For Sale by Public Auction - Thursday 11th June 2026 at 12 midday - The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet and via Livestream. Auction Guide Price: £200,000 to £225,000. Located west of the popular Somerset town of Glastonbury with views of the Tor and open countryside. The site has the benefit of full planning permission for the creation of a well-proportioned and attractive house with landscaped garden and adjoining paddock, with the whole extending to approximately 4.90 acres.

Description

Located west of the popular Somerset town of Glastonbury with views of the Tor and open countryside. The site has the benefit of full planning permission for the creation of a well-proportioned and attractive house with landscaped garden and adjoining paddock, with the whole extending to approximately 4.90 acres. The development has been designed so that the new dwelling provides a modern and contemporary look, whilst being in keeping with its rural surroundings. The dwelling will benefit from large amounts of solar gain with a fully glazed ground floor dining/garden room which looks onto the neighbouring fields. The proposed dwelling will provide a floor area of approximately 220m² and will measure from the lower height to the eaves at 4.8m and a ridge height at 7.55m.

Outside

The proposed dwelling will be approached from the highway via the bridge and track leading to a private driveway. The dwelling will benefit from gardens and offroad parking area. The size of the curtilage allows for the creation of a detached garage/workshop/carport, subject to necessary planning consent.

Planning

Full Planning permission with conditions Ref. No. 2021/0340/FUL was granted 27th January 2022 for – Demolish existing dwelling and replace with new dwelling and associated works.

Commencement of the development has started and recognised by Somerset Council by way of (Ref. No. 2025/1369 dated 16th September 2025) Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use of planning permission 2021/0340/FUL through demolition works pursuant to the approved development without compliance with pre-commencement conditions.

Full details of the above planning applications together with associated plans and documents can be downloaded via Somerset Council (formally Mendip District Council) Planning portal - https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/

Designations

The land is not situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), SSSI or Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Not Listed or within a conservation area.

Completion

Completion has been set for 9th July 2026 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Footpaths, Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements

We are informed a successful application has been submitted to divert the existing public footpath to the southern boundary.

The owners of the land to the north and east have an agricultural access over the bridge and the track. The owners of the land are required to contribute to the maintenance of the bridge. Further information contained within the Auction Legal Pack.

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.

Fees

Potential buyers should be aware that there may be additional fees payable to the Vendor’s solicitor on completion of the sale, details of which will be contained within the auction pack for each lot. At the launch of the property onto the market this information is not always available and so interested parties must refer to the auction pack and satisfy their enquiries.

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.

Local Council: Somerset Council.

Services: We understand mains water and electricity are connected to the site. Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries regarding compliance, location of services and connections into them.

Drainage Rates: TBC.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Solicitors

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, Wells

Telephone: 01749 836 100

Laura Maden acting

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 9SZ.

Please ensure all gates are shut to and from the site. The farm buildings adjacent are under separate ownership and are not associated with the proposed sale.

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