Range of modern and traditional farm buildings and 148.95 acres of land Windsor Hill, Shepton Mallet FOR SALE BY AUCTION IN 8 LOTS

LOT A

Windsor Hill, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4JE

Description / Location Located north of Shepton Mallet and situated in an attractive area of Somerset, the picturesque Mendip Hills. The buildings and land lie principally in open countryside with good road access. Offering accommodation for agricultural use, or potential for residential/commercial redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents. The town of Shepton Mallet and City of Wells are approximately 1 mile south and 4 miles west respectively and offer an extensive range of

facilities including educational, retail, employment and recreational. Regional areas of settlement, notably Bath and Bristol, are within commuting distance. Principal roads of communication are within easy reach, namely the A37, A371 and A361. The M5 is a 30 minute drive and provides communication north and south of the country. Main line railway links are available from both Bath and Bristol. Bristol Airport is approximately 29 miles away and provides scheduled domestic and international flights.

An attractive range of modern and traditional farm buildings together with approximately 148.95 acres of land, including a former quarry.

Offered for sale in 8 lots of

varying sizes

Potential for redevelopment or

conversion of traditional

buildings, subject to planning

consent.

Provision for mains or natural

water supply.

Road access in the main.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

Tuesday 27th September 2016

7pm at Standerwick Suite, Frome

Livestock Market, Standerwick

Viewing

At any time, on foot only, during daylight

hours and with a copy of the sale

particulars. (Ref: 8384)

LOT 1 LOT 1 LOT 1 LOT 1 LOT A

Lot A – Guide: £150,000 - £175,000 (Edged Red) Held within a ring fence and extending to approximately 12.31 acres (4.98 hectares). Comprising versatile range of traditional and modern farm buildings, together with 11.57 acres of adjoining pastureland and former quarry. Accessed from a tarmacadam no-through road, which leads directly from the Council maintained highway known as Ham Lane. The idyllic quarry incorporates approximately half of the plot and offers a wealth of opportunity. The site is banked by deciduous and coniferous woodland and has areas of open clearing throughout. Potential to accommodate a conservational or tourist-based business i.e. activity centre, Adventure Park etc., subject to any necessary planning consents.

LOT 2

LOT 3

Farm buildings situated within a courtyard setting and served by concrete yards. Potential for either residential, commercial or recreational redevelopment. No enquiries have been made of the local planning authority. Building Numbered ‘4’ on plan below is Grade II listed according to the Historic England Listed Buildings Identification Map. Comprising: 1. Machinery Store, 9.66m X 6.35m, 61.34m² - Concrete block elevations. Asbestos roof (pitched). 2. Silage Pit, 505m² - RSJ uprights with timber/concrete sleeper infill. 3. Cubicle House, 36.56m X 7.05m, 257.75m². 55 cubicles. Concrete block elevations. Asbestos roof. 4. Traditional Livestock Building, 9.67m X 4.50m, 43.54m² - Stone elevations. Clay tile roof. Adjoining L-shaped lean-to, 99.79m² - Concrete block elevations. Asbestos roof. 5. Traditional Cattle Stalls, 12.75m X 5.7m, 72.68m² - 2-bays. Stone elevations. Clay tile roof. 6. Traditional Livestock Building, 11.64m X 5.77m, 67.16m² - Stone elevations. Asbestos roof. Redundant. 7. Store, 9.3m X 3.01m, 27.99m² - Stone elevations. Redundant. 8. Former Milking Parlour, 9.49m X 4.83m, 45.79m². Box profile clad elevations. 9. Livestock Building, 14.58m X 5.53m, 80.63m². Stone elevations. Clay tile roof. 10. Store, 5.01m X 4.43m, 22.19m² - Concrete block elevations. 11. Livestock Building, 5.98m X 4.15m, 24.82m²

LOT 2 LOT 4

LOT 5 LOT 6

The remaining land is laid to permanent pasture and is gently undulating in topography. Bound and divided by natural hedgerows and stone walls.

