Wilderness Drove, Sharpham, Nr Street, BA16

For Sale by Auction on Thursday 17th December 2026 at 12 midday at The Royal Bath and West Showground and via Livestream - Former Peat Working with Conservation and Leisure Potential

A former peat working situated within an attractive wildlife area, extending in total to approximately 15.91 acres (6.44 hectares).

Planning permission has been obtained for the restoration of the site to create a lake suitable for leisure use, with planning items passed as follows -- fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, wild swimming, Bird watching, photography, ecological appreciation and a parking area. Further details can be obtained from Somerset Council planning portal under planning reference 085460/001/COND28/MK

Situated a short distance from the renowned Ham Wall and Shapwick Heath RSPB Nature Reserves, the property would be ideally suited to those with an interest in conservation and habitat creation who are looking to undertake their own leisure or environmental project. Alternatively, there may be potential for other uses, subject to the necessary consents. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries in this regard.

Access

Access to the property is taken via a right of way over adjoining land from the Wilderness Drove. The ROW is highlighted green on the insert sale plan. Further information regarding the rights of access are contained within the Auction Legal Pack.

Stewardship Schemes

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

Designations

The land is not situated within AONB or SSSI. Part situated within the Brue Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Uplift Clause

None.

Planning

Situated within the area covered by Somerset Council – Telephone:

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services

We understand mains electricity is on site and currently disconnected. Electric drainage pump on site (not connected). Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

VAT

We are advised the property is not elected for VAT.

Disclaimer

Important Notice: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, warranties and other details are given without responsibility, and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

Other Schemes

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

Drainage Rates

None payable.

Footpaths and Rights of Way

Further details of any other rights of way (if applicable) will be contained within the auction legal pack.

Flood Risk

Completion

Completion has been set for 14th January 2027 or earlier by arrangement.

Viewing

At any reasonable time, on foot only and with a set of the sale details.

Closest Postcode: BA16 9SQ

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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.

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.

Solicitors:

Mogers Drewett

Telephone:

Tracy Neal acting

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