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Land at Western Lane, East Harptree

Land size
14.25 acres

Key Features

  • Attractive parcel of pastureland
  • Extending to approximately 14.25 acres (5.77 ha)
  • Productive pastureland bounded by mature hedgerows and trees
  • Direct access from a quiet country lane
  • Elevated position with attractive views across the surrounding countryside
  • Suitable for agricultural, equestrian and amenity uses

Description

An attractive block of permanent pasture extending to approximately 14.25 acres (5.77 hectares), occupying an elevated position within the Mendip Hills National Landscape and enjoying attractive views across the surrounding countryside.

Description.
An attractive block of permanent pasture extending to approximately 14.25 acres (5.77 hectares), occupying an elevated position within the Mendip Hills National Landscape and enjoying attractive views across the surrounding countryside. The land comprises a single enclosure of gently undulating grassland bounded by mature hedgerows and established trees, providing both privacy and shelter. The property benefits from direct access from the adjoining country lane and is classified as Grade 3 agricultural land under the MAFF Agricultural Land Classification system. The underlying soils comprise slightly acid loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage, which are generally well suited to grassland and livestock grazing. The land is considered suitable for a range of agricultural, equestrian and amenity uses and may appeal to farmers seeking additional grazing land, equestrian purchasers, conservation interests and those looking to acquire an attractive parcel of rural land in a desirable location. The property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a useful block of pastureland in an attractive and accessible rural setting.

Services.
A water trough is located within the hedgerow boundary of the property. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the source of the water supply and any associated rights, responsibilities or maintenance obligations.

Tenure.
Freehold with vacant possession.

Designations.
The property is situated within the Mendip Hills National Landscape (formerly known as the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and lies within open countryside.

Local Authorities.
Bath and North East Somerset County Council –

Rights of Way, Easements etc.
A public footpath crosses the north-western part of the property. The property is sold subject to all rights, including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, and other rights, covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, easements, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes, whether referred to in these particulars or not. The sporting rights, so far as they are owned, are included in the sale.

Viewings.
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Killens.

Restrictive Covenant/Development Clawback.
The property is not subject to a restrictive covenant or development clawback/uplift clause.

Boundaries.
The ownership of the boundaries are in accordance with the custom of the country. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries.

VAT.
The purchase is not subject to VAT.

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Method of Sale.
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 33 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).

This Property£12,281 / acre
Bare & Undeveloped Land Average (10+ acres) £16,800 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

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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

  • East Harptree Church of England Primary School992 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ubley Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    67
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Priddy Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    44
    Type
    Community school
  • Bishop Sutton Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    174
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Chew Valley School4.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,180
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Blue School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,362
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Fairlands Middle School6.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    405
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Somervale Secondary School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    781
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Kings of Wessex Academy6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,043
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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

Spar Wick Road, Bishop Sutton2.9 miles
Budgens Farrington Gurney, Farrington Gurney4.3 miles
Co-op Farrington Gurney, Farrington Gurney4.3 miles

GP surgery

Harptree Surgery1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Chew Pharmacy5.1 miles

Hospital

Paulton Hospital6 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

Parson Street Rail Station9.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Clock0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Radstock22 min · 10 miles
Wells (city)16 min · 9.6 miles
Shepton Mallet19 min · 12 miles
Midsomer Norton18 min · 8.7 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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