Description
2.03 acres of pasture land and woodland with dilapidated buildings and a range of services
The Property - Now on the market after nearly 50 years of ownership, the Land at Strap Lane offers an opportunity to acquire 2.03 acres (0.82 ha) of agricultural land in a popular, rural location with the benefit of mains electricity, water and two buildings in need of repair or replacement. The land provides a blank canvas for prospective buyers to adapt to one's own preferences subject to the necessary consents.
Situation - The land is situated in a sought-after location southeast of the village of Upton Noble and northeast of the village of North Brewham. The land enjoys a pleasant view of rolling Somerset countryside to the southwest and is not situated in, but on the edge of the Cranbourne Chase National Landscape. The nearby town of Bruton is picturesque and renowned for its historic charm, vibrant community and features a selection of independent shops, quaint cafes, and traditional pubs. Notable cultural highlights in the locality include the acclaimed Hauser & Wirth art gallery, The Newt in Somerset, King Alfred's Tower and the historic Bruton Abbey.
The Land - The land is split into two distinct parcels, bounded by mature hedgerows and split by an ecological buffer of mature Oak and Willow Trees. This results in the majority of the land (approximately 1.67 acres) being very private and peaceful. The entirety of the land bar the woodland buffer is comprised of permanent pasture and capable of taking a crop of grass or grazing livestock. The land is generally level in topography and could facilitate a range of recreational, amenity, agricultural, horticultural or equestrian uses.
The Buildings - There are two dilapidated timber-framed sheds situated at the property. The larger one is located within the woodland buffer on the northeastern edge and is comprised of a timber frame and timber clad elevations under a fibre cement roof. The building extends to an area of approximately 685 sq. ft.
The smaller shed adjoins the northwestern entrance and is also comprised of a timber frame with timber clad elevations under a corrugated metal roof. Both of the buildings have been used for storage and are now of a condition where they are not structurally sound.
Under no circumstances should prospective buyers enter either of the buildings, only external visual inspections of the buildings are permitted. The buildings provide a good footprint for a replacement agricultural building.
Services - There is a mains water which services the land supplied on sub-metre from the adjoining property to the west. The sub-metre is located near the larger shed. There is also mains electricity present and connected which services the larger timber shed, the metre is located on the telegraph pole in the smaller northern parcel of the land.
Access - Access to the property is gained directly off Strap Lane through a single gate, underneath the vegetation there is a hardstanding/concrete driveway up to the larger building which could easily be reinstated. There is a right of access over the adjoining property's' driveway to the smaller timber shed.
Planning History - A change of use to light industrial (REF: 093870/003) in 1981 and the change of use to a forestry managers & contractors' business, including the construction of a new vehicle shelter/store on site of the existing building, an office building and tree sorting/store building with the construction of a new vehicular access (REF:100189/002) in 1992 were made. Both applications were approved with conditions but not implemented and have since expired. An application to erect a dwelling and workshop (REF:100189/003) was also made in 2007 but then withdrawn by the current vendors.
Local Authority - Somerset Council (Mendip District)
Phone: 0300 123 2224
Website: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/
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Tenure & Possession - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
