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Sweetwater Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35

Land size
8.31 acres

Key Features

  • Paddocks and stabling of approximately 8.31 acres (3.63 hectares)
  • Roadside access
  • Steel portal framed building with internal stabling and feed store (86m2 / 927ft2)
  • Equestrian use granted under PT15/2691/F

Description

An opportunity to purchase paddocks of approximately 8.31 acres (3.63 ha) with roadside access, stabling and feed store, all within excellent and well-maintained condition.

DESCRIPTION

The land extends to approximately 8.31 acres (3.62 ha) of generally level permanent pastureland and small amenity woodland, bordered by mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing. There is a steel portal framed building with internal stabling and feed store, extending to approximately 86m2 / 927ft2. The immediate land surrounding the barn serves as a useful addition with potential for an equestrian yard. Please note, the property is covenanted to not be used for any use over and above the private equestrian use consented, unless consent is sought from the neighbouring landowner. There is a right of access for the neighbouring property over the initial access driveway.

LOCATION & ACCESS

The land is situated to the south west of the market town of Thornbury (2 miles) which provides a range of everyday facilities. The A38 Bristol Road is within 2 miles and provides access to the Almondsbury Interchange, connecting to regional cities. There are a range of local bridal paths allowing good access for riding out.

PLANNING

The land is designated to be within the open countryside and prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority, South Gloucestershire Council.

SERVICES

We understand mains water is available on the land.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are excluded from the sale.

VIEWING

Viewing by appointment only.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 48 Equestrian listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£27,076 / acre
Equestrian Average (5+ acres) £70,133 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Sewerage
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Rights & 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
Gated Parking, Off-Street Parking, Private Parking
Garden
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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

1.8 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

  • Olveston Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Helen's Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Gillingstool Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Manorbrook Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    288
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Marlwood School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    510
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Castle School1.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,416
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Patchway Community School4.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    854
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bradley Stoke Community School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,393
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,024
    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 Bristol Superstore, Thornbury1.4 miles
Co-op Thornbury, Thornbury1.4 miles
Aldi Thornbury, Thornbury1.5 miles

GP surgery

St Mary Street Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Alveston Pharmacy1.2 miles

Hospital

Nightingale Hospital Bristol6.6 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Pilning Rail Station4.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Marlwood School0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Filton14 min · 7.2 miles
Chepstow13 min · 7.7 miles
Thornbury3 min · 2 miles
Bradley Stoke12 min · 6.1 miles
Bristol (city)24 min · 14 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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