Property history of 1, Higher Greenway Farm Cottages, Maypool, Brixham TQ5 0ET, 18th Nov 2010
Previously listed for sale on
18th Nov 2010
Guide price £450,000
- 15 bedroom property
Property info
Property features
- Magnificent Location
- In need of refurbishment
- Incredible Estuary Views
- Available in 2 lots
- 1.2 acres
Property description
Sale of a character major part former house set in approximately 1.2 acres. In an imposing position with extraordinary south facing views over the Dart estuary to Dartmouth and the naval college beyond. Available in 2 Lots.
In an extraordinary location approximately quarter of a mile from the Dart Estuary and 1½ mile from the favoured village of Galmpton, in the lovely Dart Valley. There are many interesting walks in the area with local amenities including two village inns, a post office and a general store, in addition to a local butcher and hairdresser. For the golfing enthusiast there is the highly regarded Churston Golf Course situated just minutes away. There is also a doctors' surgery and an excellent primary and pre School, in addition to the popular Churston Ferrers Grammar School.
A magnificent three storey former country house used by the yha as a hostel since the mid 1950s and offers a comprehensive range of accommodation many of the hostels rooms are arranged around the impressive central atrium rising through the floors. Much of the building is fitted out with north American pine with fine staircase, banisters and a wealth of interesting features. The mansion is believed to have been built at the end of the 19th century for the then owner of Phillips Boatyard which can be seen from the property.
The current use is as a hostel but the current owners are submitting two applications for change of use. Offers should be on the basis that planning consent is granted for conversion of the building to one or two dwellings with an assumed list of conditions (List available).
Offers are invited for sale by Friday, 10th December, with tender forms available from the agent. Offers invited can be unconditional or conditional on planning consent as above. Offers welcomed for either lot or for the whole. Successful purchaser/s are expected to exchange contracts on receipt of consent, if offers are conditional. If the property is sold in 2 Lots then obligations in the contract will include:
A) Right of way for all times and all purposes between the highway and approximate point A and point B for the benefit of Lot 2 over Lot 1.
B) A fence to be erected by the owner of Lot 2 between points B, F & G. A fence to be erected between points E & C by the owner of Lot 1.
C) The present water supply runs to the approximate point W on Lot 1 and serves both lots. Lot 2 to have the right to connect a fresh supply to point W.
D) The existing communal septic tank system is situated at approximate situation S on Lot 2. This is to be a joint service for Lot 1 and Lot 2. The maintenance and repair cost to be apportioned 60/40 between Lot 1 and 2 respectively.
E) A right of way to be reserved for the benefit of Lot 1 over Lot 2 between C & D on foot only.
There is a private pedestrian right of way along the private drive down to the River Dart.
Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage (to be shared between the two lots).
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: e-mail:
Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on .
On leaving Totnes take the Paignton road (A385) and after approximately 4 miles at Tweenaway Cross turn right sign posted to Brixham. After a further 2 miles turn right onto the A3022/Dartmouth Road sign posted to Brixham. Take the right hand turn sign posted to Brixham and Kingswear (A379) after about 0.3 mile turn right at Manor Vale Road then right again at Greenway Road stay on this road and take a slight left and The River Dart Youth Hostel will be found on the left.
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Situation
In an extraordinary location approximately quarter of a mile from the Dart Estuary and 1½ mile from the favoured village of Galmpton, in the lovely Dart Valley. There are many interesting walks in the area with local amenities including two village inns, a post office and a general store, in addition to a local butcher and hairdresser. For the golfing enthusiast there is the highly regarded Churston Golf Course situated just minutes away. There is also a doctors' surgery and an excellent primary and pre School, in addition to the popular Churston Ferrers Grammar School.
Description
A magnificent three storey former country house used by the yha as a hostel since the mid 1950s and offers a comprehensive range of accommodation many of the hostels rooms are arranged around the impressive central atrium rising through the floors. Much of the building is fitted out with north American pine with fine staircase, banisters and a wealth of interesting features. The mansion is believed to have been built at the end of the 19th century for the then owner of Phillips Boatyard which can be seen from the property.
Planning
The current use is as a hostel but the current owners are submitting two applications for change of use. Offers should be on the basis that planning consent is granted for conversion of the building to one or two dwellings with an assumed list of conditions (List available).
Method of sale
Offers are invited for sale by Friday, 10th December, with tender forms available from the agent. Offers invited can be unconditional or conditional on planning consent as above. Offers welcomed for either lot or for the whole. Successful purchaser/s are expected to exchange contracts on receipt of consent, if offers are conditional. If the property is sold in 2 Lots then obligations in the contract will include:
A) Right of way for all times and all purposes between the highway and approximate point A and point B for the benefit of Lot 2 over Lot 1.
B) A fence to be erected by the owner of Lot 2 between points B, F & G. A fence to be erected between points E & C by the owner of Lot 1.
C) The present water supply runs to the approximate point W on Lot 1 and serves both lots. Lot 2 to have the right to connect a fresh supply to point W.
D) The existing communal septic tank system is situated at approximate situation S on Lot 2. This is to be a joint service for Lot 1 and Lot 2. The maintenance and repair cost to be apportioned 60/40 between Lot 1 and 2 respectively.
E) A right of way to be reserved for the benefit of Lot 1 over Lot 2 between C & D on foot only.
Access
There is a private pedestrian right of way along the private drive down to the River Dart.
Services
Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage (to be shared between the two lots).
Local authority
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. Tel: e-mail:
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on .
Directional note
On leaving Totnes take the Paignton road (A385) and after approximately 4 miles at Tweenaway Cross turn right sign posted to Brixham. After a further 2 miles turn right onto the A3022/Dartmouth Road sign posted to Brixham. Take the right hand turn sign posted to Brixham and Kingswear (A379) after about 0.3 mile turn right at Manor Vale Road then right again at Greenway Road stay on this road and take a slight left and The River Dart Youth Hostel will be found on the left.
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.