Lot 70 Multi-Faceted Residential And Commercial Site With PotentialAuction Date:
18th September 2024
Dowlish Ford Mill, Dowlish Ford, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0PF
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this vacant multi-faceted mixed use freehold site, located in a popular semi-rural area on the outskirts of Ilminster and having excellent rail and road links. The commercial elements comprise of two large former mill buildings arranged over two floors, a large single storey workshop/store and a single storey Gate House. The residential element consists of a detached lodge which is in a dilapidated condition. The buildings sit to the outer side of the site, which has vehicular and pedestrian access.
The site requires complete updating and refurbishment and some may consider it suitable for a multitude of uses with potential for development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.
Site Buildings
Unit 1 - Mill Building 1
A substantial commercial warehouse building.
Ground Floor
Two large open areas with two separate staircases to the upper floor.
First Floor
A mixture of open offices and ancillary rooms.
Building linking Mill Buildings 1 and 2
Used as store room.
Unit 2 - Mill Building 2
A substantial commercial warehouse building.
Ground Floor
Open space used as store, three further open storerooms and ancillary room, with two separate staircases to the upper floor.
First Floor
Large open store room.
Unit 3 - Store/Workshop
Large single-storey store split into two areas.
Unit 4 - Gate House
Detached commercial single-storey building with entrance hall, cloakroom W.C. and two reception rooms.
Unit 5 - Detached Lodge
Residential two-storey building in a dilapidated condition.
Council Tax Band D
Outside
The outside area is predominantly to the centre of the site and requires formalisation.
Auctioneer's Note 1
For information relating to the commercial element's rateable value and other available data go to www.gov.uk/correct-your-business-rates and enter the postcode for the property into the appropriate search field.
Site Measurements
The whole site extends to 0.18 hectares (0.45 acres).
Auctioneer’s Note 2
Planning permission was granted on 17 June 2020, which has now lapsed. Further information will be available within the legal documentation which can be downloaded from the Clive Emson website.
Local Planning Authority
Somerset Council. Tel: 0300 123 2224. Website: somerset.gov.uk.
Directions
The site can be located via the What3Words app using sparkle.radio.reputable
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Important
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on Auction Day.
* Price Information
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