Land
Auction
Sold STC
Land
31.64 acre(s)
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
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Features and description
- A useful block of pasture and woodland
- On the edge of the Mendip Hills
- Potential for a range of uses
- Convenient for the Chew Valley, Bristol and Bath
FOR SALE BY LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION - 11TH APRIL 2024
To be sold as Lot 5
Comprised in six enclosures, a block of pasture and woodland adjoining Highfield Lane at The Wrangle and extending to 31.64 acres (12.80 hectares). Please check here for updates.
11/4/24 - the plan has been amended to exclude a small area of woodland extending to 0.28 acres. The excluded area is shown on the sale plan. The size of the lot being offered is now 31.64 acres.
TO BID EITHER ONLINE OR LIVE, PLEASE VISIT OUR LIVESTREAM AUCTION PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, KILLENS.ORG.UK, TO VIEW ALL DETAILS INCLUDING THE LEGAL PACK AND TO REGISTER
About the land
The land is situated to the south of the village of Compton Martin with access of Highfield Lane at the Wrangle on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills. The village straddles the A368 which connects Weston-super-Mare (15 miles) to Bath (17 miles). Bristol is 13 miles to the north and Wells (8 miles).
Comprised in six enclosures, this block of land adjoins Highfield Lane and extends to 31.64 acres (12.80 hectares). There is a mains water supply. Included is a woodland extending to about 3.69 acres (1.49 hectares). The land is classified as Grade 3/4 on the MAFF Land Classification and the soils comprise of free draining loams. The land is crossed by a footpath.
Designations
The property is within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Part of the wood is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.
Boundaries
The ownership of the boundaries are in accordance with the custom of the country. The purchaser shall have full knowledge of the boundaries.
Lotting
The property will be offered as shown but the vendor reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the extent of the property being offered.
Viewing
Inspection without appointment possible subject to normal courtesies and ensuring gates etc are closed. Otherwise, by appointment with the selling agents, Killens [use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
Local Authorities
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Agents Notes
The sale of all lots will be subject to an uplift clause whereby the vendor will be entitled to a payment equivalent to 25% of any uplift in value arising from residential or commercial development within a period of 20 years.
Rights of Way etc
The land is not crossed by footpaths. The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
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Nearest postcode
BS40 6LB
Directions
On entering Compton Martin on the A368 from the east (West Harptree), proceed through the village and turn left into The Coombe. The land will be found on the right after 100 metres.
Solicitors A legal pack will be available from the solicitors acting for the vendor. Their details Thatcher & Hallam, Island House, The Island, Midsomer Norton BA3 2HJ[use Contact Agent Button] (Melanie Harrison acting)
Fees
The successful bidder will be required to make a contribution towards the vendor’s selling fees of £3600 (including VAT).
To be sold as Lot 5
Comprised in six enclosures, a block of pasture and woodland adjoining Highfield Lane at The Wrangle and extending to 31.64 acres (12.80 hectares). Please check here for updates.
11/4/24 - the plan has been amended to exclude a small area of woodland extending to 0.28 acres. The excluded area is shown on the sale plan. The size of the lot being offered is now 31.64 acres.
TO BID EITHER ONLINE OR LIVE, PLEASE VISIT OUR LIVESTREAM AUCTION PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, KILLENS.ORG.UK, TO VIEW ALL DETAILS INCLUDING THE LEGAL PACK AND TO REGISTER
About the land
The land is situated to the south of the village of Compton Martin with access of Highfield Lane at the Wrangle on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills. The village straddles the A368 which connects Weston-super-Mare (15 miles) to Bath (17 miles). Bristol is 13 miles to the north and Wells (8 miles).
Comprised in six enclosures, this block of land adjoins Highfield Lane and extends to 31.64 acres (12.80 hectares). There is a mains water supply. Included is a woodland extending to about 3.69 acres (1.49 hectares). The land is classified as Grade 3/4 on the MAFF Land Classification and the soils comprise of free draining loams. The land is crossed by a footpath.
Designations
The property is within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Part of the wood is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.
Boundaries
The ownership of the boundaries are in accordance with the custom of the country. The purchaser shall have full knowledge of the boundaries.
Lotting
The property will be offered as shown but the vendor reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the extent of the property being offered.
Viewing
Inspection without appointment possible subject to normal courtesies and ensuring gates etc are closed. Otherwise, by appointment with the selling agents, Killens [use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
Local Authorities
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Agents Notes
The sale of all lots will be subject to an uplift clause whereby the vendor will be entitled to a payment equivalent to 25% of any uplift in value arising from residential or commercial development within a period of 20 years.
Rights of Way etc
The land is not crossed by footpaths. The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
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Nearest postcode
BS40 6LB
Directions
On entering Compton Martin on the A368 from the east (West Harptree), proceed through the village and turn left into The Coombe. The land will be found on the right after 100 metres.
Solicitors A legal pack will be available from the solicitors acting for the vendor. Their details Thatcher & Hallam, Island House, The Island, Midsomer Norton BA3 2HJ[use Contact Agent Button] (Melanie Harrison acting)
Fees
The successful bidder will be required to make a contribution towards the vendor’s selling fees of £3600 (including VAT).
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