Riverside, Bath Road, Kelston, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA1 9DZ
For sale by auction
3rd June 2026
Guide Price £125,000 +++ (plus fees)
Price £125,000 +++
5 Acres (approx.) of sloping pasture and mixed woodland with circa 200m of River frontage providing potential for Moorings (subject to any necessary consents). For sale by Livestream Auction 3rd June 2026
• Idyllic woodland, fields and river frontage
• Possible Camp Site and/or Mooring Site (subject to any necessary consents)
• Rare opportunity not to be missed!
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Property Description
A unique opportunity to purchase an idyllic plot on the banks of the River Avon in Kelston, only 4 miles from UNESCO City of Bath.
Running alongside the River Avon the plot contains a mixture of trees including mature Willows. Well maintained grass areas provide ideal camping spots for the family or weekend activities (subject to any necessary consents). This is a true riverside haven and is perfect for smallholders, beekeeping, farming, or simply your own spot to relax by the river. The site has water, electric and internet connection as well as an outbuilding (Alarmed with CCTV). Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the suitability and availability of any services they may require.
Potential for several moorings subject to necessary consents.
There is private vehicular access direct from the A431 Bath Road as well as a separate Public Footpath entrance. The footpath is by prescription that runs through the site, but is clearly defined with plenty of private areas. We understand that there is an easement in place for a mains Gas Pipe, please refer to the Legal Pack for all material information.
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Location
• Lovely spot next to the River Avon
• Direct Access from Bath Road (A431)
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• Swan Inn Country Pub in local Village of Swineford
Tenure
Freehold (please see Legal Pack)
Possession
Vacant Possession upon completion.
Completion
20 working days.
Aerial Photography
Please not the boundaries shown on the aerial photography are for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being accurate.
Viewings
Please contact us directly for more information.
Legal Pack
The legal pack is a bundle of information, specific to this property which will include, but not limited to:
• Official Copy of Register of Title (Office Copy Entry)
• Local Authority Search
• Coal Mining Search
• Water & Drainage
• Environmental search
• Special Conditions of Sale
• Property Information Form
• Fixtures and Fittings Form
We recommend all elements of the legal pack are reviewed by your and your conveyancer before bidding. You are deemed to bid in full knowledge of the contents of the legal pack whether you have reviewed it or not.
Your attention is drawn to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, which detail other charges in addition to the sale price which you may be liable for. These costs may include, but not limited to, Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees as well as Transfer Costs.
The Legal Pack is available to download, free of charge, via the City and Rural Property Auctions website. By registering for Legal Pack you will be kept up to date of any changes that may occur in the build up to the auction.
Partner Agent
Davies and Way Estate Agents
Bidders Registration closes on 2nd June 2026
You must register to bid to take part in the auction. Registering to bid is very simple, you must visit the City and Rural Property Auctions Website and click on the register to bid button (this feature is not available on Rightmove or Zoopla).
Step 1 – complete the online bidding form (this is the same form if you wish to do telephone or proxy bidding).
Step 2 – Upload your ID and Proof of Address
Step 3 – Pay your security deposit of £6,500 (this places a hold on your debit card and no money will leave your account unless you are the successful purchaser).
Step 4 – you will receive a confirmation email you are ready to bid.
Good luck at the auction! Any outstand deposit balance must be transferred to us within 24 hours of the auction. If you are unsuccessful at the auction the hold on your debit card will be cancelled within 24 hours of the auction, although the exact date will be determined by the issuing bank.
Additional Fees
Administration Charge
Disbursements
Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Prices & Reserves
Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. These include and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
Plans, Maps and Photographs
The plans, floorplans, maps, photograph’s and video tours published on our website and in the catalogue are to aid identification of the property only. The plans are not to scale and should not be relied upon.
Consumer Protection Regulations 2008
City & Rural Property Auctions endeavour to make our sales details clear, accurate and reliable in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All references to planning, tenants, boundaries, potential development, tenure etc is to be superseded by the information contained in the legal pack. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary Planning, Building Regulation, or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Please note that in some instances the photographs may have been taken using a wide-angle lens. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property, and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations.
Intending buyers will be asked to produce identification documentation either as part of the bidder registration process of if they make an acceptable pre-auction offer, we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
