Braunton

A level area of grass land on the Braunton Marshes, near to the North Devon coast. Approximately 16.21 acres (6.56 hectares) in total. Adjoining the Flats Pill (stream). Available as a whole and in two lots. For sale by private treaty. FREEHOLD.

SITUATION
The land is located on Braunton Marsh, within a Heritage Coasts area and approximately 2 miles to the south-west of the village of Braunton.

Saunton Sands beach is approximately 2 miles to the west (on foot) and the other beaches at Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are all within east reach. The regional centre of Barnstaple is approximately 6 miles to the east.

INTRODUCTION
The land totals approximately 16.21 acres (6.56 hectares) and comprises a level area of grass land on Braunton Marsh which is currently used for grazing cattle.

The land is classified as grade 3 and the soils are described as loamy and sandy soils with naturally high groundwater and a peaty surface.

LOT 1
GUIDE PRICE £120,000

Lot 1 comprises the larger western section of the land and extends to approximately 12.49 acres (5.05 hectares). This lot is all grass and there is a drainage ditch running through the land and into the Flats Pill (a stream) which flows along the southern boundary.

LOT 2
GUIDE PRICE £40,000

Lot 2 is the eastern section of the land and comprises a level paddock which is suitable for grazing. This lot totals 3.72 acres (1.51 hectares) and adjoins the Flats Pill (a stream) on the southern boundary.

BOUNDARY FENCE
If Lot 1 is sold separately to Lot 2, the purchaser of Lot 1 will be responsible for erecting a stock-proof fence on the boundary between Lots 1 and 2.

ACCESS
There is access between the public highway and the land being sold via a hard track known as Gollowell Track.

If Lot 2 is sold separately to Lot 1, the seller will install a new gateway into Lot 2 directly from Gollowell Track.

SERVICES
There are no services currently connected to the land.

TENURE
The land is owned freehold. Lot 1 is registered on the Land Registry. Lot 2 is currently not registered on the Land Registry.

METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by private treaty and is available as a whole and in two lots.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Devon District Council.

LAND MANAGEMENT
The land is currently managed within a Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement which ends on the 31st December 2028. The management options for the land being sold are GS2 (Permanent Grassland with very low inputs) & GS12 (Lenient Grazing Supplements).

DRAINAGE FEES
Drainage fees will have to be paid annually on the land. This covers the cost of the drains / pill being kept clean and the hard track being kept serviced. In 2023 the seller was charged £245 for the 40 acres of land they own on Braunton Marsh.

DESIGNATIONS
The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) and a Heritage Coasts area.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it.

There are no public rights of way passing through the land.

LAND PLAN
A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only.

VIEWING
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Please contact Stags to arrange a viewing appointment. Tel: 01271 322833. Email: [email protected]

DIRECTIONS
From the Chivenor Cross roundabout on the A361, proceed towards Braunton. After 400 yards, proceed straight across at the following roundabout. Continue on this road for approximately 0.75 miles and at the roundabout (with the Murco petrol station on your right) turn left into Velator Way.

After approximately 350 yards, proceed straight across at the next roundabout and after approximately 1.1 miles, the entrance track to the land will be found on the left. Continue on this track until reaching a 90 degree left turn, and the land will be found straight ahead (please refer to the land plan for access to each lot).

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WARNING
Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of any livestock.

DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.