Land at The Shallows, Saltford, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset BS31 3EJ

SOLD AT AUCTION FOR £245,000. ALL TYPES OF LAND URGENTLY REQUIRED!!

A 1.67 acre parcel of land next to the river Avon, in the leigh of the Bristol Bath Rail Path bridge. With approximately 125m of river frontage and riparian rights. For sale by auction on 21st February 2024.

• 1.67 acre parcel of land
• Circa 125m of river frontage
• Riparian rights
• Potential for 4-5 moorings subject to consents
• Two vehicular access points (overgrown)
• Potential for a variety of different uses

This is an irregular shaped parcel of land, next to the river Avon. In total it extends to 1.67 acres with circa 125m of river frontage and riparian right. The land has become largely overgrown but offers potential for a variety of different uses. The river frontage could be ideal for moorings, with potential for 4-5 boats, subject to the necessary consents. There is a footpath by prescription that connects to the Bristol Bath Railway Path.

It should be noted that there is a storm water drain that crosses the site. We are informed there is a main sewer within the boundary that runs parallel to the road.

Location • Bath approximately 6 miles, Bristol approximately 9 miles.
• Close to the Bird In the Hand pub
• What3words to gated entrance – departure.downfield.convinced
• Conservation Area
• Greenbelt
Utilities There are no known utility connections to the site.
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the suitability and availability of any services they may require.
Planning Please refer to the Local Search contained in the legal pack for planning history and local restrictions.
Aerial Photography Please not the boundaries shown on the aerial photography are for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being accurate.
Possession Vacant Possession upon completion.
Completion 20 Working Days
Viewings This is an open site and may be viewed at any time during daylight hours. You enter the site entirely at your own risk and care should be taken around the edge of the river.
Legal Pack The legal pack is a bundle of information, specific to this property which will include, but not limited to:
• Official Copy of Register of Title (Office Copy Entry)
• Local Authority Search
• Coal Mining Search
• Water & Drainage
• Environmental search - Your attention is drawn to the agents note below
• Special Conditions of Sale
• Property Information Form
• Fixtures and Fittings Form
We recommend all elements of the legal pack are reviewed by your and your conveyancer before bidding. You are deemed to bid in full knowledge of the contents of the legal pack whether you have reviewed it or not.

Your attention is drawn to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, which detail other charges in addition to the sale price which you may be liable for. These costs may include, but not limited to, Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees as well as Transfer Costs.

The Legal Pack is available to download, free of charge, via the City and Rural Property Auctions website. By registering for Legal Pack, you will be kept up to date of any changes that may occur in the build up to the auction.
Agents Note - please read Your attention is drawn to the Environmental Search contained in the Legal Pack. Whilst a potential contamination risk has been identified a Passed Certificate has been issued by the search provider, meaning the land is unlikely to be designated “contaminated land” within the meaning of Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

The Contaminated Land Department of Bath and North East Somerset have confirmed that the land was used for historic landfill between December 1970 and December 1988 with records indicating that the tipped material comprised inert waste including excavation, construction, demolition, clay, brash and lias.

We are advised by the seller that it was originally intended that the storm water drain should be below ground level within the site. Due to the land/river levels this was not possible and a tipping licence was granted to backfill the site thus raising the land level sufficiently to bury the storm drain. This has served, to some extent, to reduce the risk of river flooding on the land.
Solicitors Juliet Hardick Solicitors


Bidder Registration closes on the 20th February 2024 You must register to bid to take part in the auction. Registering to bid is very simple, you must visit the City and Rural Property Auctions Website and click on the register to bid button (this feature is not available on Rightmove or Zoopla).
Step 1 – complete the online bidding form (this is the same form if you wish to do telephone or proxy bidding).
Step 2 – Upload your ID and Proof of Address
Step 3 - Pay your security deposit of £6,500 (this places a hold on your debit card and no money will leave your account unless you are the successful purchaser).
Step 4 – you will receive a confirmation email you are ready to bid.

Good luck at the auction! Any outstand deposit balance must be transferred to us within 24 hours of the auction. If you are unsuccessful at the auction the hold on your debit card will be cancelled within 24 hours of the auction, although the exact date will be determined by the issuing bank.
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Tenure: Freehold