For Sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 30th March 2022, 7pm at The Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon<br />A fantastic development opportunity to purchase a traditional <br />three bedroom farmhouse requiring complete renovation. <br />Quiet rural hamlet location with far reaching rural views.<br /><br /><br /> Description<br />Windy Cross Farmhouse and Barn is located just off a rural parish road, backing on to open farmland with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. <br /><br />Both properties sit on a level site and offer a unique opportunity to restore and develop two unique dwellings, one being the complete renovation of the farmhouse, and the other to build from scratch a new four bedroom house. Each property will have its own off road parking and gardens.<br /><br /><br />Method of Sale<br />Windy Cross Farmhouse and Barn will be offered for sale by Public Auction on 30th March 2022, in the following two lots;<br /><br /><br />The Farmhouse - Lot 1<br />Windy Cross farmhouse is in need of complete renovation, having not been lived in for at least 17 years. Part of the property is thought to be extremely old, noted on ancient tithe maps. The local authority have recognised it as an Undesignated Heritage Asset, and planning permission will have to be sought to reinstate it. The farmhouse is constructed of cob, stone and concrete block and has a part turnerised slate and part corrugated sheet roof. The accommodation comprising; entrance hall, leading to the kitchen, two receptions rooms and a further boot room. Two staircases lead to the first floor, part of which has collapsed and there are the remains of three rooms.<br /><br />An integral shippon can be found on the eastern elevation and this could be incorporated in the accommodation subject to planning. <br /><br />Access to the farmhouse is by the western side of the dwelling and this leads to a level ‘yard’ and grassed area at the rear. From here there are lovely countryside views.<br /><br /><br />The Barn, Windy Cross Farm - Lot 2<br />In addition to the old farmhouse, planning permission has been granted (Ref: 1/1247/2021/FUL) for the demolition of an existing agricultural building and the erection of a dwelling house with associated works including part change of use of land to domestic curtilage.<br /><br />The site extends is level and has super far reaching views to the rear. <br /><br />The planning has allowed for a four bedroom two storey dwelling, set back from the parish road. Please see associated planning documentation for further information.<br /><br />Please see below 3D render images of proposed dwelling supplied by RA Rowe. Not to scale and for identification purposes only.<br /><br /><br />Miscellaneous Information<br />Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.<br /><br />Services to The Farmhouse: Mains water and electricity are connected to the farmhouse and there is private drainage. Services to The Barn: Mains electricity and water are thought to be close by, but are not connected. <br /><br />Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agents whose decision acting as the experts shall be final.<br /><br />Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way: The land is <br />offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property Charges Register of the registered title, together with all public rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property. <br /><br />Land and Location Plans: Not to scale and for identification purposes only.<br /><br />Local Authority: Torridge District Council, Bideford.<br /><br />Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Farmhouse = G (16). <br /><br />Auction Information<br />Date of Auction: Windy Cross Farmhouse and Barn will be offered for sale in two lots, by public auction on Wednesday 30th March 2022 at 7pm at Strawberry Fields, Fore Street, Lifton, PL16 0DE. Buyers are advised to attend by 6.30pm to register.<br /><br />Buyers Auction Fees: All successful buyers at Kivells property auctions should note that on the exchange of contracts a buyer's administration fee of £1500.00 plus VAT (Total: £1800 inc. VAT) is payable to Kivells. The successful buyer will also be required to reimburse the vendor for search fees.<br /><br />Buyers Registration: Please note all bidders will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction and in so doing will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.<br /><br />Completion: Will take place at 28 days from the auction, or earlier by agreement between the parties. On the night of the auction, 10% of the purchase price will fall due as a deposit being exchange of contracts. <br /><br />Conditions of Sale: These will not be read out in <br />detail at the auction but will be available for inspection from the seller’s solicitors and in the auction room prior to the sale. All interested buyers will be assumed to have acquainted themselves with the conditions of sale.<br /><br />Vendors Solicitors: Tom Graham, Stephens & Scown, Exeter. Tel: . Email: T. <br /><br /><br />Viewing<br />Strictly by appointment only. <br /><br />Contact Us<br />Please call us on or email <br /><br />Location<br />The property is situated in a rural parish of Thornbury, just over 4½ miles from the ancient market town of Holsworthy which offers a wide range of facilities including Waitrose supermarket, agricultural and feed merchants and a weekly livestock and pannier market. <br /><br />The popular coastal resort of Bude is 14 miles away with two sandy beaches and access to the A39 Atlantic Highway. The A39 links Barnstaple and Wadebridge and provides access to the North Cornish coast. The A30 can be reached at either Launceston or Okehampton and provides a quick link to Truro and Exeter. At Exeter there is access to the M5 motorway network, a mainline railway station and international airport.