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Land for sale
Stoppers Lane, Upper Coxley, BA5, Wells
58.389 €
Listed Jul 2, 2026
About this listing
Description Directly accessed from the Council maintained highway known as Stoppers Lane and extending to approximately 3.32 acres (1.34 hectares) in total. An exciting opportunity to acquire an attractive parcel of land conveniently positioned on the edge of the village and within easy access of the City of Wells. The land is ideally suited for agricultural, equestrian or amenity use, subject to any necessary planning consents required. The plot is gently sloping in topography and bound and divided by a mixture of natural hedgerows and stock-proof fencing, with the River Sheppey abutting the northern boundary. The soil comprises of freely draining, slightly acidic but base rich type. Classified as Grade III on the DEFRA land classification map. The site has been reviewed within Somerset Council’s Draft Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA), where it has been identified as potentially achievable for residential development. Interested parties should note that this is a high-level, ‘policy-off’ assessment, and all prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority as to the planning prospects of the site Uplift Clause Subject to an uplift clause of 25% for a period of 40 years. Further details contained within the auction legal pack. Designations Situated within the Sheppey Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Not within an AONB or SSSI. Environmental Stewardship Schemes Not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes. Footpaths and Rights of Way No public footpaths. Further details of any other rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction Legal Pack. Solicitors Burges Salmon, Bristol Telephone: Peter Roberts and Emma Folkes acting 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 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. 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: Drainage Rates: None. Services: No services connected to the plot. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession. Completion Completion has been set for 10th September 2026 or earlier by arrangement. Viewing: At any reasonable time on foot with a set of the sale details. The postcode for the nearest property is BA5 1QP What3words – executive.beams.saying Website tags: auction-property, august-auction, land-propertyShow more
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MunicipalityWells
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