Building Plot, Peak Lane, Compton Dundon, TA11

Description

A fantastic, elevated development opportunity situated in a very popular rural area and with the benefit of full planning permission to create an attractive detached 4-bedroom dwelling, which will back onto open countryside. The internal accommodation of the proposed dwelling is well proportioned, with the site boasting spectacular views. The development will have direct access from the Council maintained highway known as Peak Lane and the total site extends to approximately 0.27 acres.

With reference to the proposed floor plan, the dwelling will provide the following accommodation –

Ground Floor – 

• Entrance Hallway with stairs to first floor

• Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin

• Open plan kitchen/dinning room

• Utility Room

• Lounge

• Annex – Bedroom 1 with ensuite shower, WC and wash hand basin

First Floor –

• Landing with airing cupboard

• Family bathroom with Bath, WC and wash hand basin

• Bedroom 2 with ensuite shower, WC and wash hand basin

• Bedroom 3

• Bedroom 4

Total Floor Area: 1,530ft²

Outside

The dwelling will be approached directly from the highway via a driveway leading to off-road parking area for 4no. cars. The dwelling will benefit from wrap around gardens including areas of patio, with an opportunity to include a garden shed or summer house, subject to any necessary consents if required.

Planning

Full Planning permission with conditions Ref. No. 24/00734/FUL was granted 29th September 2025 for – The erection of a dwelling and formation of vehicular access. Full details of the above planning application together with associated plans and documents can be downloaded via Somerset Council (formally South Somerset District Council) Planning portal - https://www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land/view-and-comment-on-a-planning-application/?district=South+Somerset

Purchaser will be required to pay the Community Infrastructure Levey (CIL) in the sum of £7,920.19

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.

Footpaths, Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements

Not subject to any public or private rights of way.

Completion

Completion has been set for 17th December 2026 or earlier by mutual 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.

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 services are situated within Peak Lane and available to connect into (subject to necessary consent). Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Drainage Rates: Not applicable.

Solicitors

Acorn Solicitors, Street

Telephone: 01458 441 507

Jill Sinclair acting

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: TA11 6NZ

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