Farm land

An attractive rural property comprising of pastureland and a very useful enclosed yard area, the whole extending to approximately 4.56 acres (1.85 hectares). The plot is well-positioned on the edge of Cheddar and is neighboured by a commercial industrial estate, The Kings of Wessex Academy (School) and open countryside. The property is subject to Policy C9 ‘Land allocated for Education Purposes’ under the Local Plan.

Access is taken via a right of way (shaded brown on the sale plan) over a hardcore track which leads from the Council maintained highway. The plot includes a range of agricultural and equestrian structures, which require a program of maintenance and repair, but would provide useful accommodation.

The land is level in topography and bound and divided by stock-proof fencing, hedgerows and ditches.

Offering a wealth of opportunity, subject to any necessary planning consents.

Uplift Clause/Overage

Offered for sale with no uplift clause or overage.

Environmental Stewardship Schemes

The land is subject to a Higher Level Stewardship agreement expiring October 2028. Option HD5 ‘management of archaeological feature on grassland’. Annual payment £27.84. Purchasers have the option to continue with the existing HLS agreement or exit out of it post completion. Further details contained within the Legal Pack.

Basic Payment Scheme

No BPS entitlements are available.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

Not subject to any public footpaths or rights of way.

Completion

Completion has been set for 16th August 2023 or earlier by arrangement.

Bidders Registration Fee

Cooper and Tanner requires all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to Register beforehand. A fixed Bidders Registration Fee of £1,295 inc VAT per lot must be paid on registration. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner at the fall of the electronic gavel if a bidder is successful. The fee will be returned to all unsuccessful bidders. 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. Please use the link to register to bid for this lot. Please note the Bidders Registration Fee is chargeable per lot, does not get deducted from either the deposit or completion monies and is applicable to all pre-auction sales.

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 at the fall of the electronic gavel. 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

Harris and Harris Solicitors, Wells

Kathryn Lander acting

Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]

Ref: GPT/10714

Local Council: Somerset Council. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]

Drainage Rates: £14.39 per annum.

Services: Natural water supply. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT.

Viewing: At any reasonable time on foot with a set of the sale details. The postcode for the nearest property is BS27 3AQ. Please use the location plan opposite for assistance.

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