Summary - FIVEWAYS ADULT TRAINING CENTRE, ILCHESTER ROAD BA21 3BB
1 bed 1 bath Equestrian Facility
Rare 2.4‑acre plot in Yeovil ideal for residential or mixed‑use redevelopment.
- Site extends to approximately 2.4 acres, large development potential
- Located within Yeovil development limits; prominent roadside position
- Multiple mid‑20th century buildings; likely require demolition/refurbishment
- Ex‑council ownership; tenure details unknown, possible covenant constraints
- No recorded flood risk; excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
- Close to outstanding and good-rated primary/secondary schools
- Affluent local area; suited to residential or mixed‑use schemes
- Purchase price £850,000; allow budget for planning and demolition
An exceptionally rare redevelopment opportunity in Yeovil: approximately 2.4 acres of council‑owned land with multiple mid‑20th century buildings in a prominent, accessible location. The site sits within the town’s development limits and offers a large, level plot suited to residential conversion, a courtyard scheme, or mixed commercial/residential reuse. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting modern living and business uses.
The existing buildings are institutional in character (single‑storey extensions, flat roofs, former training/rehabilitation use) and will require significant alteration or demolition to realise new schemes. Buyers should plan for full refurbishment, reconfiguration, or complete redevelopment; planning consent and utilities checks will be necessary. Tenure details are unknown and the property is ex‑council, so purchase conditions may include covenant or disposal constraints.
Location strengths include proximity to good and outstanding primary and secondary schools, nearby green spaces, and straightforward road access. The wider area is characterised as affluent with a communal retirement classification, making schemes aimed at downsizers, family housing, or mixed tenure attractive. There is no recorded flood risk for the site.
This offering suits developers or investors seeking a sizeable plot with clear scope for value uplift through planning and design. Be prepared for demolition costs, servicing checks, and a planning-led timescale; the site’s scale and location, however, provide a strong foundation for a profitable redevelopment.
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