Property description
The plot is in a very quiet part of the village with an elevated position with good views. It has frontage onto Old Street Lane which is a little used lane which runs from the village up the hill in a southwesterly direction.
Summary
An individual Building Plot enjoying a quiet peaceful setting in this popular village a few miles east of Wells.Outline planning for residential development relating to the erection of a dwellingThe plot has a frontage of about 16m (52ft.) and a depth of about 55m (180ft.) with an area of about a fifth of an acre.The plot is in a very quiet part of the village with an elevated position with good views. It has frontage onto Old Street Lane which is a little used lane which runs from the village up the hill in a southwesterly direction.The house is behind the house Orcharleigh which has access from a different lane and the plot was at one time part of the garden of Orchardleigh.Planning consent for development was approved on the 25th of March 2014.
About the Area
Wells is the smallest city in England (population about 11,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wells medieval centre has local markets twice a week, good restaurants, a thriving high street and many important ancient buildings, including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace and gardens. There are four major supermarkets on the edge of the city. Wells Leisure Centre has the usual facilities of gym and swimming pool to add to Wells Rugby Club, Tennis club, Bowling club and Golf course. Throughout the year Wells hosts festivals for Music, Literature, Art and Food, and has twinned links with Burgundy, the Rhineland and Northern Italy. There are many societies and clubs for those who would like to join a diverse social community.The major towns of the area, Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance. There are excellent state & independent schools in the area which include several good primary schools, Wells Blue School, Strode College, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Millfield. Wells is a transport hub for bus services, including daily services to London. Main line trains run from Castle Cary and Bristol International Airport is 35 minutes drive away. Croscombe, just a few miles east of Wells, is known to date back to at least 706 and it developed in the 16th and 17th centuries with the boom in the wool trade. During this period many houses, cottages and inns were built and the church was reconstructed. Today Croscombe is a vibrant village with a primary school, village stores, a pub and a very active local community.
Directions
From Wells take the road towards Shepton Mallet and pass Morrisons. Continue just over a mile or so and enter the village of Croscombe.Continue in the village past the garage on the right hand side and the shop on the left hand side and take the next right turn - virtually opposite the pub. 20 yards on turn right into Old Street Lane past the last bungalow on the right (Meadow Bank). Next to the bungalow a footpath can be seen and the plot is immediately on the right.
Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.To View please contact the AgentsRoderick Thomas1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SRTel: 01749 670079 Email: info@roderickthomas.co.ukwww.roderickthomas.co.uk
Property Features :
- Building Plot in popular vilage
- Just west of Wells
- Very quiet setting
- Good views
- Current consent