The opportunity
Stowford Mill is a major regeneration of the former paper mill complex and associated land at Ivybridge.
The wider scheme provides for a comprehensive mixture of residential, later-living accommodation and a planning history of commercial, employment and associated public-realm uses, together with the restoration and beneficial reuse of important historic buildings.
The residential element has now progressed substantially, with 32 new homes completed.
The later-living element has been sold to McCarthy Stone and is currently under construction.
The opportunity now presented is the remaining land within the Stowford Mill scheme.
The site therefore provides an opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a significant element of an established regeneration project rather than an isolated development site.
Descrption
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the remaining development land within the Stowford Mill regeneration scheme, a landmark former paper mill development occupying a prominent and highly accessible position close to Ivybridge town centre.
The opportunity will be of particular interest to developers, investors, property companies, specialist operators and mixed-use development businesses seeking a site with an established planning history.
Planning
The site has an extensive planning history dating from the original comprehensive regeneration proposal.
The principal planning application considered in the supplied Planning Application Report was:
27/1336/15/F
Stowford Mill, Harford Road, Ivybridge
The application was for:
Mixed-use regeneration of Stowford Mill including new residential development, later-living apartments, conversion of existing buildings to commercial uses, conversion of existing farm buildings to residential accommodation, community use, public square, car parking and landscaping.
Location
Stowford Mill occupies a prominent position in Ivybridge, immediately accessible from Harford Road and Station Road.
The site benefits from:
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Close proximity to Ivybridge town centre;
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Established residential catchment;
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Road access from Harford Road and Station Road;
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Proximity to the River Erme;
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Access to existing town-centre services and facilities;
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Proximity to Victoria Park;
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Proximity to Dartmoor and the surrounding South Hams countryside
Heritage
Stowford Mill is an important historic asset within Ivybridge.
The Mill buildings and Walled Garden are Grade II Listed Buildings, with Stowford Manor and the Railway Viaduct also forming important elements of the historic setting.
The regeneration scheme has consequently been designed around the retention, restoration and beneficial reuse of historic buildings, alongside new development.
Any purchaser will need to take full account of the heritage constraints and the conditions attached to the relevant planning and listed-building consents.
Planning support
Stowford Mill is identified as a strategic development opportunity within Ivybridge.
The site has historically been supported by the planning authority as a comprehensive regeneration opportunity, with the Planning Application Report stating that the site is previously developed land within the Ivybridge Development Boundary and that the principle of development was established.
Tenure
Freehold, subject to confirmation of the title, ownership structure, easements, covenants, leases, rights and exclusions applicable to the land being offered.
Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by informal tender with a deadline date of 10th November 2026 at 12pm. The vendor reserves the right to consider alternative methods of disposal.
Offers are invited on an unconditional basis.
Viewings
The property comprises a partially constructed, vacant development site with associated health and safety considerations. As such, access is strictly permitted by prior appointment only and must be arranged through the agents, Bradleys. Prospective bidders should be aware that inspections are made entirely at their own risk and neither the Vendor nor their Agent accept any liability.
Legal Fees
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.
Important notice
The particulars are prepared for guidance only and do not constitute an offer or contract.
Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all information, the extent and ownership of the land, planning permissions and conditions, Section 106 obligations, access, services, development costs and the suitability of the property for their proposed use.
Planning information quoted within these particulars includes information from the original Stowford Mill Planning Application Report and subsequent planning history. The original 2015 application should not be relied upon in isolation when assessing the current planning position.
The exact extent of the land for sale, the current approved development parameters and all outstanding planning obligations should be confirmed by the vendor’s solicitors and the Local Planning Authority prior to exchange of contracts.
Access onto the land is strictly by prior appointment only.
