Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset

Serviced Commercial Development Plot of 3.17 acres gross available freehold and suitable for the following uses: E (g), (Business), B2 (general industrial) B8 (storage and distribution). £400,000 per acre.

The development site lies to the north of the A371 (Lawrence Hill), on the western fringe of the strategically located south Somerset town of Wincanton. The land forms part of a 14.64 acre (5.93 hectare) mixed use development of 80 new homes to the north and employment land to the south. The overall site currently comprises several greenfield agricultural parcels of land. The commercial site, which measures 6.98 acres (2.82 hectares) gross, lies on the lower level of the overall scheme, which rises up towards the north.

The consented (outline) master plan shows buildings of approximately 97,000 ft2 (9,000 m2) of E(g) (business), B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage & distribution) space and provides an indicative mix of E(g)-50%, B2-25%, B8-25% under planning application ref. 19/02245/OUT, dated 21 April 2022.

The development is to be connected to the A371 by a new road and elongation of the existing roundabout, the construction of which form part of the obligations for the adjoining residential scheme. Other works for the overall development include drainage infrastructure, footpaths, cycle links, landscaping, open space and parking. Full details including the agreed performance specification are included within the dataroom, which can be accessed by clicking the dataroom link in our PDF brochure.

The site totals 6.98 acres (2.82 hectares) gross.

Location And Situation - Wincanton is a strategically located town on the A303, one of the main routes into the South West from London and the South East. The town is within easy reach of Yeovil (15 miles), Taunton (38 miles) and Salisbury (33 miles), whilst mainline train service are availably in nearby Templecombe (5 miles) with hourly trains to London Waterloo. Nearby Bruton and Castle Cary also have main line railway links to London Paddington. There are primary and secondary schools within Wincanton, along with a wealth of well-known private schools within close proximity.

Lawrence Hill is situated on the western fringe of the town, neighbouring Wincanton Business Park and opposite the roadside scheme at Long Close, with occupiers including a KFC Drive-Thru, Marstons Inn and Travel Lodge. Major occupiers in the town include Wincanton plc, Griffith Foods and Al-Ko Gardentech.

Services - We understand that all main services are to be made available for connection to site.

Where there are existing service installations, we confirm that we have not tested any. Any purchaser must satisfy themselves independently as to the status and condition of services.

Tenure And Guide Price - The land is available on a freehold basis with vacant possession.

Data Room - Full details of the above with supporting documents are available from the dataroom for the development, which can be accessed by clicking the link in the PDF brochure.

Connected Person - Under the Estate Agents Act 1979 we are required to inform any prospective purchaser that this property is owned by a staff member at Symonds & Sampson and as such constitutes a ‘connected person’.

Outside - Services
We understand that all main services are to be made available for connection to site.

Where there are existing service installations, we confirm that we have not tested any. Any purchaser must satisfy themselves independently as to the status and condition of services.