Whitley Head, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29
Guide Price
£70,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
289,238 sq ft
26,871 sq m
Key features
- For sale by Auction
- Single parcel
Description
A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary of the land is a level area which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. To the south-east of the land there is shelter belt of native trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access within the northern boundary via a track off Banwell Road.
The current freehold owner has previously submitted a Level 3 PrePlanning Application to North Somerset Council for their opinions on a
change of use of Lot 1 & Lot 2 to equestrian, to include an all weather riding arena, stabling and large American style housing/feed barn (which
would be located within the area of level land within the northern sections of Lots 1 & 2). The application received a positive verbal response from North Somerset Council. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further information.
For Sale by In Room and Livestream Auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 2pm at Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 5AL
DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire two lots of agricultural land, nestled on the edge of the North Somerset village of Banwell, demanding breath-taking views of the Mendip Hills National Landscape and wider Somerset heritage.
Lot 1: 3.35 acres (1.36ha) of Agricultural Land off Banwell Road, Banwell, North Somerset
A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary is a level area of land which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access within the southern boundary off Banwell Road.
The land is classified as Grade IV under the DEFRA Land Classification Map.
Lot 2: 6.64 acres (2.69ha) of Agricultural Land off Banwell Road, Banwell, North Somerset
A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary of the land is a level area which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. To the south-east of the land there is shelter belt of native trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access within the northern boundary via a track off Banwell Road.
The current freehold owner has previously submitted a Level 3 PrePlanning Application to North Somerset Council for their opinions on a
change of use of Lot 1 & Lot 2 to equestrian, to include an all weather riding arena, stabling and large American style housing/feed barn (which
would be located within the area of level land within the northern sections of Lots 1 & 2). The application received a positive verbal response from North Somerset Council. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further information.
METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale via in room and online livestream auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Aldwick Estate, Redhill,
Bristol, BS40 5AL It is possible the property may be sold prior to the auction date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with
the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.
BIDDER REGISTRATION
All potential bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing our
online bidder registration. Further details are available from the Agents upon request.
AUCTION PACK
The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online or form the seller’s solicitor Laura Maden of Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, 7, Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RJ.
Email: Tel: https://
auctioneertemplates.eigroup.co.uk/futureauctions.aspx?a=1110&c=gtn.
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever
thereafter.
BUYER’S ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. See our Terms & Conditions for Livestream and In Room Auctions for further details.
CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you, particularly if you are
contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
GUIDE PRICE*
An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price of range or guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional
9.99 acres (4.04ha) Agricultural Land available in 2 Lots at Whitley Head, Banwell, North Somerset,
BS29 6NA (nearest postcode)
For sale in room and by livestream auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 2pm at the Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 5AL
Auction Guide Price Lot 1: £50,000*
Lot 2: £70,000* reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price
range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
RESERVE PRICE
The seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and
remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and
including the day of the auction.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is sold as freehold with the benefit of full vacant possession. Completion will take place 6 weeks after the exchange of contracts.
LOTTING
It is anticipated that the property will be offered as lotted, but the Vendor reserves the right to sell the property as a whole or in lots privately or to amalgamate, withdraw, sub-divide, alter, add to or amend any lot or any part prior to the sale. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
If you are the successful Buyer you will - from the moment the Auctioneer's gavel falls - become legally bound by the Conditions of Sale
in relation to that Lot. Further details are available from the Agent. It will be assumed that you have read and considered the Conditions of Sale
and any other relevant documents for the Lot (s) you are interested in before the day of the Auction, that you have shown them to your
professional advisors and taken their professional advice before bidding.
All buyers will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion. If a potential purchaser is in any doubt they should seek advice from their own professional advisors.
SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the auction 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.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is sold and so far as required by the Vendors will be conveyed subsect to all easements quasi-easements, privileges and advantages (whether way of water, drainage, light or laying and maintaining water and other pipes or mains of any nature whatsoever) for the benefit of any other property as the owner, tenants or occupiers thereof now or have been accustomed to use, enjoy or exercise. The property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves of telegraphic and telephone
poles and stays and wires, and electric pylons, pipes (whether poles and cables, water, gas, and other referred to in these Particulars or not) at
present erected on and passing over or under the property, and subject to the Agreements offering the same (if any) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme, or County, Local Authority and any other statutory body affecting the same.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
There are currently no main services connected to the land, however it is understood there is an existing water feed available for Lot 2. There is
also a wooden electricity pole with transformer situated within Lot 1.
We understand there to be no outgoings held on the land.
STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS
The land is located within the Mendips Hill National Landscape. MINERAL RIGHTS
We understand that the Freehold mines and minerals of the land is registered under title number ST306926 and are not included in the sale.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME/SUBSIDY PAYMENTS
The land has previously been claimed for the Basic Payment Scheme purposes and the seller will retain all delinked payments from 2024
onwards. The land is not entered into any Environmental Management Scheme to include the Sustainable Farming Incentive or Countryside
Stewardship.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our Health and Safety policy requires that all interested parties undertaking viewings, if accompanied by a member of GTH staff, must wear their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to
our policy and view the property unaccompanied (or without PPE) then they do so at their own risk, and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any
personal injury or claim for compensation.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT SCHEMES
The land is not subject to any environmental land management schemes to include the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier etc.
DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK
The land is being sold free of any development clawback provision, which will mean that any benefit of any subsequent change of use and/or planning permission will be retained by the purchaser without the need to pay an uplift
to the predecessors in title.
AGENTS NOTE
Within two months of completion the purchasers of Lots 1 & 2 will jointly be required to erect a stock proof fence to comprise wooden posts, sheep netting and two strands of wire, between the points as marked ’A-B’ on the Site Plan Thereafter both purchasers will be responsible for the maintaining, repairing and replacing of the fence, (full details are included in the Legal
Pack).
DIRECTIONS
For Both Lots 1 & 2 from the village of Banwell head west along ’High Street’ for approximately 1.1 miles and then turn left onto Whitley Head. For Lot 2 proceed through Whitley Head for approximately 0.3 miles and then turn left
onto a stretch of hard-core farm track and continue for 0.1 miles and the land will be marked on your right hand side with a GTH For Sale flag board.
For Lot 1 continue south through Whitley Head and bear left onto Banwell Road. Head along Banwell Road for approximately 0.1 miles and the land will be marked on your left hand side with a GTH For Sale flag board.
WHAT.3.WORDS
For the exact location download the app and enter;
Lot 1: ///certainty.judges.plums
Lot 2: ///conformes.vanilla.gone
AUCTION AGENTS
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
Chancellors Pound, The Pound, Redhill, Bristol BS40 5TZ.
Email: farms.
Tel:
SOLICITOR DETAILS
Laura Maden of Chubb Bulleid Solicitors,
7, Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RJ.
Email
The current freehold owner has previously submitted a Level 3 PrePlanning Application to North Somerset Council for their opinions on a
change of use of Lot 1 & Lot 2 to equestrian, to include an all weather riding arena, stabling and large American style housing/feed barn (which
would be located within the area of level land within the northern sections of Lots 1 & 2). The application received a positive verbal response from North Somerset Council. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further information.
For Sale by In Room and Livestream Auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 2pm at Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 5AL
DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire two lots of agricultural land, nestled on the edge of the North Somerset village of Banwell, demanding breath-taking views of the Mendip Hills National Landscape and wider Somerset heritage.
Lot 1: 3.35 acres (1.36ha) of Agricultural Land off Banwell Road, Banwell, North Somerset
A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary is a level area of land which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access within the southern boundary off Banwell Road.
The land is classified as Grade IV under the DEFRA Land Classification Map.
Lot 2: 6.64 acres (2.69ha) of Agricultural Land off Banwell Road, Banwell, North Somerset
A single parcel of sloping agricultural pasture land which is bordered by mature hedgerow boundaries, native trees and stock proof fencing to part. To the northern boundary of the land is a level area which is partially enclosed by an existing line of trees. To the south-east of the land there is shelter belt of native trees. The land benefits from gated vehicular access within the northern boundary via a track off Banwell Road.
The current freehold owner has previously submitted a Level 3 PrePlanning Application to North Somerset Council for their opinions on a
change of use of Lot 1 & Lot 2 to equestrian, to include an all weather riding arena, stabling and large American style housing/feed barn (which
would be located within the area of level land within the northern sections of Lots 1 & 2). The application received a positive verbal response from North Somerset Council. Please refer to the Legal Pack for further information.
METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale via in room and online livestream auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Aldwick Estate, Redhill,
Bristol, BS40 5AL It is possible the property may be sold prior to the auction date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with
the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.
BIDDER REGISTRATION
All potential bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing our
online bidder registration. Further details are available from the Agents upon request.
AUCTION PACK
The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online or form the seller’s solicitor Laura Maden of Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, 7, Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RJ.
Email: Tel: https://
auctioneertemplates.eigroup.co.uk/futureauctions.aspx?a=1110&c=gtn.
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever
thereafter.
BUYER’S ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. See our Terms & Conditions for Livestream and In Room Auctions for further details.
CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you, particularly if you are
contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
GUIDE PRICE*
An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price of range or guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional
9.99 acres (4.04ha) Agricultural Land available in 2 Lots at Whitley Head, Banwell, North Somerset,
BS29 6NA (nearest postcode)
For sale in room and by livestream auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 2pm at the Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 5AL
Auction Guide Price Lot 1: £50,000*
Lot 2: £70,000* reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price
range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
RESERVE PRICE
The seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and
remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and
including the day of the auction.
TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is sold as freehold with the benefit of full vacant possession. Completion will take place 6 weeks after the exchange of contracts.
LOTTING
It is anticipated that the property will be offered as lotted, but the Vendor reserves the right to sell the property as a whole or in lots privately or to amalgamate, withdraw, sub-divide, alter, add to or amend any lot or any part prior to the sale. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
If you are the successful Buyer you will - from the moment the Auctioneer's gavel falls - become legally bound by the Conditions of Sale
in relation to that Lot. Further details are available from the Agent. It will be assumed that you have read and considered the Conditions of Sale
and any other relevant documents for the Lot (s) you are interested in before the day of the Auction, that you have shown them to your
professional advisors and taken their professional advice before bidding.
All buyers will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion. If a potential purchaser is in any doubt they should seek advice from their own professional advisors.
SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the land may be withdrawn/sold prior to the auction 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.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is sold and so far as required by the Vendors will be conveyed subsect to all easements quasi-easements, privileges and advantages (whether way of water, drainage, light or laying and maintaining water and other pipes or mains of any nature whatsoever) for the benefit of any other property as the owner, tenants or occupiers thereof now or have been accustomed to use, enjoy or exercise. The property is sold subject to all easements and wayleaves of telegraphic and telephone
poles and stays and wires, and electric pylons, pipes (whether poles and cables, water, gas, and other referred to in these Particulars or not) at
present erected on and passing over or under the property, and subject to the Agreements offering the same (if any) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme, or County, Local Authority and any other statutory body affecting the same.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
There are currently no main services connected to the land, however it is understood there is an existing water feed available for Lot 2. There is
also a wooden electricity pole with transformer situated within Lot 1.
We understand there to be no outgoings held on the land.
STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS
The land is located within the Mendips Hill National Landscape. MINERAL RIGHTS
We understand that the Freehold mines and minerals of the land is registered under title number ST306926 and are not included in the sale.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME/SUBSIDY PAYMENTS
The land has previously been claimed for the Basic Payment Scheme purposes and the seller will retain all delinked payments from 2024
onwards. The land is not entered into any Environmental Management Scheme to include the Sustainable Farming Incentive or Countryside
Stewardship.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our Health and Safety policy requires that all interested parties undertaking viewings, if accompanied by a member of GTH staff, must wear their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). If interested parties do not adhere to
our policy and view the property unaccompanied (or without PPE) then they do so at their own risk, and we/the seller cannot be held liable for any
personal injury or claim for compensation.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT SCHEMES
The land is not subject to any environmental land management schemes to include the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier etc.
DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK
The land is being sold free of any development clawback provision, which will mean that any benefit of any subsequent change of use and/or planning permission will be retained by the purchaser without the need to pay an uplift
to the predecessors in title.
AGENTS NOTE
Within two months of completion the purchasers of Lots 1 & 2 will jointly be required to erect a stock proof fence to comprise wooden posts, sheep netting and two strands of wire, between the points as marked ’A-B’ on the Site Plan Thereafter both purchasers will be responsible for the maintaining, repairing and replacing of the fence, (full details are included in the Legal
Pack).
DIRECTIONS
For Both Lots 1 & 2 from the village of Banwell head west along ’High Street’ for approximately 1.1 miles and then turn left onto Whitley Head. For Lot 2 proceed through Whitley Head for approximately 0.3 miles and then turn left
onto a stretch of hard-core farm track and continue for 0.1 miles and the land will be marked on your right hand side with a GTH For Sale flag board.
For Lot 1 continue south through Whitley Head and bear left onto Banwell Road. Head along Banwell Road for approximately 0.1 miles and the land will be marked on your left hand side with a GTH For Sale flag board.
WHAT.3.WORDS
For the exact location download the app and enter;
Lot 1: ///certainty.judges.plums
Lot 2: ///conformes.vanilla.gone
AUCTION AGENTS
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
Chancellors Pound, The Pound, Redhill, Bristol BS40 5TZ.
Email: farms.
Tel:
SOLICITOR DETAILS
Laura Maden of Chubb Bulleid Solicitors,
7, Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RJ.
Brochures
ParticularsWhitley Head, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Worle Station2.7 miles
- Weston Milton Station3.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare Station4.1 miles
About Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Redhill
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*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.
Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”
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