Provision to lay, within 8 weeks of completion, a water supply pipe along the southern and eastern boundary of Lot B, in order to allow connection into the mains water supply situated within Windsor Hill Lane, subject to the necessary consents. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquires to Bristol Water in this regard.

LOT A

LOT A – The Quarry

IMPORTANT NOTICE: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, warranties and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Area and Sales Plans

The area and the sale plan have been calculated and produced using Promap mapping software (Ordnance Survey Licensed) and referenced where possible to the HMLR Title plan, however they may not correspond with other mapping services. The boundaries are clearly marked on site and potential purchasers should inspect them and make such enquiries as they deem necessary.

Lot E – Guide: £220,000 - £240,000 (Edged Dark Green) Approximately 36.06 acres (14.59 hectares) held in a single enclosure, including a steel portal framed Fodder Barn, 7.17m X 13.78m, 98.77m². Potential for alternative use, i.e. work at home unit. No enquiries have been made of the local planning authority. Accessed directly from the highway. Mains water supply. Subject to a Public footpath.

Lot F – Guide: £100,000 - £115,000 (Edged Light Green) Pastureland extending to 16.15 acres (6.54 hectares). Held within a single enclosure and ideally suited for anyone with a small holder, equestrian or amenity interest. Gently undulating and with direct highway access. Provision to lay, within 8 weeks of completion, a water supply pipe along southern boundary of Lot G, in order to allow connection into the mains water supply situated within Burnthouse Drove, subject to the necessary consents. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquires to Bristol Water in this regard. Please note the water supply and trough located within the northern corner of this lot is not included within the sale Lot G – Guide: £160,000 - £180,000 (Edged Brown) Approximately 33.06 acres (13.38 hectares) held within two enclosures. Direct highway access. Mains water supply located within adjacent highway (Burnthouse Drove) and available to connect into, subject to the necessary consents. Please note the water supply and trough located within the north-eastern corner of this lot is not included within the sale.

Lot H – Guide: £100,000 - £120,000 (Edged Orange) Ideally suited for grazing and grass based fodder production. Comprising single enclosure extending 20.93 acres (8.47 hectares). Direct highway access onto the Old Frome Road. Sloping in aspect. Provision to lay, within 8 weeks of completion, a water supply pipe along western boundary of Lot G, in order to allow connection into the mains water supply situated within Burnthouse Drove, subject to the necessary consents. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquires to Bristol Water in this regard. GENERAL REMARKS Uplift Clause Lot A: Subject to an uplift clause to take effect on non-agricultural development. 15% of the increase in value payable on the granting of any such planning consent. Term: 20 years. Lots B – H: No Uplift clause. Local Authority Mendip District Council - 0300 303 8588 Services Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services. VAT The purchase price will not be subject to VAT. Basic Farm Payment Registered for the Basic Payment Scheme. Entitlements may be available to be purchased under separate negotiation. Further details available from the auctioneer. Tenure Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Completion Completion has been set for the 25

th October 2016.

Buyer’s Lot Charge The property will be subject to a buyer’s lot charge, further details available from the auctioneer. Solicitors Bartlett Gooding and Weelen - 01749 330330 (B Bartlett acting)

Lot B – Guide: £35,000 - £45,000 (Edged Blue) Single enclosure of gently undulating pastureland extending to approximately 6.09 acres (2.46 hectares). Benefiting from direct access from Windsor Hill Lane and mains water supply. Suitable for a wide variety of non-agricultural uses, including equestrian or amenity (subject to necessary planning consents).

Lot C – Guide: £45,000 - £55,000 (Edged Black) 8.61 acres (3.48 hectares) pastureland held within two enclosures. Sloping in aspect. Natural water supply by way of pond situated within north-western corner. Vehicular Right of Way over driveway to The Batch, leading from the A37 (Bath Road). Subject to a Public footpath. Lot D – Guide: £100,000 - £115,000 (Edged Dark Green) Approximately 16.48 acres (6.67 hectares) of level pastureland with direct highway access. Situated on the northern boundary is a Fodder Barn, 12.2m X 6.80m, 82.96m² - Concrete frame with an asbestos roof. Provision to connect, within 8 weeks of completion, a water supply pipe from trough situated within Lot E. Connection subject to installing a sub-meter and payment of water consumed, calculated at the prevailing rate set by Bristol Water.

