Plot of Land
Middle Drove, Westonzoyland TA7
£10,000
17 July 2025
GUIDE PRICE
AUCTION DATE
For Sale by Public Auction - Thursday 12th June 2025 at 12 midday - The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet and via Livestream. Auction Guide Price: £10,000 to £20,000. Middle Drove, Westonzoyland - An attractive parcel of pastureland, extending 2.51 acres, located within a secluded position and surrounded by idyllic countryside. Description An attractive parcel of pastureland located within a secluded position and surrounded by idyllic countryside. Access is taken via a right of way over Middle Drove(track). The land extends to approximately 2.51 acres (1.01 hectares) and benefits from natural water supply and are bound by ditches. Ideally suited for anyone with an agricultural or conservational interest, subject to any necessary planning consents which may be required. Environmental Stewardship Schemes The land is entered into an Environmental Stewardship agreement producing an income of £291.60 per annum. The Environmental Stewardship expires on the 30th April 2028. The vendors have made a claim for 2025 and expect the purchaser to adhere to scheme rules until 31st December 2025 at which time the scheme will be available for transfer. Uplift Clause None. Footpaths and Rights of Way Not subject to any public footpaths. Full details of any other rights of way (if applicable) are contained within the auction legal pack. Designations The land is situated within a Langmead and Weston SSSI. The land is not situated within an AONB or Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Solicitors Everys Solicitors Janet Keirle acting Telephone: 01823 337 636 Completion Completion has been set for 10th July 2025 or earlier by arrangement 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 on 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. 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: £9.89 Services: Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services. Tenure: Freehold subject to grazing licence expiring 30th November 2025, however vacant possession can be sought upon serving the existing licensee one months’ notice. VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT Viewing: At any reasonable time on foot with a set of the sale details. What3words – absorbing.glosses.collapsed Website tags: auction-property, june-auction, land-property
Westonzoyland, TA7
Guide Price
£10,000
Auction Date
17 Jul 2025
Auctioneer
Cooper and Tanner
Cooper and Tanner
The Agricultural Centre, Standerwick, Nr Frome, Somerset, BA11 2QB
01373 831010
About Cooper and Tanner
Founded in 1908, Cooper and Tanner remain an independent partnership. With over 300 years collective experience between the partners and associates, they have expertise in all agricultural, rural, residential and commercial matters. The principals behind Cooper and Tanner are very straightforward. They aim to provide an exemplary service to all of their clients, to retain traditional values in all of their business activities, whilst at the same time employing all the advantages that modern technology can provide.