Lot C - Bath Road, Horrington Hill, Wells, BA5

Description

Approximately 68.14 acres (27.58 hectares) of level to undulating pastureland, including an area of mature woodland. Offered for sale in three useful sized lots. Boasting outstanding views over neighbouring countryside, being within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Access to each lot is taken either directly or via a right of way from the Council maintained highway known as Bath Road. Enclosures are bound and divided by a mixture of dry-stone walls, stock-proof fencing and natural hedges. Ideally suited for anyone with an agricultural, equestrian or amenity interest, subject to any necessary planning consents required. The soil comprises of freely draining, slightly acidic loam type, which is Classified as Grade III according to the DEFRA Land Classification Map.

Lot A - Guide Price: £300,000 to £350,000

Single enclosure of level to gently sloping pastureland and woodland (including a pheasant release pen), extending to approximately 47.74 acres (19.32 hectares). Right of way access over track that leads from Bath Road in front of Worth Cottage, past the PBT premises around to the gate. Benefiting from prior approval (Ref. 2024/0225/AGB) for the erection of an agricultural building – (length: 40m X breadth: 25m), eaves: 5m and ridge: 8m, within the southeast corner of the lot. Private metered mains water supply.

Lot B - Guide Price: £120,000 to £140,000

Extending to approximately 16.56 acres (6.70 hectares) and held within a single enclosure. Right of way access over track that leads from Bath Road in front of Worth Cottage, past the PBT premises around to the gate. Private metered mains water supply to a cattle drinking trough.

Lot C - Guide Price: £60,000 to £80,000

Benefiting from direct highway access. Extending to approximately 3.84 acres (1.55 hectares). Single enclosure. Mains water supply feeding a cattle drinking trough.

Designations

The land is situated within an AONB. Not situated within a SSSI or NVZ.

Uplift / overage clause

None.

Other Schemes

The land is not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

Not subject to any public footpaths. Information relating to any further rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction legal pack.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner requires all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1,395 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased and applicable on all pre-auction sales. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. 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.

Fees

Potential buyers should be aware that there may be additional fees payable to the Vendor’s solicitor on completion of the sale, details of which will be contained within the auction pack for each lot. At the launch of the property onto the market this information is not always available and so interested parties must refer to the auction pack and satisfy their enquiries.

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 of the auction. 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.

Services: Lot C has a mains supply of water. Lots A and B will have a private metered mains supply of water fed from Lot C. Lots A and B will pay owner of Lot C for all water consumed, calculated at rate set by Bristol Water. Water connection for Lot A will be made by the seller between exchange and completion and will comprise a stand pipe with check meter. Full details contained within the Auction Legal Pack. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Solicitors

Harris and Harris Solicitors, Wells

Telephone: – Kathryn Lander acting.

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.

Closest Postcode: BA5 3EG

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Local Council: Somerset Council.

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Completion

Completion has been set for 11th September 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.

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