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Eastcott, Bude, EX23
31 Acre Land, Lake & Campsite – Bude
Eastcott, Bude, EX23
Sold STC
£200,000+
- Versatile parcel of approximately 31 acres of gently sloping land with sea views and boasting a well stocked fishing lake, 5 acres of woodland and a steel framed open barn.
- Ideal for grazing, equestrian or recreational use
- Certified campsite with 5 hardstanding pitches and 10 tent pitches.
- Situated within the hamlet of Eastcott,
Description
For sale by public auction on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 7pm Strawberry Field, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH Nestled within the hamlet of Eastcott, this versatile 31-acre estate combines productive agricultural potential with genuine coastal charm, boasting sweeping sea views across its gently sloping terrain. The land is partitioned into three main paddocks— accessed via a 5-bar metal gates and bordered by mature hedgerows—with a vehicular right of way along a nearby lane to ensure the movement of livestock and heavy machinery. At the top of the largest field, a substantial 60’ x 39' steel-framed open barn provides ample storage for farm equipment, gardening tools, or recreational gear. Whether you are drawn to the 5 acres of woodland, the well stocked private fishing lake, or the fact that it is a certified campsite via https://wildtrailscampingclub.com, the access for this at the time was via a neighbouring field via a mutual agreement, this right of access does not come with the sale. This parcel is an ideal fit for equestrian, grazing, or diverse recreational pursuits. Venue & Date - The auction will be held at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on 24th June 2026 at 7pm. Buyers are advised to attend by 6.30pm to register.
Location
Kivells markets this holding at Eastcott, Bude, EX23. Buyers should verify boundaries, access, services and planning position against the auction/legal pack.
Tenure
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Services | No services connected. |
Auction Information
| Auction date | 2026-06-24 at 7:00pm |
| Guide price | £200,000 Guide Price |
| Buyer’s administration fee | £2,000 + VAT (£2,400 inc VAT) |
| Status | Sold STC / treated as Sold Prior for HB import |
| Lot number | Not stated in supplied particulars |
Investment Analysis
This is a land/equestrian/amenity analysis rather than a residential BTL model. No residential rent or refinance assumption has been invented where no dwelling exists. Values below are HB desktop screening scenarios and not a valuation.
Investment Snapshot
| Guide Price | £200,000 |
| Approx. Area | 31.00 acres |
| Guide Price per Acre | £6,452 |
| Initial Improvement / Due-Diligence Allowance | £16,000 |
| Estimated Total Cost | £219,900 before SDLT |
| Low / Base / High Screening Value | £180,000 / £220,000 / £260,000 |
| Suggested Strategy | Agricultural, equestrian and recreational/campsite use |
| Main Risk | Campsite access arrangement does not transfer with the sale; no services connected. |
Market Comparables
No sufficiently like-for-like verified sold land comparables are contained in the supplied scrape. The guide-price-per-acre calculation above is therefore shown as a screening metric only; a rural surveyor/land agent should provide local comparable evidence before bidding.
Proposed Works
| Boundary / access / gate repairs | £4,000 |
| Vegetation / clearance / drainage | £3,200 |
| Building / stable / shelter repairs where applicable | £4,000 |
| Professional / planning / survey allowance | £2,400 |
| Contingency | £2,400 |
Low / Base / High Investment Scenario
| Low | £180,000 – downside land-value screening |
| Base | £220,000 – modest value enhancement / market-normalisation screening |
| High | £260,000 – stronger demand or successful enhancement; not planning-value assumption unless consent obtained |
Specialist Land / Development Analysis
Agricultural, equestrian and recreational/campsite use. Campsite access arrangement does not transfer with the sale; no services connected.
Kivells notes a certified campsite history, but the former campsite access was by agreement through neighbouring land and that access right does not transfer with the sale.
Maximum Bid Indicator
| Guide price | £200,000 |
| Improvement / due-diligence allowance | £16,000 |
| Known buyer admin fee | £2,400 inc VAT |
| Legal / survey allowance | £1,500 desktop allowance |
| Maximum bid approach | For land, use rural-surveyor value less all costs and desired margin; no unsupported residual-development value has been assumed. |
| SDLT | Buyer-specific and excluded. |
Strategy Recommendation
Agricultural, equestrian and recreational/campsite use.
Strategy Rating
| Land / amenity hold | ★★★★☆ |
| Income potential | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Development optionality | ★★☆☆☆ |
Key Risks
- Campsite access arrangement does not transfer with the sale; no services connected.
- Legal pack, title boundaries, rights of way and seller charges must be reviewed before bidding.
- Land value and income can be highly location- and use-specific.
Analysis Confidence
Medium for source facts; low for future value scenarios until a rural surveyor/land agent confirms local comparable evidence and permitted use.
Auction Details :
Kivells
Auction Date :
02/09/26
Lot Number :
009
Property Location:
Eastcott, Bude, EX23
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