LOT 4

LOT B

LOT C LOT D

LOT E LOT F

Auction Notes Conditions of Sale Unless otherwise stated, each Lot is sold subject to the current edition of the Law Society’s Standard Conditions of Sale and the General and Special Conditions of Sale for each lot. Auction Catalogue The details of each lot have been prepared based on information given by the vendor and their solicitor. There may be occasions where the person acting on behalf of the vendor does not know the property in detail. Therefore, potential purchasers must satisfy their own enquiries and should refer to the legal documents available at either the Auction Department or from the vendors’ solicitors. Areas and sale plans The area and the sale plan have been calculated and produced using Promap Mapping software (Ordnance Survey licensed) and referenced where possible to the HMLR Title plan however they may not correspond with other mapping systems. The boundaries are clearly marked on site and potential purchasers should inspect them and make such enquiries as they deem necessary. Legal Packs These will be available to view at the Auction Department office. Alternatively they can be obtained from the vendors’ solicitors. There may be a charge payable direct to the solicitor. We recommend that each potential purchaser take independent legal advice on the content of the packs. Potential purchasers are deemed to have made all the necessary enquiries and purchase with full knowledge of the content of the legal packs. Registration of Interest Cooper and Tanner encourage potential purchasers to register their interest in specific lots. This will enable the Auction Department to inform you of any amendments made to that lot during the lead up to the auction day. Tenure and Possession Unless stated otherwise, the tenure of each lot is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion. Questions The vendors’ solicitors are usually available for questions prior to the start of the auction. However, there may be occasions when they are unable to attend. Therefore, it is advisable that any queries have been answered before the date of the auction. Members of the Cooper and Tanner staff will be on hand and will be able to answer questions concerning the procedure. They will not be able to answer any legal questions. No further questions will be permitted once the auction has started. Buyer’s Lot Charge A Buyer’s Lot Charge will be applied to each lot, including those bought prior to and post auction, details of which are found within the general remarks for each lot. This is to be paid at the fall of the hammer. Cheques are to be made payable to Cooper and Tanner.

Completion The completion date is set and will be announced prior to the property being offered at the auction. Reserves The property(s) are subject to a reserve price, in other words the price below which the seller has instructed the property not to be sold. The auctioneer has the right to bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve price. Prospective purchases accept that it is a possibility that all bids up to the reserve price are bids made by or on behalf of the seller. Bidding When bidding for a lot, please make your bid clear to the auctioneer or his clerk. The auctioneer will be happy to take bids in smaller increments, for example £250 and multiples thereof. The auctioneer will call the bidding three times, giving you the opportunity to place a final bid. Lotting The vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, sub-divide or withdraw any or all of their property. Fall of the Hammer On the fall of the hammer, the successful bidder is under a binding contract to purchase that property. The purchaser must then present himself or herself to the auctioneer’s clerk, giving their name, address, solicitor’s details and a form of identification. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable to the vendors’ solicitor at the fall of the hammer. Cash will not be acceptable and Cooper and Tanner do not have the facilities to take payment by credit or debit card. Proxy and Telephone bidding Cooper and Tanner do accept bids by proxy or by telephone. Should you require any further information, please contact the Auction Department. Important Notice These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of potential purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract or part of the same. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, warranties and other details are given without responsibility and any potential purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Any photographs and plans are contained within the catalogue to identify the property to potential purchasers. They do not show the extent of the property and must not be relied upon to be to scale. It should not be assumed that each lot has the necessary planning consents, building regulations or other consents. The vendors reserve the right to sell their property prior to auction. Please contact Cooper and Tanner prior to the auction to check the availability of each lot.

LOT G

41 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DS Tel: 01458 834288 E: glastonbury@cooperandtanner.co.uk

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