West Compton, Nr Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4

Guide Price £75,000 - For Sale by Informal Tender
All Tenders are to be submitted by 12 noon on 20th June 2025.
An exciting opportunity to acquire a unique parcel of land with the benefit of planning consent for a single residential pitch for occupation by gypsy or traveller. The land includes outbuildings and stabling together with permanent pasture land, extending to
approximately 0.38 acres (0.15 ha).


Description
The property comprises a picturesque parcel of permanent pasture land with range of stabling and storage buildings and planning consent for a residential pitch for occupancy of a gypsy or traveller. In total the property extends to approximately 0.38 acres (0.15 Ha). Entry to the property is to the south via secure timber gates followed by a concrete driveway and yard area. The buildings comprise; three loose boxes/stabling, a pig pen, timber storage shed and a siting for a mobile home. The land is bounded by mature hedgerows in the main with a selection of trees planted throughout.

Access
The property is accessed directly from the public highway via a concrete driveway with secure timber gates. There is an additional access gateway at the northern end of the field.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by Informal Tender. Applications are to be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 20th June 2025. Tenders should be submitted by email or post addressed: FAO Jamie Batt, 22 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EQ jamie. . Tender forms are available on request.

Services
The property does not benefit from any services and has been used off-grid. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations into any nearby services.

Town & Country Planning
The property benefits from planning consent for change of use of land to a residential pitch for occupancy of a gypsy or traveller, including provision of workshop, sheds and chattels. Planning
reference; 117832/002 The land, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property.

Rights of Way, Easements
We are not aware of any rights of way over the property. 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).

Local Authority
Somerset Council

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with full vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

Viewing
The site can be viewed on foot at any reasonable time with a copy of these particulars in hand.

Directions
From Wells head south east on the A371 for approximately 4 miles then take the right exit and continue on to Shepton Old Road towards West Compton for 0.6 miles. Continue onto Old Wells Road for approximately 0.7 miles and turn right onto Ridge Road for 0.4 miles. Take the right turning and continue for approximately 0.5 miles where the land will be located on your right, The land will also be indicated by the agents for sale boards.

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SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the agents and it is their responsibility to check with the selling agent whether the land is being offered or if it has been withdrawn.

The land is situated in the most idyllic, peaceful location on the outskirts of the hamlet of West Compton located within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Wells, the market towns of Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet and is only one mile from the popular village of Pilton, a stones throw from the Glastonbury Festival Site. The hamlet is made up of attractive stone and lime rendered properties and is surrounded by rolling countryside, ideal for idyllic rural walks. Larger nearby towns include Wells which enjoys stunning architecture including its beautiful cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. There are good road links via the nearby A37 leading to the A303 and easy road access to Castle Cary, with a mainline train service to London Paddington (1hr 40 mins).