House For Sale £450,000
Description
A splendid rural property, which boasts an attractive 19th century detached dwelling (not listed), outbuildings and land, the whole held within a ring-fence and extending to approximately 8.70 acres.
Situated within a peaceful and secluded location, the dwelling is approached from the Council highway via a 300m driveway and has a clear view of Glastonbury Tor. Surrounded by open countryside and including useful outbuildings, which provide storage. The internal accommodation now requires a programme of modernisation, however, has scope to provide a well-proportioned family home.
The land is principally level in aspect and comprises of interconnected paddocks with areas of copse and pond. The area is well known for its diverse flora and fauna, with the Street Heath SSSI and Somerset Wetlands Nature Reserve within close proximity. Offering a wealth of opportunity, subject to any necessary planning consents.
Agent’s Note
The area of pond/land highlighted purple on the sale plan runs in common with the neighbouring pond and is occupied under licence by a third party. Further details contained within the Auction Legal Pack.
Environmental or Countryside Stewardship Schemes
The land is not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes. Not situated within a SSSI or Nature Reserve
Footpaths and Rights of Way
Subject to a public footpath abutting the southern boundary.
Vehicular and pedestrian right of way benefit of area of track highlighted brown on sale plan.
Local Council: Somerset Council Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]
Council Tax Band: D
Heating: Gas heating (tank)
Services: We understand mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage and bottled gas. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.
VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT
Drainage Rates: £26.65 per annum (2023)
Viewing: By appointment only through Cooper and Tanner, Glastonbury –[use Contact Agent Button] (Option 2)
Solicitors
Acorn Solicitors, Street
Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]
Jill Sinclair acting
Completion
Completion has been set for 22nd November 2023 or earlier by agreement.
Registering to bid and Administration fee
Cooper and Tanner require 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 £1295 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.
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.
Ref: GPT/10667
