Land for sale

This sale affords prospective purchasers a rare opportunity to purchase two very attractive parcels of pasture land in a very sought after area in Broadway, extending in total to 6.74 acres (2.73ha).

For Sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior). Tenders are to be received in writing on the attached Form of Tender. The tenders should arrive at the Agents’ office at 1 High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QF by 12 noon on Tuesday 4th November 2025 in a sealed envelope marked ‘Tender for Land at Vardens Farm’. Any tenders received will be subject to contract and the vendors are not obliged to accept the highest nor any other offer.

DESCRIPTION
This sale affords prospective purchasers a rare opportunity to purchase two very attractive parcels of pasture land in a very sought after area in Broadway. The Land is classified as being Grade III on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Maps of England, and in total the Land at Vardens Farm extends to approximately 6.74 acres (2.73 hectares). The block comprises two enclosures of level lying well managed permanent pasture and is predominately enclosed with mature hedgerow boundaries with hedgerow trees and stock proof fencing to part.

SITUATION
The Land at Vardens Farm, Somerset, is located in a peaceful and rural setting in the picturesque village of Broadway. The property benefits from access via the track known as Stoford Lane with links to the surrounding road network. The A358 is located approximately 0.6 miles away to the East with connectivity to the A303 and B3168 for wider regional travel. The nearby towns of Ilminster and Chard lies approximately 3 miles and 6.7 miles distant, offering an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities and services. The land is well positioned within the open countryside and offers potential for a wide range of agricultural, equestrian, or amenity and other uses, subject to the relevant consents.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that the property is sold with the benefit of mains water. We further understand that there is no electricity supply connected to the land.

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure and being offered for sale subject to a seasonal grazing agreement which runs until 30th November 2025.

AGRI-ENVIORNMENTAL SCHEMES & SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE
We understand that the property is not entered into any Agri-environment schemes.

METHOD OF SALE
The Land at Vardens Farm will be offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless previously sold) with tenders to be received in writing on the attached form of Tender. The tenders should arrive at the Agents’ office at 1 High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QF by 12 noon on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 12 noon in a sealed envelope marked ‘Tender for Land at Vardens Farm’.
Any tenders received will be subject to contract and the vendors are not obliged to accept the highest nor any other offer.

OVERAGE
The land will be sold subject to an overage provision which will apply in the event that planning permission is granted (or general permitted development rights are exercised) at any point in the future for anything other than agricultural, horticultural or equestrian purposes. The erection of a dwelling house or other residential accommodation subject to an agricultural tie will trigger the overage provision. In the event that the overage provision is triggered within the next 15 years, a payment equivalent to 20% of the market value of the land with the benefit of planning permission will be payable (subject to certain agreed deductions).

SALES PRIOR
It is possible that the property may be withdrawn/sold prior to the tender date. Interested parties are advised to register their interest with us and it is their responsibility to check with the selling Agents whether a particular lot will be offered, or if it has been withdrawn.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The Mineral Rights associated with the land, insofar as they are owned, will be included in the freehold sale. However, we understand from the Vendor that the Sporting Rights are held by a third party and therefore not offered for sale.

OUTGOINGS, RIGHTS OF WAY & EASEMENTS
We are not aware of any public rights of way which cross the property nor are we aware of any outgoings. The land, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed, subject to all other public or private rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and fibre cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

DIRECTIONS
From Chard High Street, head east on Fore Street and continue for approximately 0.3 miles until you reach the crossroads with traffic lights. At the lights turn left onto Furnham Road (A358) and continue North towards Donyatt. Proceed along this road for approximately 4.5 miles, before turning left onto Puddlebridge Road. Proceed on Puddlebridge Road for a further 0.3 miles before taking the first right onto Suggs Lane. Follow this lane for about 0.5 miles, to where it meets Broadway Road. Directly opposite is Stoford Lane where parking is advised. There will be a Greenslade Taylor Hunt ‘For Sale’ board at the end of Stoford Lane. Follow Stoford Lane on foot for a short distance before reaching the field gates on your right hand side.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: N/A
Mobile Coverage: N/A
Flooding: Understood to be very low (Rivers and Seas) but part of the Land is designated as being high risk of surface water flooding. (Gov.UK)
Planning Permission: None known
Safety: There may be livestock grazing whilst viewing so please be aware and respect the Country Code and close all gates. The land can be viewed strictly during daylight hours only with the Sales particulars in hand, and at the prospective purchasers own risk.