Land at Bowhayes Farm , Culmstock

DESCRIPTION 

A rare opportunity to purchase an attractive block of land situated a short distance from the popular village of Culmstock in Mid Devon. The block extends in total to approximately 5.74 acres or thereabouts, and benefits from direct gated road access from the Council lane to the south. 

To the south-eastern corner of the land is a useful area of hardstanding, upon which is situated an adaptable 2-bay timber framed field shelter with a mono-pitched profile steel roof.  

To the southwestern corner of the land is a small unmanaged area of copse and scrub, with various deciduous trees, adding to the land’s general amenity and environmental appeal. 

The pasture field runs to the north, with a gentle northerly aspect, bounded by mature treed bank and hedgerows. 

The land is bisected by a public footpath, which crosses through the centre of the field running north/south, providing convenient access on foot to the village of Culmstock which lies around 0.9 miles to the north by road (0.45 miles via public footpath).  

The land affords significant appeal to those with agricultural, equestrian, environmental, horticultural or general amenity interests (subject to any necessary planning permissions where applicable). 

SITUATION

The property occupies a delightful rural position close to the favoured historic village of Culmstock (0.9 miles by road), with its café/shop, pub, Church, village hall and Primary School. The town of Cullompton lies around 7 miles to the south-west, affording a more extensive range of retail, recreational and scholastic facilities. Lying around 6 miles distant is Junction 27 of the M5 motorway together with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that no mains services are currently connected to the property. The land will not be sold with any form of piped water supply. A natural seasonally variable stream runs within part of the land - the reliability of any such natural supply of water cannot be guaranteed. We would note that a buyer may also wish to consider installing rainwater harvesting facilities to the field shelter roof, and/or investigate the possibility of installing a private borehole if required. 

DIRECTIONS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council (MDDC).

Tenure: The land will be sold Freehold. Vacant possession will be available upon completion, with the exception of any cut timber and hedge trimmings/arisings that may remain within the existing pile present on the holding as at the date of completion.      

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 

Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%). 

Construction Type: Building is of timber framed construction beneath a profile steel roof. 

Planning Permission: The field shelter was originally erected under MDDC planning permission ref. 09/01763/FULL.

Rights & Restrictions: The land is crossed by a public footpath running north/south. 

Countryside Stewardship Environmental Scheme Agreement: We have been advised that the land is subject to a CS agreement, which expires 31/12/2027. Details are included within the auction legal pack. The buyer will be required to use reasonable endeavours to take over the remainder of the agreement and agree to observe and comply with the conditions of the agreement.  

Method of Sale: The property will be offered for sale by online unconditional auction: www.gth.net/auctions/property/onlineauctions        Timed Online Auction due to end at 1pm on Thursday 27th August 2026.

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, will be available online at www.gth.net/auctions/property/onlineauctions

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 and Administration Fees: At the end of the auction the successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay a “buyers fee” in the sum of £4,800 (incl. VAT), which is retained by Bamboo Auctions/GTH as a contribution towards the online platform costs.  

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 AND HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. Land and buildings are a potentially hazardous environment and for prospective purchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant when viewing, particularly around buildings and in fields containing stock. All persons viewing the property are asked to observe the country code and close all gates. 

Greenslade Taylor Hunt, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Greenslade Taylor Hunt has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 

3. We have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard. 

4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchasers inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn.      

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As set out in the Special Conditions of Sale within the Auction Legal Pack, On completion the Buyer shall reimburse the Seller £603.24 (inclusive of VAT) for the Property search results and title documents provided with the legal pack for the Lot and £150 plus VAT documentation fee.

Buyers and Administration Fees: At the end of the auction the successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay a “buyers fee” in the sum of £4,800 (incl. VAT), which is retained by Bamboo Auctions/GTH as a contribution towards the online platform costs.