tank drainage system shared with the neighbouring dwelling. The drainage system, which has not been inspected, may require attention and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations
Coolings Farm is situated on the fringes of the small community of East Prawle, some 9.5 miles from the popular town of Kingsbridge, on the edge of the sought after South West Coastline. Whilst being a short drive away from the nearby town of Kingsbridge, Coolings Farm offers a secluded and private location with far reaching south facing views over the beautiful coastline.
The town of Kingsbridge offers a wide range of everyday shopping and banking facilities as well as primary and secondary educational services, with the city of Plymouth lying 35 miles to the west and affording a larger range of commercial , recreational and educational services. Both Plymouth and Exeter (45 miles east) provide mainline railway services to London and the remainder of the South West. The A38 dual carriage way expressway lies within short distance offering good road links to London, the M5 and beyond.
For Sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior)
12noon on Wednesday 31st January 2024
Guide Price (As a whole): £1,150,000.
Available as a whole or in 6 lots
The sale of Coolings Farm presents prospective buyers with a unique opportunity to acquire a well-equipped and modern agricultural holding, previously utilised for livestock production with the benefit of quality productive croppable land, extensive modern farm buildings and a 5 bedroom dwelling.
Constructed in the late 2000s, the farmhouse at Coolings Farm comprises a dormer bungalow under a slated roof. Currently with 5 bedrooms but potential for adjustment to provide further accommodation. The property presents a flexible layout and is currently split into two separate flats but with the ability to return to a single family home. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition as issued under the original planning consent from South Hams District Council.
In recent years, Coolings Farm has been operated as a commercial dairy enterprise with elements of infrastructure to support such livestock use. The farm buildings comprise of a range of general purpose modern farm buildings suitable for storage of agricultural inputs, machinery and fodder, livestock housing and handling systems, with former parlour and dairy buildings. Both these buildings still benefit from the original parlour pits and as such offer the opportunity to be refitted for their initial purpose.
As a whole, the total area of the holding extends to 43.71 acres (17.69 hectares), with the vast majority being level or gently sloping and capable of arable cultivation. The land has been managed to a high standard for commercial agriculture with areas of the pasture land being reseeded in recent years. The majority of the fields are bordered by traditional Devon bank hedgerows with a mixture of livestock fencing and various access gateways internally and directly onto the public highway.
LOT 5: 3.37 acres of agricultural land.
Guide Price £70,000.
A highly accessible parcel of 3.37 acres (1.36 hectares) of versatile level land with excellent access directly onto the public highway. The land is suitable for arable cultivation although has the potential for other uses. Lot 5 is shaded orange on the attached plan.
SERVICES
Lot 1 benefits from mains electricity and water services. Lot 2 benefits from mains watering. The remaining lots rely on natural water supplies as available. No further services are understood to be present.
It is noted that foul drainage is by means of a single septic tank drainage system shared with the neighbouring dwelling. The drainage system, which has not been inspected, may require attention and prospective purchasers should carry out their own investigations
Coolings Farm is situated on the fringes of the small community of East Prawle, some 9.5 miles from the popular town of Kingsbridge, on the edge of the sought after South West Coastline. Whilst being a short drive away from the nearby town of Kingsbridge, Coolings Farm offers a secluded and private location with far reaching south facing views over the beautiful coastline.
The town of Kingsbridge offers a wide range of everyday shopping and banking facilities as well as primary and secondary educational services, with the city of Plymouth lying 35 miles to the west and affording a larger range of commercial , recreational and educational services. Both Plymouth and Exeter (45 miles east) provide mainline railway services to London and the remainder of the South West. The A38 dual carriage way expressway lies within short distance offering good road links to London, the M5 and beyond.
