Land for sale

Lamyatt, Shepton Mallet BA4

For sale by public auction; 16.04 acres (6.49 hectares) of arable capable land in the village of Lamyatt

Location

The land at Lamyatt is split into two lots across the village, with direct highways access. The area is well known for its rolling limestone hills.

The land is well connected, with easy access for all parcels to the A359 and the A371. The town of Bruton is set 3 miles east of Lamyatt, and 2 miles north of Pitcombe. The town of Shepton Mallet is set 8 miles northwest of Lamyatt and 10 miles northwest of Pitcombe.

Auction Details

For Sale in three lots by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 2.00pm at the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

Lot A – 16.04 Acres

Lot A is set on the western edge of the village and known as ‘Tree Field’. It comprises a single parcel of level arable capable land, currently in a temporary grass ley. The land extends to approximately 16.04 acres (6.49 hectares) in total and is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The soil is recorded as partly freely draining lime-rich loamy soils and seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. The land is enclosed by mature hedgerow boundaries on the eastern, southern and western boundaries, whilst the northern boundary adjoins the lane. The southwestern strip of land includes a former railway line. The land can be accessed from the northern boundary directly from the lane.

Services

We are not aware of any services connected to the land.

Rights Of Way

There are no public rights of way crossing the land.

Designations

All lots are located in the Nutrient Neutrality Catchment for Somerset Levels and Moors and a sssi Impact Risk Zone.

Agents Notes

Lot A has an existing Section 106 agreement and Restrictive Covenant in place not to erect any agricultural buildings on the land.
There will be a further Restrictive Covenant included within the sales contract on this parcel not to use the Property for any purpose other than for agricultural purposes. See legal pack for further details.

Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights

All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.

Tenure And Possession

Freehold with vacant possession on completion on all lots.

Solicitors

Sarah Warren
Everys Solicitors

Local Authority

Somerset Council

What3Words

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Flooding

A small area of Lot A and Lot B is in an area with a high chance of surface water flooding.