**Situation and description**
Located off the B3196 just after California Cross and before the village of
Loddiswell, this is a substantial site of approx. 2 acres that has been used
for a number of commercial uses over the years including most recently for the
growing on of fish and aquatic plants. (The Emperor Lakes to the rear are
under separate ownership and are unaffected by this sale) The A38 Dual
Carriageway is approximately 5 miles distant linking Exeter and the M5
Motorway with Plymouth and Cornwall to the west. Ivybridge is approximately 8
miles away offering a full range of facilities and amenities, with the sought
after towns of Kingsbridge and Dartmouth also within easy reach. The central
location of this site in the South Hams will be attractive to a wide range of
Businesses.
The site currently comprises a range of basic commercial buildings running
along one boundary, plus several concrete bases where additional buildings
once stood. At the top of the site is a Barn which was converted over 10 years
ago to form site managers accommodation. We understand this does not currently
have planning consent but due to the length of time it has been occupied,
could offer an opportunity to obtain a Certificate of Lawfulness if required,
or could be converted to an Office etc. The site therefore offers great scope
for a Business to adapt and develop the site for their particular Business use
which could include a Builder’s, Scaffolders or Plant and Equipment yard,
Timber Yard, Agricultural Contractors Yard etc. These uses would all be
subject to obtaining the necessary Planning and Building Regulations consents.
**Accommodation**
Brief details of the accommodation, with approximate maximum dimensions are as
follows: -
Building No 1 (Lower area) 8. 6m x 5. 6m (28’4” x 18’7”) max
Concrete floor. Double doors. Translucent roof panels.
Building No 1 (Upper area) 18. 2m x 5. 9m (59’8” x 19’4”) max
Part floored with timber.
Building No 2 10. 3m x 4. 5m (33’10” x 14’9”) max
Some block low dividing walls. Concrete floor.
Building No 3 14. 98m x 8. 1m (49’2” x 26’8”) max
Concrete floor. Fish tank plus some low block dividing walls.
Site Managers Accommodation
Converted from part of the original commercial building and offering a Sitting
Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom. (Agents Note: We understand that this
conversion does not have planning consent for a change of use to a Residential
use, but has been occupied for over 10 years as Managers Accommodation)
Yard Area
The Yard is a gently sloping gravelled and hard cored yard area with some
concrete bases from pervious buildings which have now been removed. The Yard
area is surrounded by a bund and shared access track around the outside (as
per aerial photograph) This track is part of this site, but also provides
access to the Fishing lakes below
**Planning**
The site has an extensive planning history which was originally linked to the
fishing lakes below but which are now separate, and under different ownership.
Please see below a link to the South Hams Planning Portal for the most
relevant consent: -
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This Planning Reference No 32/2385/10/cle was for a Lawful Development
Certificate for an existing use or operation or activity for 7 buildings and 5
hard surfaced car - parking areas and was granted in February 2011. A copy of
the plans, the Officers Report accompanying this consent and a copy of the
Certificate of Lawfulness are enclosed below, however interested parties
should make their own enquiries of the planning authority.
**Price and tenure**
Unconditional offers are invited upon a guide price of £400, 000 for the
freehold of this substantial site with vacant possession on completion.
Interested parties will be required to confirm they have satisfied themselves
with the planning history of the site and that their offer is not subject to
planning.
**Business rates**
We have been unable to find a current Rateable Value for the premises. For
further information please contact South Hams District Council business rates
Department energy performance certificate
We understand that workshops and Industrial Sites that have a low energy
demand are not required to have an EPC and have an exemption from the
regulations. Please see link below.
Interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries.
**Services**
We understand that mains water and electricity are available with a private
drainage system located on the site. An lpg gas tank is located by the
entrance for the central heating in the Manager Accommodation.
**Legal costs**
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.
**Viewing and further information**
Strictly by prior appointment only with the sole agent, for the attention of
Tony Noon Ref (0747)

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