Description
A ring-fenced block of land comprising of level pastureland and a former railway line, the whole extending to approximately 32.23 acres (13.06 hectares). Accessed via a track leading from Laurel Street and benefiting from mains water supply. Bound and divided by a mixture of hedgerows and ditches. Ideally suited for anyone with an agricultural, conservational or amenity interest, subject to any necessary planning consents required. The soil comprises of a loamy and clayey floodplain type with naturally high ground water. Classified as Grade 3/4 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map.
Uplift Clause
None.
Flood Risk Designation
Located within an area with a medium to high level risk of surface water flooding.
Designations
Situated within the Sheppey Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Not within an AONB or SSSI.
Environmental Stewardship Schemes
Not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes.
Footpaths and Rights of Way
Public footpath crossing part of the northern boundary. Right of way (highlighted green) in favour of adjoining field. We understand the former railway line is subject to further rights of way in favour of neighbouring fields with further details contained within the auction Legal Pack.
Solicitors
Chubb Bulleid Solicitors, Wells
Telephone: 01749 836 100
Laura Maden acting
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.
Local Council: Somerset Council.
Telephone:0300 123 2224
Drainage Rates: £111.82 per annum (2026)
Services: We are informed mains water is connected. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.
Completion
Completion has been set for 13th August 2026 or earlier by arrangement.
Viewing: At any reasonable time on foot with a set of the sale details. The postcode for the nearest property is BA6 8NN
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