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Guide Price£975,000

Hill Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9

Land size
19.74 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached four bedroom house set in elevated and unique position on Brent Knoll, set in 19.74 acres (subject to an AOC)

Description

A large detached modern farmhouse with 19.74 acres. Well appointed spacious accommodation amounting to 2900 sq ft, double garage and garden. Splendid rural location with views to the Knoll and Crooks Peak. AOC planning condition.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a detached red brick 4-bed property under a concrete tiled roof built in the early 1970’s, with a later additional garden room, with double garage and set in an elevated and unique position on Brent Knoll hill, with gardens front and rear, and benefitting from 19.74 acres of level permanent pasture land adjoining. The property has fantastic views of Brent Knoll and the surrounding area, and is accessed via a small section of privately owned track leading from Hill Lane, with the benefit of a Right of Way for all times and for all purposes over the track. The residential property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC). There are lawned garden areas to the north and south, with a large parking and turning area in front of the double garage. Please see floor plans for full details of the internal accommodation.

SITUATION

Situated in Brent Knoll, one of Somerset’s most desirable villages, the home benefits from proximity to a local school, church, community shop, and popular village pubs. Just minutes from key transport links, the property offers both a peaceful village lifestyle and convenient access to nearby towns.

ACCOMMODATION

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING The land, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property. The residential property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) with the following wording:- The occupancy of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed full time locally in agriculture as defined in Section 290 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry and the depends of such person. The property was passed planning permission via Planning Ref: 92166/A dated 11th May 1973.

OUTSIDE

Gardens to the front and rear of the property with lawned areas, mature shrubs and a patio area. No Agri-Environment Schemes have been entered into. No special conditions. Fixtures & Fittings – Items left in the property to be agreed. The property and is accessed off a private drive or directly off Hill Lane to the east. Services – the property benefits from a private mains water supply. Mains electricity connected and telephone line (subject to any BT regulations). Septic tank drainage and oil-fired central heating. Outgoings – Far Side is listed as Band ‘F’ for Council Tax.

THE LAND

The land comprises two parcels of agricultural land laid to permanent grass and classified as Grade III under the DEFRA land Classification Map: ST3351-5647 – 3.72 ha (9.19ac) ST3351-6753 – 4.27 ha (10.55 ac) The land benefits from mains water and is accessed off a private drive or directly off Hill Lane to the east.

DIRECTIONS

From Junction 22 of the M5 motorway take the 3rd exit onto the A38/Bristol Road towards Weston-super-Mare. Take the next turning left into Brent Street. Follow Brent Street for approximately a quarter of a mile and then turn right into Church Lane. Follow Church Lane for approximately 200m and then turn left onto Hill Lane. Follow the road up the hill and at the crest turn left down the access to the property, which is on the right-hand side.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment – please call David James on 01934-864300 JOINT AGENTS: David James Barley Wood Stables Long Lane Wrington North Somerset BS40 5SA Tel: 01934-864300 Email: Greenslade Taylor Hunt 44 High Street Burnham-on-Sea Somerset TA8 1AZ Tel: Email: robert.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-10-05

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 198 Homes with Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).

This Property£49,392 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £69,720 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
37 F
74 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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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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
Parking Available
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School840 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • East Brent Church of England First School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    77
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Burnham-On-Sea Infant School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    154
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lympsham Church of England Academy1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Berrow Church Primary School2.2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    173
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The King Alfred School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,269
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Broadoak Academy5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    792
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    595
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hans Price Academy5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Winterstoke Hundred Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    870
    Type
    Free schools

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

EG OTM Burnham On Sea, Burnham-on-Sea2 miles
Tesco Burnham, Burnham-on-Sea2 miles
Aldi Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea2.1 miles

GP surgery

Brent Area Medical Centre0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy1.9 miles

Hospital

Burnham On Sea Hospital2.2 miles

Green space

Play Space631 metres

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

Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station2.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Red Cow579 metres

Typical drive times

Axbridge14 min · 7.3 miles
Bridgwater18 min · 11 miles
Wells (city)36 min · 18 miles
Burnham-on-Sea8 min · 3.7 miles
Weston-super-Mare16 min · 8.1 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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