Lot 3 – Moreleigh, Totnes

SITUATION

Place Barton Farm is located on the west side and within close proximity of the village of Moreleigh, ideally positioned roughly equidistant between Totnes and Kingsbridge, in the South Hams area of South Devon. The farm sits outside the designated National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The A38 dual carriageway expressway (connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network) and the city of Plymouth is about 24 miles to the west, with Exeter being about 35 miles to the north. 

DIRECTIONS

From the village of Moreleigh, proceed in westerly direction taking the road towards Gara Bridge. Continue along this road for about half a mile, and you’ll find the entrance to the farm on your left hand side. 

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DESCRIPTION

LOT 3 – Solar park (subject to a lease)

A 5-megawatt solar site, extending to a total of 25.70 acres (10.40 hectares). The solar park generates an income of approximately £40,000 per annum and increases in line with the retail prices index. The solar park has rights of access through the tracks in Lot 2. 

The lease commenced on 20 January 2017, and ends on 19 January 2043 between F P Wood & G R Wood and Place Barton Solar Park. A copy of the lease is available from the Sole Selling Agents.

TENURE

The farm is offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on legal completion with the solar park being subject to a lease, see Lot 3 above.

SPORTING, MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS

Included as far as known. 

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY 

Sold subject to all rights. No public rights of way across the property as far as known.

ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS

The farm is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Scheme Mid-Tier agreement which expires on 31/12/2027, total revenue payment being £30,216.99, as well as a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement which expires on 31/07/2027, total revenue being £37,012.08. Copies of the agreements can be obtained from the Sole Selling Agent. 

HOLDOVER 

The seller reserves the right to remove any unharvested crops between exchange of contracts and legal completion in the event that it has not been possible to remove the crops before these dates.

FARM SALE

The sellers reserve the right to potentially hold an on-site sale of farm machinery and equipment following exchange of contracts or legal completion. 

INGOING VALUATION

In addition to the purchase price the purchaser(s) will (if applicable) take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations, seeds, fertilisers and chemicals applied, fuel, feedstuffs including silage, hay and straw and any stocks and stores at valuation or cost. Payment is to be made upon completion at the figure assessed by the Vendors valuer based upon CAAV rates or contractors’ rates where applicable and invoiced costs of seed, fertiliser and sprays applied plus enhancement charged monthly from the drilling rate.

RESERVED RIGHTS

In the event of a sale in lots, cross rights and reservations may be imposed and granted for the provision of access, maintenance and services.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior), such that buyers are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by Friday 19th June 2026 at 12 noon. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.

All tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked ‘Place Barton Farm’. 

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.

Buyer(s) will be required to exchange contracts within twelve weeks of their solicitor receiving the draft contract documentation from the vendor’s solicitor.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, Luscombe Maye, Farms & Land, 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP. For further information please telephone 01548 800183.