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Guide Price£1,000

Auction: Wednesday 16 December 2026 at 12 noon

3.88 Acres | TA20

Land size
3.88 acres

Key Features

  • FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION
  • WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2026
  • VIRTUAL TOUR NOW ONLINE
  • VIEWINGS – REFER TO DETAILS
  • DOWNLOAD FREE LEGAL PACK
  • DECEMBER LIVE ONLINE AUCTION
  • FREEHOLD PARCEL OF LAND
  • WINDWHISTLE TA20 - 3.88 ACRES
  • STRATEGIC WOODLAND
  • EXTENDED 8 WEEK COMPLETION

Description

Hollis Morgan – DECEMBER LIVE ONLINE AUCTION – A Freehold STRATEGIC PARCEL OF WOODLAND ( 3.88 Acres ) adjacent to SWAN DOWN / A30

For Sale By Live Online Auction - ADDRESS | Land @ Windwhistle Hill, Cricket St Thomas, Chard TA20 4DQ

Lot Number TBC

The Live Online Auction is on Wednesday 16th December 2026 @ 12:00 Noon
Registration Deadline is on Friday 11th December 2026 @ 16:00

The Auction will be streamed LIVE ONLINE via the Hollis Morgan website & you can choose to bid by telephone, proxy or via your computer.
Registration is a simple online process – please visit the Hollis Morgan auction website and click “REGISTER TO BID”

The Land - Land @ Windwhistle - Various strips of woodland adjacent to Swan Down / A30 - 3.88 Acres

Tenure - Freehold
NB - Please note the updated site plan ( 2.11.26 ) and total acreage now reduced as above.

The Opportunity - STRATEGIC WOODLAND

Opportunity to purchase a strategic parcel of land with scope for a range of possible uses - subject to consents.

Location - Windwhistle is a historic rural area and ridge in South Somerset, England, situated along the A30 road between Chard and Crewkerne, in the civil parish of Cricket St Thomas.

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Solicitors & Extended Completion - Legal Services | Somerset Council
Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5BT

EXTENDED COMPLETION

Completion is set for 8 weeks ( or earlier subject to mutual consent )

Important Auction Information - VIEWINGS

Please submit a viewing request online and we will contact you to organise an appointment.
We will send you an email and text to confirm the appointment time and the full property address.
Viewings are supervised by a member of the Hollis Morgan Auction team who will meet you at the property.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Information including utilities, Electricity supply, Water supply, Sewerage, Heating, Broadband, Mobile signal / coverage, Parking, Building safety, Restrictions and rights, Rights and easements, Flood risk, Erosion risk, Coastal erosion risk, Planning permission for proposal for development, Property accessibility / adaptations, Coalfield or mining area all of which will be supplied within the legal pack that can be accessed for free via the Hollis Morgan website or via your EIG account.

ONLINE LEGAL PACKS

Digital Copies of the Online legal pack can be downloaded Free of Charge.
Please visit the Hollis Morgan Website and select the chosen lot from our Current Auction List.
Press the GREEN button to "Download Legal Packs" For the first visit you will be required to register simply with your email and a password.
Having set up your account you can download legal packs or if they are not yet available, they will automatically be sent to you when they are uploaded.
You will be automatically updated by email if any new information is added.
There will be a note added to the list to confirm AUCTION PACK NOW COMPLETE when no further information is due to be added.
*** STAY UPDATED *** By registering for the legal pack we can ensure you are kept updated on any changes to this Lot in the build up to the sale.

BUYER’S PREMIUM

Please be aware all purchasers are subject to a £1,500 + VAT (£1,800 inc VAT) buyer's premium which is ALWAYS payable upon exchange of contracts whether the sale is concluded before, during or after the auction date.

