Lot A - Merry Lane, Bason Bridge, Highbridge, TA9

Land for sale

Lot A - Merry Lane, Bason Bridge, Highbridge, TA9, Taunton

47.859 €

Listed Oct 4, 2026

About this listing

Description Two attractive parcels of land fronting the River Brue and most recently used for and in connection with a local angling association, with potential for agriculture, equestrian and amenity uses (subject to any necessary planning consent). Located within a peaceful position with both lots benefiting from natural water supply and bound and divided in the main by natural hedgerows and ditches. The soil comprises a mixture of lime-rich loam/raised peat type, which is Classified as Grade III on the DEFRA land classification map. Lot A - Guide Price: £40,000 to £60,000* A single enclosure of level pastureland extending to approximately 1.80 acres. Directly accessed from the council-maintained highway. The lot includes a useful 40’ storage container within the southeastern corner. The successful purchaser of Lot B will be required to erect and thereafter maintain a stock proof fence between points labelled ‘X’ and ‘Y’ on the sale plan. Further details contained within the legal pack. Uplift Clause Both lots offered for sale subject to an overage clause of 20% for a 20-year term. Full details of the overage will be contained within the auction legal pack. 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 not situated within an AONB, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI. Completion Completion has been set for 17th December 2026 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 per lot 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. Fees Potential buyers should be aware that there may be additional fees payable to the Vendor’s solicitor on completion of the sale, details of which will be contained within the auction pack for each lot. At the launch of the property onto the market this information is not always available and so interested parties must refer to the auction pack and satisfy their enquiries. 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: Services: Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services. Drainage Rates Lot A - £7.61 per annum Lot B - £1.76 per annum Solicitors Holley and Steer Solicitors, Burnam on Sea Telephone: Charles Fleming acting 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: TA9 3PS What3words – Lot A: radio.plugs.regulates Lot B: sprinkler.offhand.passing Ref: GPT/11438 Website tags: auction-property, november-auction, land-property

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47.859 €