Land

North Orchard Meadow (Lot 7)

A partly wooded meadow (including fruit trees) situated on the north side of the estate.

It has direct road frontage and access from the north drive of the estate.

The field, 2.75 acres is subject to a right of way over the track which crosses it to land on the southwest side.

Other Lots include

Lot 1 - Shortwood House Guide Price £2,450,000

A handsome and enormously appealing period house (not listed) with extensive accommodation, over 6,000 sq. ft. (563 sq.ms.).

Lot 2 - Shortwood Farm Bungalow Guide Price £450,000

A compact and comfortable bungalow with great potential to extend. Currently includes a hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and an en suite cloakroom. Outside are a garage and open fronted barn together with a garden.

Lot 3 - Colin’s Barn Guide Price £100,000

A single storey disused agricultural building with land and woodland totalling about half an acre. Great potential.

Lot 4 - West Barn Guide Price £360,000

A large building standing in around an acre in a wonderful position and with adjacent meadows available.

Lot 5 - West Meadow Guide Price £80,000

A meadow being adjacent to the main house (Lot 1) and West Barn (Lot 4). About 4 acres

Lot 6 - Meadow Wood Guide Price £50,000

A meadow with woodland to the south and adjoining Lot 5. Also, with direct access to Lot 1 About 6 acres.

About the area

Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.

The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield.

Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Important Notes

Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given about planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors regarding items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. 

VIEWINGS. Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.