Quarry Plot, Top Road, Westbury Sub Mendip, BA5

Description

Located on the edge of the Somerset village of Westbury Sub Mendip, the site comprises a former quarry with planning permission for the creation of a substantial and unique detached bungalow with subterranean facilities, garage and adjoining land. Boasting spectacular far-reaching views, the development has been designed so that the new dwelling provides a modern and contemporary look, whilst being in keeping with its rural surroundings. The dwelling will benefit from large amounts of passive solar gain. The site extends to approximately 1.19 acres and once developed, will have the benefit of a landscaped garden, together with a new plantation of woodland.

With reference to the proposed floor plan, the dwelling will provide the following accommodation –

Lower Ground Floor – 90.78m² / 977ft²

• Home office

• Garage

• Workshop

• Shower Room

Ground Floor – 179.90m² / 1,936ft²

• Master Bedroom with dressing room and ensuite

• Bedroom 2

• Bathroom

• Sitting Room

• Kitchen/dining Room with utility and pantry

• Day Room

Total Floor Area: 270.68m² / 2,913ft²

Outside

Included to the front elevation of the ground floor accommodation will be an external terrace. This area will provide far reaching views across neighbouring countryside. The dwelling will be approached directly from the highway via a block paved driveway leading to the garage and off-road parking area. The dwelling will benefit from gardens and an adjoining paddock, which will be subject to a new tree plantation as part of the planning consent.

Planning

8th July 2020 – Consent Granted: Outline planning permission (all matters reserved). Ref. No. 2020/0364/OTA.

4th June 2024 – Consent Granted: Approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout, scale). Ref. No. 2022/1945/REM – Subject to S106 Agreement with regard to woodland plantation on site. S106 Agreement available on request.

29th November 2024 – Consent Granted: Approval of details reserved by condition 7 (reptiles), condition 10 (drainage-infiltration) and condition 11 (drainage-foul).

29th November 2024 – Consent Granted: Approval of details reserved by conditions 8 (construction environmental management plan) and condition 12 (proposed layout).

Full details of the above planning applications together with associated plans and documents can be downloaded via Somerset Council (formally Mendip District Council) Planning portal - https://publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applications/

Designations

The land is situated within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), but not a SSSI or Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Footpaths, Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements

Not subject to any public or private rights of way.

Uplift Clause

The property is subject to an existing uplift clause, further details contained within the Auction Legal Pack.

Completion

Completion has been set for 20th March 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner requires all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to Register beforehand. A fixed Bidders Registration Fee of £1,350 inc VAT per lot must be paid on registration. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner at the fall of the electronic gavel if a bidder is successful. The fee will be returned to all unsuccessful bidders. 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. Please use the link www.cooperandtanner.co.uk/land-and-property to register to bid for this lot. Please note the Bidders Registration Fee is chargeable per lot, does not get deducted from either the deposit or completion monies and is applicable to all pre-auction sales.

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.

Ref: GPT/8366

Local Council: Somerset Council.

Services: We understand mains water is connected and is fed from the Seller’s retained land adjoining the western boundary. The Purchaser will be granted an easement to upgrade the pipe if required over the sellers retained land (full details contained within the Auction Legal Pack. 3–phase electricity within close proximity. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

Drainage Rates: Not applicable

Solicitors

Bartlett Gooding and Weelen

Telephone: 01963 350888

Libby Stoodley 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: BA5 1JB

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