Description

Four attractive parcels of land most recently used for agricultural purposes, with potential for alternative use, subject to any necessary planning permission required. Located within a peaceful position with lots A, B and C benefiting from natural water. There is a requirement for boundary maintenance in the main, with the plots bound and divided by a mixture of natural hedgerows, ditches and fencing to part. The soil comprises slightly acidic loam and clay type, with slightly impeded drainage, which is Classified as Grade III on the DEFRA land classification map.

Lot A - Guide Price: £35,000 to £45,000*

A single enclosure of level pastureland extending to approximately 4.86 acres. Accessed from the Council-maintained highway via a right of way (highlighted blue on sale plan). This lot is Subject to a single public footpath abutting the eastern boundary.

Lot B - Guide Price: £35,000 to £45,000*

Extending to approximately 4.91 acres and held within a single enclosure. Comprising level to gently sloping pastureland. Track access (unsuitable for some vehicles) leading from Shepherds Drove to a gateway within the southeastern corner of the field. This lot is subject to a single public footpath crossing from north to southeast.

Lot C - Guide Price: £20,000 to £30,000*

A useful single enclosure of level pastureland extending to approximately 2.25 acres. Accessed via Langland Road (track unsuitable for some vehicles) leading directly from the Council highway known as Holloway Road.

Lot D - Guide Price: £70,000 to £90,000*

Extending to approximately 7.57 acres and with direct access from the Council Highway known as Holloway Road. Level in aspect and currently comprising permanent pasture. This lot is subject to a private right of way abutting part of the southern boundary in favour of a neighbouring field to the south. The plot includes a badger sett within the southwestern corner.

Uplift Clause

None.

Rights of Way

Full details of any rights of way (if applicable) are contained within the auction legal pack.

Designations

The land is not situated within a National Landscape (former AONB), Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI.

Completion

Completion has been set for 14th January 2027.

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 per lot 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 on 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. Telephone: 0300 123 2224

Services: No mains water connected to any lot. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Drainage Rates

Lot A - £20.51 per annum

Lot B - £18.79 per annum

Lot C – £8.99 per annum

Lot D – None.

Solicitors

Churchers Solicitors, Isle of Wight

Telephone: 01983 562 201

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 to hand.

Closest Postcode: TA7 0PD

What3words –

Lot A: alpha.this.among

Lot B: yell.washable.overgrown

Lot C: wand.pooling.bags

Lot D: wolves.prouder.taps

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