Land at Whitehouse Lane, Litton

For Sale by Live and Online Auction - 11th April 2024

To be sold as Lot 2

An attractive block of pasture comprising three paddocks extending to 7.63 acres with mains water supply, well maintained fencing and good access.

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11/4/24 - Clarification - the successful buyer will be responsible for paying search fees of £239.80 (including VAT).

TO BID EITHER ONLINE OR LIVE, PLEASE VISIT OUR LIVESTREAM AUCTION PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, KILLENS.ORG.UK, TO VIEW ALL DETAILS INCLUDING THE LEGAL PACK AND TO REGISTER



Situation

The land is situated to the west of the village of Litton adjoining Whitehouse Lane on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills and on the edge of the Chew Valley. The village adjoins the B3114 which links the A39 at Chewton Mendip to the A368 at West Harptree. Wells is 7 miles to the south, Chew Magna 6 miles to the north, Bristol 13 miles to the north and Bath 13 miles to the north east.

Description

An attractive block of pasture comprised in three paddocks with access from Whitehouse Lane. It extends to 7.63 acres (3.09 hectares). The paddocks are bound by established and well maintained hedges hedges and fences. There is a mains water supply. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the MAFF Land Classification and the soils comprise of productive clayey soils. The land is crossed by a footpath.

Directions

On entering Litton on the B3114 from the east (Chewton Mendip), go past The Litton public house and take the second right turn into Back Lane. Proceed to the end and turn left into Whitehouse Lane. The land will be found on the left after approximately 200 metres. If entering from West Harptree, turn left into Back Lane on entering the village.

Services

There is a mains water supply.

Designations

The property is within the Mendip Hills National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession.

Boundaries

The ownership of the boundaries are in accordance with the custom of the country. The purchaser shall have full knowledge of the boundaries.

Lotting

The property will be offered as shown but the vendor reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the extent of the property being offered. Viewing Inspection without appointment possible subject to normal courtesies and ensuring gates etc are closed. Otherwise, by appointment with the selling agents, Killens Tel: or

Local Authorities

Somerset Council

Rights of Way etc

The land is crossed by a footpath and electricity cables. The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

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Nearest postcode BA3 4PS

Solicitors A legal pack will be available from the solicitors acting for the vendor. Their details Chubb Bulleid, 7 Market Place, Wells, Somerset BA5 2RJ (Laura Maden acting)

Fees

The successful bidder of each lot will be required to make a contribution towards the vendor’s selling fees of £3600 (including VAT) together with search fees of £239.80 (including VAT).

Bidding guide

Guidance on how to bid at auction is available from the agents, Killens –