For Sale by Public Auction - Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 12 midday - The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet and via Livestream. Two parcels of permanent pastureland located within a secluded position and surrounded by open countryside with direct views of Glastonbury Tor. Lot B - Single enclosure of level pastureland extending to approximately 5.12 acres (2.07 hectares). Direct access and level in aspect. Auction Guide Price: £30,000 to £40,000.

Description

Two parcels of permanent pastureland located within a secluded position and surrounded by open countryside with direct views of Glastonbury Tor. Access to each lot is taken directly from Council maintained highway known as Kennard Moor Drove. Both lots have the benefit of a natural water supply and are bound by a mixture of ditches natural hedges and barbed wire. Ideally suited for anyone with an agricultural or conservational interest, subject to any necessary planning consents which may be required. The soil comprises of a loam and clay floodplain type classified as Grade 4 on the DEFRA Land classification map.

Lot A - Guide Price: £25,000 to £35,000*

Single enclosure of level pastureland extending to approximately 3.84 acres (1.55 hectares). Direct access and level in aspect.

Lot B - Guide Price: £30,000 to £40,000*

Single enclosure of level pastureland extending to approximately 5.12 acres (2.07 hectares). Direct access and level in aspect.

Environmental Schemes

None.

Uplift/Overage Clause

None.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

Not subject to any public footpaths. Full details of any other rights of way (if applicable) are contained within the auction legal pack.

Designations

The land is not situated within an AONB, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI.

Completion

Completion has been set for the 11th June 2025 or by earlier agreement.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner requires all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1,395 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased and applicable to all pre-auction sales. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

Deposit

Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.

Solicitors

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, Wells

Telephone: 01749 836 100

Laura Maden acting.

Local Council: Somerset Council. Telephone: 0300 123 2224

Services: Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Drainage Rates:

Lot A - £16.73 per annum

Lot B - £22.23 per annum

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT

Viewing: At any reasonable time, on foot only and with a set of the sale details.

Closest Postcode: BA6 8LG

What3words (Lot A) – sensibly.eminent.repaying

(Lot B) – Lush.daring.pixel

Ref: JMM/11142

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Lot B - Kennard Moor, Glastonbury, BA6

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