For sale by public auction. Thursday 26th February 2026, 12pm. The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Bidding available in person, by proxy or online via livestream. Auction guide price £25,000* Approximately 3.04 acres of land that would be ideally suited to a conservation, small holding or amenity use. Currently requiring cultivation.

Description

We are delighted to bring to the market these versatile parcels of land located on the outskirts of the village of Bishopstrow. The land has been largely unmanaged for a number of years and, therefore, requires cultivation but once cleared could suit a number of uses, subject of course to the relevant consents.

The boundaries are in need of attention but do comprise stock fencing with the River Wylye forming the south eastern boundary.

The land is access via Watery Lane (a public bridleway), over which we understand there to be a vehicular right of way. However, due to the restricted width of the lane, this would only be possible currently in a smaller vehicle.

In total the land extends to approximately 3.04 acres.

Rights of Way

The land is crossed by a public right of way, as shown by the broken green line on the location plan opposite.

Completion

Completion has been set for Thursday 26th March 2026 or earlier by arrangement.

Local Council

Wiltshire

Services

It is believed that mains water has been connected to the land, but this supply has not been used for some time. We are selling under instructions from Executors who have limited knowledge of the property and so interested parties must satisfy themselves in this regard.

Viewing

At any reasonable time on foot with a set of the sale details. We would recommend parking on Pit Mead Lane and walking to the land, showing courtesy to the local residents. Due to the condition of the land, we would recommend that suitable footwear is worn.

Solicitor

FSM Solicitors, Frome

Anthony O’Relly 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 registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

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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