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"Barns with planning permission to convert to a contemporary two bedroom dwelling together with paddocks and static caravan situated close to Wells and on the edge of the Mendip Hills. About 3.78 acres.

Description.

A unique opportunity to purchase a selection of barns and stables with full planning permission to convert to a two bedroom dwelling of about 1,410 sq.ft. set in paddocks extending to about 3.78 acres. The property is situated in a rural position within the Somerset countryside adjoining the Mendip Hills National Landscape. It is close to Easton 1 mile and Wells 3 miles as well as Bristol 21 miles and Bath 22 miles . There is a frequent bus service, between Wells, Cheddar and Weston Super Mare.

The property adjoins the A371, and a stone track leads from the entrance gate to the barns. The land is sloping and is classified as Grade 3 with the soils ranging from free draining to productive clayey loams. There is a static caravan on the property.

The property is ideally suited to those wishing to create a dwelling or smallholding that benefits from the inclusion of land, and which is set in attractive countryside close to nearby settlements.

Planning.

Full Planning permission was granted in January 2015 ref 2015 0203 FUL for the alteration and conversion of two buildings and construction of link building to create a single dwelling house. The plans were amended by two subsequent permissions ref 2018 0333 VRC and ref 2021 1494 VRC . The implementation of the original permission has been accepted by Somerset Council as having commenced and the permission remain valid.

Services.

The property is connected to mains water. There is no mains electricity, the current owners have used solar panels and a generator. There is private drainage.

Tenure.

Freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authorities.

Somerset Council

Rights of Way, Easements etc.

The land is not crossed by any footpaths and is not believed to be affected by any private rights of way or similar matters. The property is however offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Directions.

From Wells, proceed on the A371 towards Cheddar. Proceed through Haybridge and continue up the hill towards Easton to pass Shortwood House, which is on the left. The property will be found on the right after approximately 300 metres.

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Post Code.

BA5 1AT

Restrictive Covenant Development Clawback.

No uplift clause or restrictive covenants will be applicable. The purchase price is not subject to VAT.

Outgoings.

There are no outgoings.

Viewings.

Strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Killens

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