Lot A - Barn at Thickthorn Lane, Chilcompton, BA3

For Sale by Auction on Thursday 29th October 2026 at 12 midday at The Royal Bath and West Showground and via Livestream.

Barn with Planning Potential and 3.13 Acres of Pastureland

An extremely exciting opportunity set in a secluded location on the outskirts of Chilcompton. This attractive property comprises an agricultural barn with development potential, having previously achieved planning consent for residential use, and offers further potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, together with two enclosures of gently sloping pastureland extending to approximately 3.13 acres (1.27 hectares) in total.

Offered for sale in two lots, the land enjoys direct access from Thickthorn Lane and is conveniently situated approximately 3.6 miles from Midsomer Norton. Formerly forming part of the railway line between Masbury and Midsomer Norton, the property offers an interesting opportunity for purchasers seeking agricultural, equestrian, amenity or potential future development uses, subject to consent.

The pastureland is well suited to a variety of rural pursuits and benefits from a peaceful setting whilst remaining readily accessible. The land is classified as Grade 3 agricultural land according to the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification Map.

An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a versatile rural property in a desirable Somerset location.

Lot A – Guide Price: £180,000 to £230,000

An enclosure of level permanent pastureland extending to 2.59 acres (1.05ha) and including an attractive stone agricultural building, which received planning permission for residential conversion in 2006. Plans and previous consent can be obtained via the Somerset Council planning online search with reference 105226/006. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations and to satisfy themselves with regard to any planning related enquires.

Lot A possesses roadside access from Thickthorn Lane to the Southwest boundary with track to the barn on the Southeast boundary. This parcel benefits from both natural and mains watering with a pond to the northeast corner of the parcel.

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Lot B – Guide Price: £20,000 to £40,000

Lot B extends to approximately 0.54 acres (0.22ha) of undulating pastureland with direct access off Thickthorn Lane.

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Order of Sale and Pre-emption (first refusal to purchase)

Lot A will be offered for sale first. Purchaser of Lot A will have the benefit of a pre-emption to purchase Lot B at a fixed price of £30,000. Therefore, if bidding remotely please ensure your phone has signal so Cooper and Tanner can make contact. If the Purchaser of Lot A does not exercise the pre-emption to purchase Lot B, then Lot B will be offered for sale by auction immediately afterwards. Please note: To exercise the pre-emption, interested parties must be fully registered for both Lots A and B.

Fixture and Fittings

Fixtures and fittings which are currently on site may not be included within the sale and may be removed prior to completion. A fixtures and fittings schedule will be included within the auction legal pack.

Other Schemes

The land is not subject to any environmental or countryside stewardship schemes.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

Not subject to any public footpaths. Further details of any other rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction legal pack.

Flooding

Not within a flood risk area.

Designations

Not situated within an AONB, Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) or SSSI. The Property is not Listed.

Uplift / overage clause

None.

Services

We understand mains water is connected to Lot A. Further information contained within the auction leal pack. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services

Fees

Potential buyers should be aware that there may be additional fees payable to the Vendor’s solicitor on completion of the sale, details of which will be contained within the auction pack for each lot. At the launch of the property onto the market this information is not always available and so interested parties must refer to the auction pack and satisfy their own enquiries.

Drainage Rates

TBC

Registering to bid and Administration fee

Cooper and Tanner require all bidders who wish to bid at our Auction to register beforehand, whether you are intending on bidding in the room, by proxy or online. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide card details in order that the Buyer’s Administration Fee of £1395 inc VAT can be paid if you are successful. A week before the auction a hold will be placed on your account for this sum, which will then be released if you are unsuccessful. This fee will only be taken if you are the successful buyer. The fee is retained by Cooper and Tanner and does not form part of your deposit or completion settlement. Please also be aware that the Buyer’s Administration fee is payable per lot purchased and applicable to all pre-auction sales. If you are successful in purchasing more than one lot, we will contact you following the auction to take subsequent payments for additional lots bought. All checks required by current anti-money laundering legislation must be satisfactorily completed, as part of the registration process before prior approval to bid will be granted; this will include providing proof of funds.

Deposit

Successful bidders will be required to pay to the Cooper and Tanner Client Account the deposit of 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours of the auction. The account details will be provided to the successful bidder on conclusion of the auction. Once funds are cleared, they will be transferred on to the account of the solicitor acting for the seller. Please ensure that funds are in an account suitable to be able to make an Electronic Transfer from.

Completion

Completion has been set for 26th November 2026 or earlier by arrangement.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Solicitors: Chubb Bulleid Solicitors

Telephone:

Grace Phillips acting.

VAT: The purchase price is not subject to VAT.

Local Council: Somerset Council. Telephone:

Viewing

To book on to one of the scheduled viewing dates, please contact Cooper and Tanner, Shepton Mallet Professional Hub – .

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