GUIDE PRICE

An indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

RESERVE PRICE

The seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

PRE AUCTION OFFERS

Some vendors are willing to consider offers prior to the auction.
Pre auction offers can ONLY be submitted by completing the online PRE AUCTION OFFER FORM
The form can be found on the Hollis Morgan website on the individual auction property listing.
Please note offers will not be considered until you have inspected the COMPLETE LEGAL PACK once it has been released.
There will be a note added to the list to confirm AUCTION PACK NOW COMPLETE when our client’s solicitor informs us no further information is due to be added.
In the event of an offer being accepted the property will only be removed from the online auction and viewings stopped once contracts have successfully EXCHANGED subject to the standard auction terms and payment of the buyer’s premium (£1,800 Inclusive of VAT) to Hollis Morgan.
Contracts can be exchanged via the solicitors or at the Hollis Morgan offices by appointment only.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

The registration process is extremely simple – visit the Hollis Morgan auction website and click on the “Register to Bid” button.
The “Register to Bid” button can be found on the auction home page or on the individual lot listings.

Stage 1 – Complete the Online Bidding Form
Stage 2 – Upload your certified ID
Stage 3 – Invitation to bid
Stage 4 – Pay your security deposit (£6,800)

You are now ready to bid – Good luck!

If your bid is successful, the balance of the deposit monies must be transferred to our client account within 24 hours of the auction sale.
If you are unsuccessful at the auction your holding deposit will be returned within 48 hours.

SURVEYS AND VALUATIONS

If you would like to arrange a survey or mortgage valuation of this Lot BEFORE the auction, please instruct your appointed surveyor to contact Hollis Morgan and we will arrange access for them to inspect the property. Please note that buyers CANNOT attend the surveys and the surveyors are responsible for collecting and returning keys to the Hollis Morgan offices in Clifton.

AUCTION FINANCE & BRIDGING LOANS

Some properties may require specialist auction finance- please contact Hollis Morgan for access to expert advice and whole of market rates from our independent brokers.

Hollis Morgan may receive introductory fees for this service from the broker.

AUCTION BUYER’S GUIDE VIDEO

We have short video guides for both buying and selling by Public Auction on the Hollis Morgan Website. If you have any further questions regarding the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Auction HQ.

2026 CHARITY OF THE YEAR

Hollis Morgan are proud to be supporting Bristol Schools Rugby Union as our 2026 Charity of the Year. BSRU ( working in association with Bristol Bears ) oversee and support rugby in all schools, State and Independent , in the Greater Bristol area. Bristol Schools provide School Rugby Development opportunities and County level fixtures for secondary boys and girls. Including playing fixtures at U18s against the leading Independent Schools in our region, schools such as Clifton College, BGS, QEH, Collegiate and Millfield. For more information and details of the fixture list please follow them on Instagram.

AUCTION PROPERTY DETAILS DISCLAIMER

Hollis Morgan endeavour to make our sales details clear, accurate and reliable in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All Hollis Morgan references to planning, tenants, boundaries, potential development, tenure etc is to be superseded by the information contained in the legal pack. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary Planning, Building Regulation, or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Please note that in some instances the photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property, and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-10-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 55 Woodland listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£258 / acre
Woodland Average (1+ acres) £8,599 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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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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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
Parking Available
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

4 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 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

  • Winsham Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    22
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Avishayes Community Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    199
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Redstart Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    444
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Manor Court Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    448
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Herne View Church of England Primary3.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    401
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Holyrood Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,282
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wadham School5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    763
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Axe Valley Academy7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    741
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Beaminster School8.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    673
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Christian
  • Stanchester Academy9.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    829
    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 Chard Superstore, Chard2.5 miles
Lidl Chard, Tapstone Road, Chard2.6 miles
Sainsburys Chard, Chard3 miles

GP surgery

Ariel Healthcare3.1 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.9 miles

Hospital

Chard Hospital2.4 miles

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

Crewkerne Rail Station5.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Wildlife Park184 metres

Typical drive times

Chard6 min · 3.1 miles
Axminster15 min · 8.4 miles
Crewkerne7 min · 4.9 miles
Ilminster15 min · 7 miles
Exeter (city)53 min · 34 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 50 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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