Land for sale

Sandford Hill, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5

A unique opportunity to acquire a Victorian constructed reservoir
with development potential subject to planning.

For Sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 2pm at Sedgemoor Auction Centre, North Petherton, Bridgwater TA6 6DF.

The reservoir is a
multi-chamber brick structure made of 6 rows of brick vaulted
arches with 28 brick vaulted domes around the perimeter. The
structure is approximately 32 X 32m wide x 4.3m high internally in
the form of a cross and a series of cross supports. The reservoir is
contained in a raised soil mound occupying the rear two thirds of the
site.

Outside the reservoir the front third of the site comprises a small
building housing redundant pumps and valves access to the site and
trees. The site is post and rail fenced to the North with brick walls to
the Southern and Eastern boundaries.
The site has previously had planning approved for conversion to
residential. Interest parties are to make their own enquiries.
Method of sale

The property will be offered for sale by public auction and online
livestream auction on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 2pm at
Sedgemoor Auction Centre, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6
6DF.

It is possible the property may be sold prior to the action date
therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their
interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check
with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the
auction date.
Buyers administration fee

The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a
Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price
to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling
agents.
Auction pack

The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions
of sale, should be obtained online at Future auctions held by
Greenslade Taylor Hunt Online ()
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all
prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property
in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any
requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.
Bidder registration

All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to
register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the
commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder
Registration.

Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete
bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room
bidders must provide 2 forms
Fixtures and fittings

All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.
Tenure

The freehold is available for sale with vacant possession.

Rights of way, easements, wayleave etc
We are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is
sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all
rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains
and wires, electric pylons and 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).
VAT

We have been advised VAT will not be payable on the purchase price.
Services

We have been advised at present the site is not connected to any mains
services . However, they are located nearby.
Site area

Having used our satellite mapping tool, we calculate the site area to
be as follows:-
Land 60,244 sq ft 1.383 acres
Total 60,244 sq ft 1.383 acres
Consumer protection regulations

While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm
the position for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Guide Price: An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price of range or guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a
purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this
stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be
shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum
acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and
including the day of the auction.
Reserve Price: The seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between
the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Important notice

For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We
have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.
If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property.
Note:- The above plan has been reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H. M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number Greenslade Taylor Hunt.
Note: -Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct accuracy is not guaranteed.

The site is located on Sandford Hill just outside Bridgwater's town
centre. The land sits in an elevated position with panoramic views of
the surrounding countryside and Bristol Channel.
Bridgwater, with a population of approximately 45,000 is a market
town located 9 miles north east of Taunton and 40 miles south of
Bristol. It has access to Junctions 23 and 24 of the M5 motorway and
has benefitted from substantial residential and commercial
development in recent years, with Hinkley C continuing to attract
growth.