Pasture and Woodland

A parcel of 2.41 acres of pasture and woodland with a timber field shelter and mains water supply. For sale by traditional online auction (unless sold prior). Auction ends Thursday 25th August at 6:00 pm.

Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by traditional on-line auction (unless sold prior). The auction end date is Thursday 25th August 2022 at 6pm. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the land for sale prior to the auction end date. The land can be accessed via our website – on-line property and land auctions.

Situation - The land is situated at Biscombe, a small hamlet West of Churchstanton in South Somerset. The smallholding is located within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about 7 miles from Wellington and 10 miles South of Taunton. Junction 26 of the M5 motorway lies about 6 miles North of the property.

A wide range of shops and services are available at Wellington although surrounding villages also carry local amenities.

Introduction: Auction Guide £38,000 - £48,000 - The smallholding extends to about 2.41 acres and comprises a sheltered gently sloping 1.3 acre pasture field and about 1.1 acres of interesting mixed woodland.

There is a useful equestrian building on the land which is constructed from timber and stands on a concrete base.

The pasture field and woodland are each surrounded by stock fencing and a field gate secures the land from the access to the South.

Access - Access to the property is by a right of way for agricultural purposes which connects the land to the public highway to the South. The agricultural right of way is identified between points C and D on the attached sale plan

Services - Mains water is connected

Tenure And Possession - The land is held freehold and is available with vacant possession on completion

Local Authority - Taunton Deane Borough Council

Sporting & Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.

Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it.

Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only. The vendor shall not be called upon to define the ownership of boundary fences.

Planning - The timber field shelter has an established equestrian use. See Taunton Dean Planning Ref 10/18/0022/LE

Completion Date - The completion date will be 20 working days after the auction, or as dictated by solicitors.

Definition Of Auction And Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller’s expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.

Buyer Reservation Fee – Traditional Online Auction - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000 inc VAT. From this a 'buyers fee' of £2,400 (inc VAT) is retained by Stags/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price.

An additional 'administration' fee of £1,200 including VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction. This will be separately invoiced by Stags.

Proof Of Identity - Under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for all Estate Agents to perform due to due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.

Auction Legal Pack - This includes the searches draft contracts, deeds/epitome of title, special conditions of sale etc. and is available to download free of charge to those who have registered, from our auction partners website. Due to Covid 19 precautions, we are not making the legal pack available for inspection at Stags offices. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries proper to the auction. Further information about the buyer’s fees are available on Stags website.

Solicitor Acting - Awdry Bailey & Douglas LLP
7 Woodstock Court
Blenheim Road, Marlborough
SN8 4AN
FAO Mrs Anna Munro
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Directions - From Junction 26 of the M5 at Wellington, head South on Gerbestone Lane towards Ford Street. Turn left at the T-junction towards Ford Street and continue South towards Clayhidon. Carry straight on for about 3.5 miles, passing over two sets of cross roads, before crossing the River Culm and turning left at the T-junction signed Churchstanton. Follow the road around to the right at Lilycombe Cross and continue along Lilycombe Lane. Turn left on the next junction signed "Biscombe Stapley 1" and follow the road for about 0.5 of a mile. The entrance to the land is on the left, opposite "The Firs". There is no sale board on the metal gate. Walk along the hardstanding track for about 50 yards before reaching the entrance to the land. What3Words: chin.start.coconuts

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Warning - Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of buildings.

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and are not to be relied upon for any purpose.



Marketed by: Stags Farm Agency, Exeter