Farm Land
£35,000
Lynch Lane, Cheddar, Somerset

Description

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Description

An extremely attractive block of mature woodland, located within an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). This lot boasts a secluded and elevated position and is surrounded by idyllic countryside. Topography is level to sloping with access taken via a stone track leading directly from the Council maintained highway. The woodland includes a levelled clearing at the entrance, providing a parking area. Extending to approximately 2.07 acres and offering a variety of wildlife habitats with mixed flora & fauna Ideally suited for anyone with a conservational or amenity interest, subject to any necessary planning consents which may be required.

Agents Note

The successful Purchaser will be required to erect and thereafter maintain, within 20 weeks of completion, a 5’ timber post and three-strand barbwire fence line between points labelled ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ on the sale plan. Further details contained within auction Legal Pack.

Environmental Schemes

The woodland forms part of a wider Higher Level Stewardship Agreement expiring on 30th April 2028. No options or payments allocated to this parcel of land. Further details contained within the auction legal pack.

Uplift/Overage Clause

None.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

No footpaths and we are unaware of any further rights of way.

Designations

The land is situated within an AONB, but not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Completion

Completion has been set for the 23rd October 2025 or earlier by agreement

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner requires 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 £1,395 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 and applicable to all pre-auction sales. 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.

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.

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.

Solicitors

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, Wells

Telephone: 01749 836 100

Laura Maden acting

Local Council: Somerset Council. Telephone: 0300 123 2224.

Services: Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT.

Viewing: At any reasonable time, on foot only and with a set of the sale details.

Closest Postcode: BS27 3QS

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