Auction Guide Price £150,000 to £200,000* Thursday 26th February 2026, 12pm at The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN 

A spacious two double bedroom detached bungalow on a generous c.0.7acre plot, now requiring refurbishment and offering wonderful scope to improve/extend (STPP).

DESCRIPTION:

Set within an impressive c0.7-acre plot, this two-bedroom detached bungalow offers enormous potential for those seeking a project with scope to create a truly exceptional home. Requiring complete renovation, the property presents a blank canvas for modernisation and extension (subject to planning), making it ideal for developers, investors, or anyone looking to design their dream family residence.

The existing accommodation extends to approximately 974 sq. ft., comprising two generous double bedrooms, a particularly spacious sitting/dining room and separate snug/formal dining room, kitchen fitted with a basic range of cabinetry and an Aga, bathroom with three-piece suite and a lean-to conservatory/utility. The detached double garage and adjacent outbuilding provide ample secure storage, as well as a number of other potential future uses. While the bungalow is in need of full refurbishment, the generous footprint and expansive grounds provide endless possibilities for reco...

OUTSIDE:

The property sits well within its substantial plot, offering mature gardens, a gated driveway and ample space for landscaping or further adaptation of the primary dwelling. The size of the grounds opens up exciting opportunities for horticulture, creating outdoor entertaining areas, additional parking and even incorporating a home office or other garden buildings.

SERVICES:

We understand mains water and electricity are connected and private drainage is in place. Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries regarding compliance, location of services and connections into them. As per Ofcom's online service checker, Superfast broadband is available in the area and good outdoor mobile coverage is likely with at least two major providers. The property is currently banded C for council tax, within Somerset Council.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:

Fixtures and fittings currently in situ may not be included within the sale and could be removed prior to completion. A fixtures and fittings schedule will be included within the auction legal pack.

OTHER SCHEMES:

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

DESIGNATIONS AND COVENANTS:

The property is not listed, nor within any conservation areas or AONB. Not situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI. Property specific restrictive covenants are applicable, further details of which will be provided within the legal pack.

Subject to restrictive covenant – not to build, erect, develop or construct on the Paddock any building, dwelling or structure that is, or could reasonably be, used as a residential dwelling or place of living.
Further details of which will be provided within the legal pack.

FOOTPATHS AND RIGHTS OF WAY:

Not subject to any public footpaths. Further details of any other rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction legal pack.

COMPLETION:

A completion date has been set for Thursday 26th March 2026.

SOLICITORS:

Pardoes Solicitors - Bridgwater
Tel:
Matt Parkhouse acting.

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. 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 regist...

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.

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.

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