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Sold STC
Land
46.05 acre(s)
Key information
Features and description
An attractive ring fenced block of pasture land extending to approximately 46.05 acres together with a modern general purpose agricultural building. The land is divided into six main enclosures and is currently used for the grazing of livestock and cutting of grass. The land and building benefits from a private well water supply.
Situation
The land is situated in a quiet and secluded hamlet of Bowdens, accessed via Wood Drove off of the public highway known as Bowdens Lane. Secondary access is provided via Aller Hill.
The holding is located approximately 0.5 miles to the north of the town of Langport which provides excellent everyday amenities such as supermarkets, cafes, public houses, post office and doctors surgery. The country town of Taunton lies approximately 14 miles to the west and other nearby centres of Somerton, Street and Bridgwater and within easy reach.
Description
The land comprises approximately 46.05 acres (18.65 Ha) of mainly level permanent pasture land divided into six main enclosures and is bound by part mature broadleaf hedgerows and stock proof fencing. The land is currently used for the grazing of livestock and cutting of grass but provides potential for a number of end uses including amenity, equestrian and agricultural subject to the necessary consents. Most enclosures enjoy stunning views of the Somerset Levels and beyond.
Within the holding is a steel portal framed farm building (30m x 15m) accessed over a hard standing area off the drove. The buildings offer the potential for an exciting development opportunity as well as agricultural and equestrian uses, subject to the necessary consents.
Services
The land and building benefits from a private well water supply.
BPS
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included in the sale.
Tenure
The land is being sold with freehold tenure with vacant possession.
Overage
In the event of Outline or Detailed Planning Permission being granted authorising the development of the whole or part of the land for any non-agricultural or equestrian use within a term of 25 years from November 2017, a 30% uplift will be payable by the purchaser (s), or their successors in title, to the covenantee or their successors.
Agri Environment Schemes
The land is not subject to any agricultural environment schemes,
Rights of Way, Easements etc
The land is traversed by a public footpath . Other than this we are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
Directions
From Langport head toward Somerton, pass Tesco on left then turn left at Shire's petrol station towards Aller. After just over half a mile the road bears sharp left but is also a crossroads. Go straight across signed Bowdens. Turn left at the T junction and continue for a mile or so past Bowdens Crest Caravan Park and Wood Drove Kennels, the land will be on your left indicated by GTH for sale board.
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Situation
The land is situated in a quiet and secluded hamlet of Bowdens, accessed via Wood Drove off of the public highway known as Bowdens Lane. Secondary access is provided via Aller Hill.
The holding is located approximately 0.5 miles to the north of the town of Langport which provides excellent everyday amenities such as supermarkets, cafes, public houses, post office and doctors surgery. The country town of Taunton lies approximately 14 miles to the west and other nearby centres of Somerton, Street and Bridgwater and within easy reach.
Description
The land comprises approximately 46.05 acres (18.65 Ha) of mainly level permanent pasture land divided into six main enclosures and is bound by part mature broadleaf hedgerows and stock proof fencing. The land is currently used for the grazing of livestock and cutting of grass but provides potential for a number of end uses including amenity, equestrian and agricultural subject to the necessary consents. Most enclosures enjoy stunning views of the Somerset Levels and beyond.
Within the holding is a steel portal framed farm building (30m x 15m) accessed over a hard standing area off the drove. The buildings offer the potential for an exciting development opportunity as well as agricultural and equestrian uses, subject to the necessary consents.
Services
The land and building benefits from a private well water supply.
BPS
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included in the sale.
Tenure
The land is being sold with freehold tenure with vacant possession.
Overage
In the event of Outline or Detailed Planning Permission being granted authorising the development of the whole or part of the land for any non-agricultural or equestrian use within a term of 25 years from November 2017, a 30% uplift will be payable by the purchaser (s), or their successors in title, to the covenantee or their successors.
Agri Environment Schemes
The land is not subject to any agricultural environment schemes,
Rights of Way, Easements etc
The land is traversed by a public footpath . Other than this we are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
Directions
From Langport head toward Somerton, pass Tesco on left then turn left at Shire's petrol station towards Aller. After just over half a mile the road bears sharp left but is also a crossroads. Go straight across signed Bowdens. Turn left at the T junction and continue for a mile or so past Bowdens Crest Caravan Park and Wood Drove Kennels, the land will be on your left indicated by GTH for sale board.
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Greenslade Taylor Hunt is one of the largest and longest established firms of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Property Specialists and Letting Agents in the South West, with over 170 years experience – and still independently owned to this day. GTH has a comprehensive regional network of offices and is supported by the Mayfair office in London which represents us in the capital. Our extensive expertise covers every aspect of property including: • Residential Sales and Lettings • Commercial Property Agency • Property Surveys and Valuation Services • Development Land, Building Plots, Planning and New Homes • Agricultural Offices, Specialist Farm and Livestock Sales, Equestrian Sales and Estate Management • Property Auction Sales • Fine Art, Regular and Specialist Sales, Valuation Services and Antique Auctions One of the leading property professionals in the South West.