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Guide Price£300,000

Self-build Plot, Crosombe

Land size
0.4 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Building plot -Planning permission for a 'Grand Designs" style detached home in c. 0.4 acres
  • Elevated position with fabulous views across the valley
  • Located on a quiet lane on the edge of the village
  • Planning for contemporary home with scope to design your own house, subject to additional planning approval
  • 2023/0265/FUL - Sympathetic design following the contours of the valley - 366m2 (incl. garage)
  • Circa 0.4 acre plot with timber storage shed
  • Ample off road parking
  • Village primary school & good local independent & secondary schools
  • Thriving village with award winning pub, convenience shop, village hall, & community orchard
  • 40 mins to Bristol Airport & 15 mins to Castle Cary Station with main line to London Paddington

Description

Property Description: Guide Price £300,000 - £350,000. Situated on the edge of the village, this contemporary and well designed self-build, three/four bedroom house with three bathrooms would be set within circa 0.4 acres of land. The views from the top of the site are are amazing with a vista over to the north of the village and beyond and views that stretch up the valley to the east.

The design of the house is well thought out with contemporary, light and bright accommodation including an open-plan style kitchen and a separate sitting room, both with bi-fold doors that open onto a covered terrace. There is a utility room, walk-in larder and plant room situated at the back of the house which are built into the hill. The bedrooms are on the first and second floor and all have large windows to take in the view. The principal suite has an ensuite bathroom and a dressing room and the design has incorporated plenty of storage.

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The house has been designed with sustainability at the fore front and includes an air source heat pump for heating and hot water supply that would work in conjunction with Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) to reduce the heating demand further. The MVHR would also filter the air that circulates throughout the property. The design also includes an array of photovoltaic panels which would supplement the electricity supply.

Outside: The garden falls down away from the proposed house and is bound on both side by hedges and trees making it very private. At the bottom of the garden is a wooden five-bar gate which leads to an old orchard with a timber shed. At the top of the site is an area of hard standing which will be the parking area for the house. There is ample space here for parking several cars and a carport (subject to planning).

Location: Located in the beautiful valley of the River Sheppey, Croscombe lies on the A371 to the east of Wells and the west of Shepton Mallet. Despite mentions in the Domesday Book, Croscombe first emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. It is home to a beautiful medieval church and an award-winning pub, The George, which doubles up as the local shop. Croscombe has an active community and much to offer with classes from amateur dramatics to Tai Chi held in the village hall, as well as the Charter Market where villagers sell their local produce, a village orchestra, a village school, a playground and a sports field.

Just up the hill, the Rocky Mountain Nursery has an amazing fruit and vegetable stall every Thursday and Saturday and there are many countryside walks to enjoy in the area thanks to the village's many beautiful footpaths across the valley and beyond.

The historic city of Wells (approx. 3 miles) has a bustling High Street and provides a range of local amenities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), a cinema, a leisure centre, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to choose from, several dentists and doctors and some fabulous independent shops. There are also famous historical landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Bishop Palace, as well as a twice weekly produce market.

Shepton Mallet (approx. 2 miles) is a vibrant and historic market town has a past dating back to Roman times and there is now a wealth of retail outlets including independent boutiques, cafes and bars as well as supermarkets and garden centres. The Charlton House Hotel & Spa is nearby with its award-winning restaurant in an elegant country house. Many cultural events are held throughout the year including the Lantern Festival, The Snowdrop Festival and the annual Carnival. Shepton Mallet has easy access to the Bath and West Show Ground with its various annual events and just a short drive away is the ever-increasing popular town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery.

There is an excellent range of both state and independent schools in the area including Croscombe C of E Primary School, The Blue School in Wells, Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Strode College in Street, and numerous local primary schools.

Excellent transport links connect you to Bath, Bristol, and London, with Castle Cary station just 9 miles away and Bristol Airport within easy reach.

Planning Permission Ref. No: 2023/0265/FUL

Directions: SatNav = BA5 3RL

Council Tax: To be confirmed

Local Authority: Somerset Council -

Services: All services to be connected by the purchaser

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.

Additional Property Notes: Full planning granted for erection of a new dwelling. Planning Permission Ref. 2023/0265/FUL. A Community Infrastructure Levy may apply.

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Date Posted
2026-02-20

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Croscombe Church of England Primary School463 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    42
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bowlish Infant School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Community school
  • Horrington Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    186
    Type
    Community school
  • St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    324
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Whitstone2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    545
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Blue School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,362
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Dunstan's School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    529
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Crispin School Academy7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    978
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Norton Hill Academy7.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,757
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Shepton Mallet Superstore, Shepton Mallet1.9 miles
Aldi Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet2 miles
Morrisons Daily Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet2 miles

GP surgery

Grove House Surgery1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.8 miles

Hospital

Shepton Mallet Community Hospital1.3 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces210 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Castle Cary Rail Station7.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fayreway191 metres

Typical drive times

Street18 min · 10 miles
Glastonbury16 min · 9 miles
Wells (city)8 min · 3.5 miles
Shepton Mallet6 min · 2.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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