10 bed detached house

Our Summary

• Auction 2nd September
• In need of renovation
• The existing farmhouse, together with its established setting, provides an excellent foundation for the creation of a distinctive and characterful family home or wider scheme, with clear potential to capitalise on both its setting and inherent charm
• Method of Sale and Lotting The property will be offered for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION on 2nd September 2026 in the following three Lots
• The property is currently in a poor state of repair and requires comprehensive refurbishment throughout
• Internally, the dwelling is assumed to require complete modernisation, with little in the way of existing fittings considered serviceable
• Overall, the farmhouse presents a full renovation project, offering purchasers the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive programme of works to bring the property back to its former glory
• Opportunities of this scale and nature, combining a substantial farmhouse in need of complete renovation, range of versatile buildings and landholding within a desirable rural location, are increasingly scarce not only in the local market but the national market
• The Gardens & Grounds The farmhouse is complemented by attractive gardens and grounds which offer considerable scope for enhancement and landscaping, whilst already providing a number of established features including mature tree lined boundaries and areas of lawn
• The Farm Buildings A traditional range of former dairy buildings of varying construction, the majority being block built ranging from usable storage buildings to structures requiring refurbishment or redevelopment, providing flexibility for purchasers seeking agricultural, commercial, storage or alternative rural opportunities, some of which would be subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents; The Land at Little Silworthy
• Situated within a renowned grass-growing area, the land is capable of producing high yields of quality forage and whilst not intensively farmed in recent years, the land has been maintained through livestock grazing and presents purchasers with an excellent opportunity to enhance and further develop its agricultural potential
• Auction Information Venue & Date | The auction will be held at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 7pm
• Registration | Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the "Regulations") – as of 26th June 2017
• Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction
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• Please note if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, this fee remains payable
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• This deposit is also payable for all lots that are sold prior to auction
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