195.35 Acres - South Allington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7

A mixed agricultural holding extending to 195.35 acres with a primary 6 bedroom Georgian style farmhouse and range of traditional farm buildings, set within the picturesque South Devon landscape. The property is for sale as a whole or in up to 7 lots, by Informal Tender.


INTRODUCTION
Manor Farm comprises a grand 6 bedroom Georgian farmhouse and diverse range of agricultural buildings, set within 195.35 acres of mixed agricultural land within the stunning South Devon coast.

DESCRIPTION
Offered for sale as a whole or in up to 7 lots, Manor Farm offers a unique opportunity to secure a historic property along the secluded South Devon coastline, a landscape designated for its national importance.
The property benefits from a primary dwelling with a range of buildings suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning consents, whilst the condition affords the purchaser an opportunity to modernise and finish to their own tastes.
The wider landholding provides a commercial agricultural acreage of mixed land, a large portion of which is actively cropped to cereals and has a history of a high standard of farming.

SITUATION
Manor Farm is situated amongst the South Devon hamlet of South Allington, approximately 7 miles south of Kingsbridge. The town of Kingsbridge offers a range of everyday shopping and banking facilities, as well as primary and secondary education services, with the larger city of Plymouth being located 29.5 miles away and providing a wide range of commercial services. Both Plymouth, Totnes and Exeter beyond offer connection to mainline rail services to London and the national rail network. The A38 expressway provides connection to the M5 motorway at Exeter. Lanacombe Beach is a pleasant 1.5 mile walk away and East Portlemouth with ferry service to Salcombe is just 3.8 miles away.

DIRECTIONS
From the town of Kingsbridge, take the A379 heading east out of the town. Continue until reaching the village of Frogmore, taking a right turn over Frogmore Creek, signposted East Prawle. Continue for 1/2 mile approx., taking a left turn at Lee Lane End Cross towards East Prawle. Continue for approximately 2 miles and upon reaching Chivelstone Cross, take a left turn towards South Allington. Lot 1 can be found within South Allington. What3words are included within these sales particulars and ‘For Sale’ signs will be erected locally.

LOT 1—MANOR FARMHOUSE, BUILDINGS & PASTURE

GUIDE PRICE: £895,000
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The primary Georgian farmhouse comprises a substantial 6 bedroom property with numerous adjacent agricultural buildings and set within 18.85 acres (7.63 hectares) or thereabouts, with 14.66 acres being permanent pasture, orchards and amenity land.

The farmhouse forms a Grade II* listed dwelling with records detailing a history back to the 18th century. Of a coursed and squared slate construction under a hipped slate roof, the property grandly stands overlooking private south facing gardens.

Whilst the property is in need of substantial renovation and modernisation, the imposing dwelling offers an abundance of potential to create a remarkable family residence within it’s own private grounds. Due to the scale of the property, Manor Farmhouse has previously been occupied as two separate dwellings but still retains historic internal features and could form a single family home once more.

Alongside the primary farmhouse, Lot 1 includes a range of historic agricultural buildings, of greatest note are two stone buildings under slate rooves of two storey design and with numerous arched doorways and openings. There are also various more modern agricultural buildings of 20th century construction, including a steel framed workshop building and general purchase agricultural building. The buildings are considered to offer potential for a range of uses, subject to securing relevant planning consent.

The surrounding land area that forms part of Lot 1 offers biodiverse outside space with a mixtures of grassland, gardens, trees and hedgerows, in addition to a watercourse that bisects the land.

LOT 2—20.70 ACRES OF ARABLE LAND

GUIDE PRICE: £165,000
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A useful block of 20.70 acres (8.38 hectares) or thereabouts of gently sloping south facing land capable of arable cropping but currently laid to pasture. The area comprises three regularly shaped parcels of bare land in a superb position overlooking the valley below.

