Canal Drove, Cheddar, BS28

Second Edition of the sale Particulars: 31st March 2025. 

Description
Approximately 13.16 acres (5.33 hectares) of level pastureland held within a single enclosure. Access is taken directly from Canal Drove, just off the Council maintained highway known as Cheddar Road. The land benefits from natural water supply. The plot is bound by a mixture of natural hedges, ditches and rhynes and would ideally suit anyone with an agricultural, equestrian, conservation or amenity interest, subject to any necessary planning consents required. The soil comprises ‘Downholland 1’ Marine alluvium and fen peat, deep stoneless humose clayey type which is calcareous in places. Classified as Grade III according to the DEFRA Land Classification Map.

Designations
The land is not situated within an AONB, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI.

Environmental Stewardship Schemes
None.

Footpaths , Rights of Way, wayleaves and Easements
Not subject to any public footpaths. Full details of any other rights of way (if applicable) are contained within the auction legal pack.

Uplift / overage clause
None.

Completion
Completion has been set for 11th June 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.

Solicitors
Clarke Willmott, Taunton
Helen Lock acting
Telephone: .

Local Council: Somerset Council.

Services: No mains water connected. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Drainage Rates: £54.39 per annum.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT.

Viewing: At any reasonable time, on foot only and with a set of the sale details.
Closest Postcode: BS28 4JW
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Please be aware livestock maybe present during your inspection and therefore we kindly request no dogs accompany the viewings.

Ref: GPT/11103

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