Wadeford, Chard, Somerset, TA20

An accessible parcel of versatile agricultural land in this popular farming district

Available as a whole or up to two lots. In about 37.89 acres (15.33 hectares)

For Sale by Informal Tender (unless previously sold)
All Tenders to be submitted by Friday 31st October 2025
at 12 noon.


The sale of this land affords prospective purchasers a rare opportunity to acquire an extremely useful parcel of versatile land in this popular farming district. The land is situated in a renowned agricultural area and enjoys an attractive yet extremely accessible rural position, enclosed within natural hedgerow boundaries. The quality of this land combined with its location makes it an attractive property package.

In total the land extends to about 37.89 acres (15.33 Ha) and is offered for sale by informal tender as a whole or in up to two lots as shown on the accompanying plan. Please note that 37.72 acres is full legal title with 0.17 acres (being the track in lot 1) being unregistered although forming part of the conveyance at the time of purchase in 1995. The vendors will provide a statutory declaration.

DESIGNATIONS
The land is understood to be situated within the Chard Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. We further understand that the land is situated outside of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

SERVICES
We understand that Lots 1&2 are connected to a shared metred private water supply. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with regards to the availability of any services in the locality.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME & COUNTRYSIDE STREWARDSHIP
The land is being sold without any de-linked payments. The land is also understood to not be subject to any environmental management agreements.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC
A public footpath is understood to cross Lot 1. We further understand that the water supply for the adjoining property to the east is located on lot 1 as indicate don the plan. The property is sold, and as far as required by the vendor, will be conveyed, subject to all rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles 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) and to the Town and Country Planning Scheme affecting the same.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
Lot 1 benefits from planning consent for a “The erection of an agricultural building to accommodate livestock and installation of solar panels on roof with associated farm track and hardstanding”. (Application No: 11/03501/FUL).

The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Resolution Notice, which may be or may come to be in force and also subject to any statutory provision or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor to specify them.

TENURE
The land is of Freehold tenure offering vacant possession at the completion of the sale.

LOTTING
It is intended that the property will be offered as a whole or in up to 2 lots and as described within these particulars. The right is reserved however to alter or amend the prospective lotting and prospective purchasers shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever to any such change. Offers may be made for the property as a whole, in lots or as purchasers see fit for their own purposes. If you are submitting a tender for the property different to the proposed lotting please attach a plan clearly marking the area to which the offer applies.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Somerset District Council. Tel:  


METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by informal Tender with tenders to be received in writing on the attached form of Tender, which should arrive at the Agents’ offices at 111 High St, Honiton, Devon EX14 1LS by 12 Noon on Friday 31 October 2025 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender for Land At Scrapton”. Any tenders received will be subject to contract and the vendors are not obliged to accept the highest nor any other offer.

SALES PRIOR
It is possible that properties may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with us and it is their responsibility to check with the selling Agents whether a particular lot will be offered, or if it has been withdrawn.

VIEWING
The land can be viewed at any reasonable time whilst in possession of the sales particulars having first notified the selling agents and it is at the prospective purchasers own risk. All applicants are asked to respect the Country Code and close all gates.

The land occupies an outstanding rural position within this sought after South Somerset area and widely regarded as some of the most attractive countryside in the county. The land enjoys a delightful setting approximately 1.9 miles to the west of the town of Chard which provides a thriving community.

The town of chard offers a good range of everyday shopping services, whilst the Somerset County Town of Taunton lies approximately 12.1 miles to the North west affording an extensive range of commercial, education and recreational facilities befitting those of an important regional and administrative centre, together with a wide range of primary, secondary education facilities.
Despite its rural position the property enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and further afield with access to the A303 available approximately 2.8 miles to the north west and the land situated 0.2 miles off the A30