Description
A single grass field with stunning views over the Taunton Vale towards the Quantock Hills. 3.63 acres (1.47 hectares). Direct road access. Mains water. For sale by traditional online auction (unless sold prior). FREEHOLD.
Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior.) The auction ends on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 5:00 pm. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw, sell or alter the land for sale prior to the auction end date.
Situation - The land is situated in an elevated position within the Blackdown Hills AONB a short distance to the south of the village of Blagdon Hill in Somerset. The county town of Taunton lies 5 miles to the north and Wellington is 6.5 miles to the north-west. There is access to the M5 motorway at junction 26 within 6 miles.
Description - The land lies on the northern slopes of the Blackdown Hills and has stunning views over the Taunton Vale towards the Quantock Hills in the distance. The land comprises a single grass field which totals approximately 3.63 acres (1.47 hectares) between 150m and 180m above sea level.
The field has a north-east facing slope and has been used for mowing and grazing.
Access - There is access from the public highway at the south-west corner of the land.
Services - Mains water is connected to the land (metered).
Tenure - The land is owned freehold and is not currently registered on the Land Registry.
Designations & Land Management - The land is within The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The neighbouring War Memorial is a Listed Structure. The land is not entered into any land management schemes.
Local Authority - Somerset Council (Taunton Deane).
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it.
There ae no public rights of way passing through the land.
Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold. The mines and mineral rights are reserved to the Church Commissioners for England.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags. Call: 01823 256625 or email: farms@stags.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
Directions - From The Lamb and Flagg Inn at Blagdon Hill, proceed south, up the hill and around the sharp bend to the right. Pass the War Memorial on your right and the gateway into the land will be found on the right after a short distance.
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Legal Pack - Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo Auctions online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation which will/may contain material information regarding the property, and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.
Solicitor Acting - Everys Solicitors, Taunton. Contact: Janet Keirle.
Completion Date - The completion date will be the 20th May 2025 or earlier by arrangement.
Proof Of Identity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
Buyers & Administration Fees & Charges - The successful purchaser(s) will pay the sum of £5,000 at the end of the auction. From this a buyer's fee of £2,400 (inc VAT) is retained by Stags/Bamboo as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the deposit.
An additional administration fee of £600 (inc VAT) will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.
The purchasers will be required to reimburse the seller for the searches (£501.86) and also contribute £1,500 plus VAT towards the seller's legal costs.
Deposit Payment - The Seller and Buyer agree that the Buyer may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly.
The remainder of the 10% deposit payment is to be transferred to the buyer's solicitors and must be in their client account with 48 hours of the auction ending. It is essential that buyers instruct their solicitor in advance of the auction.
Definition Of Auction Guide Price & Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within 10% of the guide price. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.
Special Conditions Of Sale - Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provisions of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.
