Land for sale

An excellent opportunity to purchase 57.81 acres (23.39 Ha). Available as a whole or in up to three Lots. For sale by informal tender. All tenders to be submitted by Friday 31 May 2024 at 12 noon. Lot 2 comprises two principle enclosures of permanent pasture together with a small block of woodland, extending in total to approximately 11.88 acres. The land is gently sloping with some steeper grazing in part, interlinking field gateways into Lots 1 and 3 and Field 3160 benefits from a cattle corral. The land is accessed either directly off the public highway or via a right of access over a short stretch of track.

This sale of land presents an opportunity to purchase organic agricultural pasture and woodland, all on good, freely draining soils. The land is currently registered organic but is suitable for a variety of uses. Besides agricultural and amenity uses it could be used for Biodiversity Net Gain or other environmental offsetting schemes.

Land at Tuncombe is situated a short distance from the A30 public highway. The town of Crewkerne lies approximately 1 mile to the south east and the village of Merriott lies approximately 1.5 miles to the north. Local amenities can be found in the neighbouring town or villages or further afield in the County town of Taunton, where access can be gained to the M5 motorway network.

LOT 1: £350,000

Lot 1 totals approximately 36.08 acres (14.60 hectares) comprising approximately 17.47 acres of temporary pasture, 14.02 acres of permanent pasture and 4.59 acres of woodland. This lot enjoys land ranging from level lying to gently rolling land with some steeper terraces in part. The woodland comprises a mix of Larch and deciduous hardwood species.

Access is taken over a track leading from Hinton Road, which is also used to access Lot 2. There are interlinking field gateways between Lot 1 and Lot 2. The boundaries are typically low earth banks with hedging on top. Part of the land is fenced.

LOT 2: £115,000

Lot 2 totals approximately 11.88 acres (4.81 hectares) of permanent pasture contained within two principle enclosure together with 0.28 acres of woodland. The land is gently sloping and rolling with some steeper rough grazing in part. Field 3160 benefits from a cattle coral and there are interlinking field gateways into Lots 1 & 3.

Access is gained over a short section of the track which leads off Hinton Road to the north.

LOT 3: £100,000

Lot 3 totals approximately 9.85 acres (4.77 hectares) of which 9.66 acres is gently sloping temporary pasture and 0.19 acres of recently landscaped entrance area. Access is gained via a public right of way, which leads directly off the public highway.

There are interlinking field gateways to Lots 1 & 2. The boundaries are typically low earth banks with hedging on top.