Residential development plot for sale near Knapp

This property is marketed by:
Greenslade Taylor Hunt

KEY FEATURES

Serviced building plot with paddock, benefiting from detailed planning permission for the erection of a 4/5-bed dwelling. Set in an exceptional location within close proximity to Taunton, ideal for both self-builders and developers. 

LOCATION

The site lies in close proximity to the hamlet of Knapp, with an elevated position and extensive views across the Somerset Levels and Moors. It is located in the administrative area of Somerset Council (SC), (formerly Somerset West and Taunton (SWaT)). The award winning Rising Sun Pub is approximately 0.2-miles (0.3-kilometres) from the site. 

The village of North Curry is approximately 2.1-kilometres (1.3-miles) east of the site. It has a range of facilities and amenities, including (but not limited to): St Peters and St Paul’s Church, a village hall, a cricket club, a post office and a Church of England primary school. 

The county town of Taunton is located approximately 12.9-kilometres (8miles) west. Taunton has an extensive range of shopping facilities, with many independent stores, cafés, pubs and fine dining restaurants. Musgrove Park Hospital and Nuffield Health Hospital serve the town and there is an excellent range of independent and state schools within the area. Taunton is also home to the Somerset County Cricket Club. Both the Blackdown Hills (to the south) and Quantock Hills (to the north) Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are within easy reach approximately 8.04-kilometres (5-miles) and approximately 7.72-kilometres (4.8-miles), respectively, and are renowned for their abundance of wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

COMMUNICATIONS

Road - Knapp lies approximately 5-kilometres (3.1-miles) north of the A378. This provides access west to Curry Rivel, Langport and the A303 beyond and east to the A358, the M5 motorway (Junction 25) and Taunton. The M5 motorway provides access north to Bridgwater, Weston-super-Mare and Bristol and south to Wellington, Tiverton, Cullompton and Exeter.

Bus - Borough Post Office bus stop, nr. North Curry, is approximately  1.6kilometres (1-mile) to the south-east, providing services to Taunton and Stoke St. Gregory. 

Rail - Taunton railway station approximately 10.3-kilometres (6.4-miles) to the west operates on the Great Western railway line. This offers mainline services from London Paddington to Plymouth and Penzance. 

Air - Bristol Airport approximately 48-kilometres (30-miles) to the north and Exeter Airport approximately 56-kilometres (35-miles) to the south-west offers scheduled and chartered flights to a range of national and international destinations.

BUILDING PLOT

The building plot is situated high above the Somerset Levels and Moors, benefitting from far reaching views across the open countryside. It comprises demolished farm buildings, yard areas and agricultural land.  

The plot for sale is set within a wider development scheme of 5no. dwellings. It extends, in total, to approximately 1.48-acres (0.60-hectares). The site that is being offered for sale is shown outlined red on the site plan shown to the right. It is shown for identification purposes only and is not to be relied upon.

PROPOSED NEW HOME

The proposed new home will comprise of 1no. 4/5 bed dwelling. The plot extends to approximately 2,620 sq.ft (GIFA). It comes with an additional 1.48 acres comprising small garden and agricultural paddock. The plot is being sold with services bought to the boundary.  

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY

We understand that the gross internal floor area (GIA) of the barns that were demolished were larger than the GIA of the proposed residential development scheme (PRDS). Therefore, there will not be any community infrastructure levy due by both self-builders and developers. 

METHOD OF SALE

We are offering the freehold for sale by private treaty, with vacant possession on completion.

GUIDE PRICE

The guide price is in the region of £265,000. Offers are invited on an unconditional basis.