Land for sale

Butterbrook Reservoir, Harford, Ivybridge PL21

A unique opportunity to acquire a former South West Water reservoir set within 8.03 acres of woodland and amenity land, nestled of the edge of Dartmoor National Park.

For Sale by Online Timed Auction (unless previously sold). Auction ends Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 1pm.

Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Greenslade Taylor Hunt. No unauthorised access is permitted.
Description

The sale of this property affords prospective purchasers a unique chance to acquire a former South West Water reservoir set within approximately 8.03 acres of mixed woodland and amenity land, enjoying a quiet and private position on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
In total the property extends to 8.03 acres (3.25ha) or thereabouts and is offered for sale by Online Timed Auction as a whole . The full extent of the property is shown edged in Red on the accompanying plan.
Situation

The land is situated in a peaceful location on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, lying 3.4 miles to the north of Ivybridge; 4.2 miles from the A38 dual carriageway expressway. Ivybridge affords a thriving and active community with a range of amenities, to include primary and secondary schools, traditional inns, bustling high street and mainline rail service to London. The city of Plymouth lies 15.0 miles away to the west and affords a larger range of commercial, recreational and education services. Constructed in 1916, the reservoir historically served Ivybridge, before being made redundant in 2006.
Services & outgoings

The land does not currently benefit from any services. The agents are of the understanding there are no outgoings.
Directions

From the A38 westbound, exit at Wrangaton and turn right at the first t-junction, followed by a left at the second junction. Continue along the B3213 for approximately 2.7 miles, passing through the countryside towards Ivybridge. At the roundabout, turn right onto Cole Lane and proceed for around 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Harford Road, crossing over the railway bridge. Continue on Harford Road for about 1.9 miles until you reach the village of Harford. Once in the village, turn right at the church and follow the road uphill towards the moorland car park (sign-posted as shut to public). Here, staff members will be waiting to meet applicants and will accompany them on foot to the property from this point.
Access

Access will be by means of an uninterrupted right of easement and liberty to access the property at all times across the neighbouring land, which itself takes access from the public highway. The access across the neighbouring land comprises a single gravel track over open moorland.
Tenure

The land is of Freehold tenure offering vacant possession at the completion of the sale.
Local authority

Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JQ Tel: Health and saftey
Reservoirs can be hazardous. Strictly no lone or unsupervised viewing and no access is permitted outside of scheduled viewing days. Viewing is entirely at prospective buyers own risk. Neither the vendors nor the agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property.
Method of sale

The property will be offered for sale by online unconditional auction: The auction is due to end at 1pm Wednesday 8th October 2025.

The Auction Pack prepared by the vendor’s solicitors, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, is available online at
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. Prospective buyers are urged to review the auction pack thoroughly.
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

At the end of the auction the successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000, of which a “buyers fee” of £3,600 (incl. VAT) is retained by Bamboo Auctions/gth as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and the remaining £1,400 goes towards the purchase price.
Bidder registration

All potential bidders are required to register online at auction in order to view the legal documents and/or bid.
Sales prior

It is possible that the property may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling agent whether the land is being offered or if it has been withdrawn.