Witham Friary, Frome, Somerset, BA11
- Land size
- 26.55 acres
Key Features
- 26.55 acres of arable/pasture land
- For sale by Private Treaty
Description
A productive block of arable/pasture land located in a private location on the outskirts of Witham Friary. In total the land extends to approximately 26.55 acres (10.75 Ha) or thereabouts.
Situation
The land is situated and on the western outskirts of the village of Witham Friary. Witham Friary is a small and picturesque Somerset village located between Frome and Bruton. The village has a thriving community with a number of village groups, a popular public house and a church.
The land is in a private location yet within easy reach of the A359 which provides easy access to neighbouring town of Frome which has the usual amenities including shopping, banking and schooling.
The area benefits from good road and rail connections with the A303 being close by and Frome railway station providing a regular service to Bristol Temple Meads with connections to Westbury (Paddington).
Description
The land comprises a block of level and gently sloping arable/pasture land currently laid to a productive grass and clover ley. The land is divided into two enclosures, both of which are bounded by a mixture of mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing in part. There is ditch and small pond within the larger field parcel together with a well maintained ditch between the two parcels. The pond offers a source of natural water and could be extended for either conservation or sporting use, subject to the necessary consents.
Access
We understand the land is accessed via a right of way over third party owned access tracks of hardcore base. The land owns a strip of permanent grassland which leads to the gateway into the land.
Services
The land does not benefit from any services.
Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with full vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.
Agri Environment Schemes
We understand the land has not been entered into any countryside stewardship or agri environment schemes. As a result, prospective purchasers are free to enter the land into a scheme as and when they are available.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.
Designations
We are not aware of any designations affecting the property.
Rights of Way, Easements
There are no footpaths traversing the property. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.
Flood Zone
The property is at low risk of flooding,
Rural Payments Agency
We understand the property is registered with the Rural Payments Agency.
Viewing
The land can be viewed on foot at any reasonable time with a copy of these particulars in hand.
Directions
From Frome head south via the A362 then join onto the A361, follow the road up to the roundabout and take the first turning onto the B3092, Take the right turning onto Bunns Lane and continue until the end of the lane. Take the right turning onto Gare Hill Road and follow the road immediately left and continue until you reach New Lane. Turn left onto New Lane passing by Quarry Hill Farm. At Postlebury House take a slight right and continue to follow the lane to the end which turns into a hardcore track. The land will also be indicated by the agents for sale boards.
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Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 74 Farmland & Pasture listings in South West England (25+ acres).
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
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- 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
13 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; 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
- Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 161
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Nunney First School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Leigh On Mendip School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mells Church First School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Evercreech Church of England Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Oakfield Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 490
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sexey's School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 633
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Selwood Academy6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 658
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England/Methodist
- Frome Community College6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Type
- Academy converter
- Whitstone6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 545
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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