Northtown Barns, North Wootton, Nr. Wells
Key Features
- 2 large barns and hard standing yard
- One barn is open sided with an enclosed room at the back, it has electricity
- One barn is a large double height, 'hanger' type building with no electricity
- Ideal location for development or storage
- No planning applied for or granted at this stage
- Available with a neighbouring property - Trinity Cottage - see separate listing
- No water at site at present
Description
No planning applied for.
These barns will only be available to purchase once Trinity Cottage has exchanged.
Please give us a call if you wish to discuss this further.
Directions
From our office in Wells follow A371 towards Shepton Mallet but turn right to North Wootton and Bighams Dulcote Quarry. Then turn immediately left (signed for Recycling Centre). Follow the lane to the ‘T’ junction and turn right onto Worminster Batch. Follow this lane for approx. a mile, around a sharp left bend, the barns can be found on your right before the righthand bend.
About the Area
Characterised by its mix of handsome period cottages, individual country homes and converted farm buildings, North Wootton appeals to buyers seeking peace, privacy and a genuine village atmosphere. The historic Church of St Peter forms the heart of the village, while quiet lanes, mature trees and the meandering River Redlake contribute to its timeless rural setting.
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.
The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield .
Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away.
Important Notes
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Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.
VIEWINGS
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Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.
Map Location
Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-09-05
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
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- Heating
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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
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private 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
51 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Croscombe Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 42
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 170
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 154
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 160
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- West Pennard Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 219
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Blue School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,362
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Whitstone3.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 545
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Dunstan's School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 529
- Type
- Academy converter
- Crispin School Academy6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 978
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ansford Academy7.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 469
- 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
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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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Roderick Thomas, Wells
1 Priory Road Wells BA5 1SR