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Land at Clarkham Cottages, Swan Hill Road, Colyford

Guide price £750,000 Having knowledge of the purchase price allows you to calculate the overall expense incurred in acquiring the property. Read our glossary page


BUILDING PLOT - APPROX. 1 ACRE
LAND WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL BACKING ON TO THE BEAUTIFUL AXE ESTUARY

A generously proportioned plot of land alongside the picturesque River Coly. It has a frontage to Swan Hill Road of about 37m (120') and is informally estimated at 1.1 acres with detailed consent for a 4 Bedroomed detached house. The land has been in the same family ownership for some 65 years and has been much loved and enjoyed as a secluded retreat. There is an old apple orchard with carpets of snowdrops and daffodils, a vegetable garden, and beyond the southern boundary is the unspoilt Axe Estuary.

The land is situated in the picturesque East Devon village of Colyford which has a thriving local community and facilities including a church, village hall, 2 pubs, post office and general store, butchers shop, cafe and the highly regarded Colyton Grammar School. The sea at Seaton is about 2 miles to the south and inland is the ancient country town of Colyton (approx. 1 mile). There is a mainline railway station at Axminster some 5 miles inland (Exeter to Waterloo line).

In summary, the land is situated in a superb location, probably the last of its kind in the village.

PLANNING
Detailed planning approval was granted in April 2023 for a 4 Bedroomed detached house. The plans can be viewed on the East Devon District Council Planning Portal. Application No. 22/2632/FUL. A copy of the consent is attached.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
Buyers are kindly advised to research this land and enquire with the marketing agent prior to arranging a viewing.
Local Authority: East Devon District Council
Tenure: Freehold
Conservation Area: this land is located within a Conservation Area. Buyers are advised to make enquiries with the local authority as to Conservation Area and planning related queries.
Flood Risk: the lower part of the land is designated by the Environment Agency as at risk of flooding. The Vendors advise that in their experience flooding has been minor. Consequently building on this section of the land is unlikely to be permitted.
The Vendor is not aware of any payment liabilities, restrictions on permitted development, covenants, tree preservation orders or rights of way/easements on this land.

SERVICES
We understand the following to be correct but applicants should verify this with their own enquiries.
Electricity: Mains Availble.
Water: Mains Available.
Drainage: Mains Available.
Broadband and Mobile Signal/Coverage: See checker.ofcom.org.uk

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Vendor's Agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents of 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis.

DIRECTIONS
From Lyme Regis take the A3052 towards Sidmouth and Exeter for about 5 miles. Cross over the River Axe and the Tramway and enter the village of Colyford. The land will be found shortly on the left hand side just before the right turn to Colyton.

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