Chance to buy a piece of Dartmoor.

AN UNUSUAL lot comprising 125 acres of rugged moorland reputedly occupied by pixies has gone on the market for pounds 100,000.

Sheepstor, near Tavistock, Devon, which was once owned by relatives of Sir Francis Drake, includes prehistoric stone circles and a tor popular with walkers and climbers.

The buyer will also acquire the shooting rights for 350 acres of Dartmoor.

Mark Lewis, auctioneer with sale agents Symonds and Sampson, said it was a "very rare" opportunity to buy a piece of Dartmoor.

He added: "We have had everything from people who are interested in the stone circles for pagan things to people who want to buy it in memory of their late mother."

The estate agents said they knew nothing about rumours that former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, was interested in buying Sheepstor.

And they "cannot confirm or deny" whether pixies live in "Pixies House," which forms part of the sale.

The auction will be on July 2.