Land at Rapps, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9LQ

SOLD PRIOR TO TENDER

For Sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior)
Tenders to be submitted in a sealed envelope by 12 noon on Friday 5th June 2026, to the Agents office with envelopes sealed and marked 'Land at Rapps'.

Situation
The property is located just east of the village of Ashill, in Somerset. The town of Ilminster, lies approximately 4 kilometers to the south east, which offers a range of amenities and facilities including independent shops and supermarkets together with good access links via the A358 to the A303, A30 and M5 motorway network. The county town of Taunton, which lies approximately 11 kilometers to the north west, provides a comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities together with a mainline railway station with direct links to London, Paddington.

Access
Lot 1 is accessed directly off the public highway through the southern boundary. Lot 2 is accessed off Park Barn Lane through the northern boundary. Lot 3 is accessed off the public highway through the northern boundary.

Description
Lot 1 (shaded in pink) comprises approximately 19.74 acres (7.99 hectares) of arable land across two enclosures.

The land is level to very gently sloping, currently cropped to winter wheat. The field is accessed through a gateway in the southern boundary, directly onto the public highway (unnamed road). The boundaries predominantly consist of mature hedges with the A358 directly to the west. Lot 2 adjoins Lot 1 to the north and there is an interlinking gateway. The land is classified as being Grade III on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.

Lot 2 (shaded blue) comprises approximately 7.00 acres (2.83 hectares) of arable land with a small wooded spinney by the gate, all in a single enclosure.

The land is level lying, currently cropped to winter wheat with a miscanthus strip and game plot within. The field is accessed through a gateway in the northern boundary boundary, directly onto Park Barn Lane. The boundaries predominantly consist of mature hedges and the land is classified as being Grade III on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.

Lot 3 (shaded yellow) comprises approximately 12.33 acres (4.99 hectares) of mainly arable land in two field enclosures.

The land is currently cropped to winter wheat and there is a small stand of woodland adjacent to the A358. The field is accessed through a gateway in the northern boundary, directly onto the public highway (unnamed road). The boundaries predominantly consist of mature hedges with the A358 directly to the west. The land is classified as being Grade III on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.

Overage
The land will be sold with no overage provisions.

Tenure
Lots 1 & 2 are offered with freehold tenure. Lot 3 is of leasehold tenure subject to 3,697 years remaining.

Lots 1 & 3 will be sold with vacant possession upon completion. Lot 2 will be sold with vacant possession on the arable land, currently down to winter wheat, and a 5 year tenancy on the area of land down to miscanthus and game crop.

Grants and Subsidies
The land is not subject to either a Countryside Stewardship or Sustainable Farming Incentive agreement.

Services
No mains services, although we are informed mains
water is nearby.

Sporting and Mineral Rights
The sporting rights over Lots 1&2 only, will be reserved until 31 January 2033. The remaining sporting and mineral rights so far as they are owned, will be included in the freehold sale.

Directions
For Lots 1 and 3, from Southfields roundabout on the A303 at Ilminster, take the A358 heading north. Take the second right turn, signposted to Rapps. Lot 1 will be found on the left and Lot 3 on the right. For Lot 2, from Southfields roundabout on the A303 at Ilminster, take the A358 heading north. Take the third right turn, signposted Park Barn Lane, Lot 2 can be found on the right. Lots will be marked with a Rose Vale Rural 'For Sale' Board on the gate.

Viewings
Viewings are unaccompanied, in daylight hours, with a set of sale particulars in hand. Please leave the gates closed.

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