LOT 3—19.80 ACRES OF PASTURE

GUIDE PRICE: £165,000
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Set within the valley, Lot 3 extends to 19.80 acres (8.01 hectares) or thereabouts of permanent pasture with the benefit of natural watering and direct road access. Whilst the majority of lot 3 benefits from established traditional Devon hedgerows, a new fence boundary will be required between Lots 1 and 3 where there is no traditional boundary. This shall be at the expense of the purchaser of Lot 3 and comprise a stockproof fence.

LOT 4—69.50 ACRES OF ARABLE

GUIDE PRICE: £600,000
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A commercial block of predominately arable land extending to 69.50 acres (28.11 hectares) or thereabouts of gently sloping land. The land has been largely utilised for arable cereal production and benefits from two access points from the highway. The majority of the land is capable of arable production however prospective purchasers are advised to review the sales plan as there are boundaries to the land with adjoining landowners that are not fenced or marked on site. The purchaser of Lot 4 is required to erect a new stockproof boundary against this internal third party land.

LOT 5—2.16 ACRES OF AMENITY WOODLAND

GUIDE PRICE: £10,000
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Lot 5 comprises a single parcel of mixed scrub and woodland, extending to 2.16 acres (0.87 hectares) or thereabouts and accessible by foot only. The parcel benefits from natural watering and offers a secluded parcel of land with mixed vegetation and shall appeal to amenity/recreational purchasers, subject to securing any consents that may be applicable.

LOT 6—7.28 ACRES OF PASTURE

GUIDE PRICE: £45,000
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Accessed view the stoned lane to the north east, Lot 6 comprises a single parcel of sloping permanent pasture extending to 7.28 (2.95 hectares) and is boarded by a range of traditional hedgerows.

LOT 7—56.66 ACRES OF PASTURE & COASTLAND

GUIDE PRICE: £330,000
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Set within a stunning hilltop position overlooking the South Devon coastline, Lot 7 comprises a mixture of pasture land and coastal scrub. Extending to 56.66 acres (22.93 hectares) or thereabouts, the land area offers a diverse land area suited to agricultural purchases and environmental conservationists alike. In addition, Lot 7 benefits from the remains of historic stone barn with views to the sea below.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand Lot 1 is served by a single phase mains electricity supply, mains water service and private septic tank. There is a private water supply also available to Lot 1. There is no certified central heating system for the property, however there is a historic system to part of the property.
No electrical or water supplies are understood to be connected to the remaining Lots. All remaining Lots are sold with the benefit any natural water supply that may or may not exist. The land is not believed to be subject to any outgoings.

There is a right of water supply from Lot 6 to an adjoining neighbour.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Council Tax: Manor Farm falls within Council Tax Band C within the district of South Hams District Council.
Broadband: No investigations have been made into the available broadband connections, a prospective purchaser is directed to make their own investigations.
Mobile Coverage: There is a mixture of mobile phone coverage on various networks but it is noted there are blackspots and for an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

ADDITIONAL LAND
The various lots are illustrated on the enclosed site plans and a higher resolution version is available upon request. It is noted that there is additional land adjacent to Lot 7 that is owned by one of vendors and offered for sale by sole selling agents Rendells with the same marketing period. This land is shaded grey but does not form part of this sale. Please contact Rendells for full details of this additional land.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale in lots as outlined within these details and to be sold by informal tender. Tenders must be received in writing on the attached tender form, which should arrive at either of the Agent’s offices before 12noon on Thursday 25th September 2025. Tender envelopes must be sealed and marked at ‘Tenders for Manor Farm’.
Tenders can be received to either of the joint Agent’s offices:
Rendells, 57 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NL; or
Greenslade Taylor Hunt, 8 Erme Court, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0SZ
Applicants are advised to submit tenders by recorded delivery or in person. Electronic tender submissions will not be accepted without prior agreement.
Any tender received will be subject to contract and the vendors are not obliged to accept the highest or any other offer.
The property is offered for sale as a whole or in up to seven lots as detailed within these sale particulars. The right is reserved however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes.