Description
Two attractive parcels of land located within a secluded position and surrounded by idyllic countryside with direct views of Glastonbury Tor. Access to each lot is taken directly from the Council maintained highway known as Back River Drove and the enclosures are bound and divided by a mixture of ditches, natural hedges and stock proof fencing. Both lots are Ideally suited for anyone with a smallholder, equestrian, conservational or amenity interest, subject to any necessary planning consents which may be required.
Lot A - Guide Price: £70,000 to £100,000*
A single enclosure of pastureland with a small area of copse extending to approximately 9.27 acres. Natural water supply and direct highway access. Level in topography.
Lot B - Guide Price: £70,000 to £100,000*
Extending to approximately 8.85 acres and held within a single enclosure. Comprising pastureland with a small area of copse. Level in topography with access taken via the Council highway. The land benefits from a metered mains water supply.
Environmental Schemes
We are unaware either lot is subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes.
Uplift/Overage Clause
None
Footpaths and Rights of Way
No footpaths to either lot. The seller is retaining a 3m wide right of way access over Lot B (highlighted brown on the sale plan) leading from the Council highway. Further details contained within the auction legal pack.
Designations
The land is situated within the Brue Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Not situated within an AONB or Site of Special Scientific Interest (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 - £36.90 per annum
Lot B - £36.09 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 9SZ
What3words (Lot A) – villas.labs.couriers
Ref: GPT/11119
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