Smithaleigh, Plymouth
- PROPERTY TYPE
Barn
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Barn with prior approval planning consent to convert to 3 residential four-bedroom dwellings
- Situated within approximately 4.18 acres (1.69 hectares) in all
- Mains water and mains electric connected (single phase)
- Concrete driveway ramp and apron
- Development opportunity
- Potential for other uses such as commercial / industrial (subject to planning)
- For sale by Formal Tender, with a closing date of Thursday 4th September 2025 at 12 noon
Description
DIRECTIONS
From Lee Mill, proceed in a westerly direction and proceed along New Park road towards Smithaleigh for approximately 1 mile. The entrance to the land will be found on the right hand side just before the A38 flyover.
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Grid reference :- SX5891 5560
SITUATION
The land & barn is situated on the north side of the A38 dual carriageway expressway, in the village of Smithaleigh in the South Hams area of South Devon.
The nearest city of Plymouth is approximately 8.5 miles to the west and the A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, being just 0.5 miles north with access via Smithaleigh.
DESCRIPTION
The barn & land at Smithaleigh comprises a general purpose modern farm building extending to 60’ x 40’ (2,400 square feet / 222 square metres). Constructed of a galvanised steel frame with concrete blockwork walls, timber cladding above, under a corrugated fibre cement roof and concrete floor. On the north side is a concrete driveway ramp and apron.
Included in the sale is the land surrounding the barn on the north and west side extending to approximately 4.18 acres (1.69 hectares) in all. The full extent which is outlined in red on the site plan below.
The land, currently divided into two enclosures, comprises a combination of gentle to moderate south, east, and west-facing slopes. The land is predominantly down to grass and provides significant protection to the building.
PLANNING CONSENT
The building has been granted prior approval for a proposed change of use to 3No. dwellinghouses (Class 3) & associated development subject to conditions. Dated 30 May 2025 (Planning application reference 0108/25/PDM).
The development must be completed within a 3 year period from the date of permission granted (30/05/2025).
Each dwelling proposed is four-bed, arranged over two floors. A copy of the consent and full details of the application can be found on South Hams District Council’s planning portal website.
SERVICES
The land benefits from a mains water supply and single phase electric to the building. There is also a septic tank installed at the rear of the building which has been unused.
TENURE
The property is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
There are no public rights of way across the land as far as are known.
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
All sporting and mineral rights are included with the land as far as are known.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements.
WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The land is sold subject to any Wayleave and Easements agreements.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior), with a closing date of Thursday 4th September 2025 at 12 noon.
Tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked ‘Barn & Land at Smithaleigh’
Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller (see Legal Pack below) and provide a deposit of 10% of their offer price, as their tender.
If either of these two component parts are not submitted, their tender risks being declined.
Moreover, the successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £3,000 plus VAT as an administration fee in addition to their tender.
A tender which is accepted by the seller will be treated as a binding contract and immediately constitute an exchange of contracts. Legal completion and payment of the balance of the purchase price will follow approximately 28 days later, or in the time frame as set out in the legal pack.
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.
LEGAL PACK
A copy of the legal pack may be requested from the seller's solicitors, Howard & Over Solicitors of Plym House, 3 Longbridge Road, Plymouth, PL6 8LT Attention: Jacob Cunningham Tel: , e-mail: jacob.
GUIDE PRICE
£250,000
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE Tel:
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP Telephone for details.
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