Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26
- Land size
- 3.12 acres
Key Features
- 3.12 acres land (1.25 hectares)
- American Barn with stables, tack room, and storage space
- 40m x 20m Menage
- Field Shelters (which are on skids)
- Turnout Paddock
- Close proximity to the A38 and M5
Description
3.06 acres of land with American Barn stable block and Arena near Axbridge in Somerset
AUCTIONEERS COMMENTS
DESCRIPTION
An opportunity to acquire an equestrian property close to the village of Rooksbridge in Somerset, and 5 miles from the town of Axbridge. The land totals 3.12 acres (1.25 hectares) of permanent pasture divided into a number of paddocks with post and rail fencing. There are several wooden buildings including open fronted wooden field shelters located in the fields and a further octagonal shelter/seating area. A large American style wooden barn contains 3 large stables with storage space and a tack room. There is a second wooden building used for fodder storage. There is a 40m x 20m menage for private use. The property is accessed via shared trackway, as the asset does not have direct highway access, we understand that there is a right of way granted across the adjoining track (coloured green) and bridge (coloured purple); at all times for agricultural and equestrian purposes for each and every part of the property with or without animals and vehicles, trailers and (truncated)
DEVELOPMENT UPLIFT CLAUSE
The land is subject to a development clawback restriction that specifies "25% of the uplift in value for a period of 10 years (from 12th May 2023) for any development other than agricultural and/or equestrian use with up to two single storey dwellings of any description to provide accommodation in connection with such use, will be due to the previous vendor and their successors in title."
DESIGNATIONS
The Environment Agency website identifies the land as situated within a flood risk area (zone 3) and therefore is classed as being at risk of flooding from the sea.
SERVICES
It is understood that there is water and electricity connected.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Agent, David James.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-13
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 73 Equestrian listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
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 · available to 15% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- East Brent Church of England First School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 77
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lympsham Church of England Academy2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Weare Academy First School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 149
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 158
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The King Alfred School an Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,269
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 595
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Broadoak Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 792
- Type
- Academy converter
- Winterstoke Hundred Academy5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 870
- Type
- Free schools
- Hans Price Academy5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Listing agent
David James, Wrington
Barley Wood Stables, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA