Rose Shalom Retreat, New Fosse Farm, Stone, East Pennard, BA4

Description

Rose Shalom Retreat is an attractively located property, which offers residential accommodation, outbuilding/solar panels generating a gross income of £22,900 per annum and productive land, the whole extending to approx. 32.15 acres (13 hectares). Previously operated as an agricultural small holding, the property offers a vast range of alternative opportunities e.g. equestrian, campsite retreat etc. subject to the necessary planning consents.

Planning

The dwelling comprises of a mobile home (not subject to an AOC) which is raised from the ground by concrete blocks and is demountable. The mobile home has been occupied continuously from 2021 as a private dwelling and is subject to council tax payments. There is no planning permission for the dwelling and interested parties are advised to make their own investigations and to satisfy themselves with regard to any planning related enquires.

Location

Situated within a rural location with direct access to the A37 ‘Fosse Way’ which provides a commuting route to larger settlements. Originally forming part of a larger agricultural holding with views not only over its own land, but also the adjoining countryside. Neighbouring occupiers comprise residential, agricultural and dog day care centre. Nearby Ditcheat is a traditional unspoilt village with a thriving community spirit. The property is easily accessible to many larger settlements including Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet and Wincanton. The scholastic facilities are plentiful, with Ditcheat Primary School, Lovington Church of England Primary School, Ansford Academy and Hazlegrove School within the locality.

Major communications are within easy reach; the A303 is within a short drive, providing access throughout the south-west. Mainline railway stations are situated at Castle Cary and Yeovil. Bristol Airport is within a 40-minute drive, operating regular flights to many countries.

Dwelling

A well-proportioned mobile home, which is approached from the highway via a sweeping 520m driveway. With reference to the floor plan enclosed, the dwelling provides three bedrooms and ancillary open plan living area. Principally surrounded by gardens laid to lawn and including vegetable plot and an attractive pond.

Buildings

The main structure on site comprises of a detached building constructed in 2000. Elevations forming concrete block and box profile clad with 2no. sliding doors to each gable end, and a cement fibre roof over. Internal floor is concrete including a membrane. The building is occupied under three separate licence agreements generating £1,450 (inclusive of outgoings) per month. The successful purchaser will have the opportunity to continue with the current occupational arrangements or serve a 1-month notice to quit for vacant possession.

In addition to the main building are other useful ad hoc timber structures and a redundant 3-bedroom mobile home.

Solar Panels

Positioned on the roof of the main building are 30 kwh of solar panels under a 25-year agreement commencing 17th May 2013. Panels produce circa £5,500 income per year as well effectively free electricity to the property by feeding 3no. 42 kwh Tesla Batteries.

Land

The land is sub-divided into easily manageable enclosures with a slightly acidic loam and clay type soil. Level in topography and enclosed by natural hedges, ditches and stock-proof fencing, The majority laid to pasture, with part comprising woodland including a pond. The land is suitable for arable rotation.

Fixture and Fittings

A number of fixture and fittings which are currently on site will not be included within the sale and will be removed prior to completion. A fixture and fittings schedule will be included within the auction legal pack.

Designations

Not situated within an AONB, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI. The Property is not Listed.

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. The main driveway is subject to rights of way in favour of neighbouring properties. Further details of any other rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction legal pack.

Services

We understand mains water, gas (metered from neighbour supply) and electricity are connected. Private drainage via treatment plant (16no. person capacity) installed 2022.Mains water supplied to 2no. neighbouring properties and recharged. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy of any services.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner require 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 £1395 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 to 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.

Completion

Completion has been set for the 9th January 2026.

Solicitors

Clarke Willmott, Taunton

Helen Lock acting

Telephone: .

Viewing

To book on to one of the scheduled viewing dates, please contact Cooper and Tanner, Glastonbury – (Option 2)

What3words: lollipop.unsettled.watching

Local Council: Somerset Council – Telephone: .

Council Tax Band: A

Heating: Gas combi boiler and AGA.

Tenure: Freehold.

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