Watts Quarry Lane

History

Falkland Court sits on the former site of the Somerton Radio Station. When Somerton station opened in 1927 it was in the vanguard of technological advancement. It had its own electrical generating plant and electrical lighting. This was 3 years before electrical power was laid on in Somerton itself. At its height the site covered 600 acres mostly with aerials and masts and was the best receiving station in the region.

Somerton Radio station was considered strategically important as a receiving station for radio communications from America and was included in the 'Emergency Arrangements' for the Telegraph Communications between the UK and the United States, 1940.

Advances in technologies in the 80's made the station obsolete leading to the closure of all stations, Somerton being the last to close in 2000.

We hold further information on the history of the station and would be delighted to share this with any viewer.

Situation

Falkland Court sits in an enviable and elevated position on the former site of the Somerton Radio Station. It is a small, gated, and friendly community that sits alongside Somerton with all that it has to offer.
Somerton, the ancient capital of Wessex is a thriving market town with a host of local amenities – and there are supermarkets in nearby Street that include Sainsburys and Lidl. Other local attractions include the White Heart pub, the Somerton recreation ground, and Somerton’s own music festival, Somerstock. Further afield are Stourhead Gardens, The Newt country house hotel and spa just outside Castle Cary, and Babington House, (Soho House’s country mansion). Fourteen miles away is the fashionable small town of Bruton with its very popular restaurant/coffee/bread shop ‘At the Chapel’ and the world-famous Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery. Bristol and Bath are within approximately an hour's drive. Transport links are excellent with Castle Cary’s mainline railway station just 9 miles away, and the A37 easily accessible to Bristol and Bath. The A303 with direct access to London and the South West is a few minutes’ drive.

There are a variety of excellent state and independent schools in the area including the well-respected King Ina academy. Local independent schools include Millfield Senior and Prep School, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School, All Hallows Preparatory School and Kings Bruton. State schools include Wells Blue secondary school, Crispin School in Street and St Dunstans in Glastonbury. The highly regarded Strode College is located nearby in Street.

The Developer

Somerton Construction Limited is a house builder that has a clear objective to build top quality market-leading homes in sought after locations where people would want to buy, live and invest. You'll notice modern elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless designs, as they revitalise both old and new development sites to create unparalleled living spaces.

Service Charge

A monthly service charge of £50 per property is payable for the maintenance of the communal areas, car charger, insurances and drainage treatment plant.

Please Note

We will endeavour to use the photographs of the actual property but may also show pictures of the show home, similar plots and/or computer generated images. Our virtual/360 tours will be of the development show homes. Floorplan / site plan images may be handed and may have had amendments as build progresses. The specification that is provided is just a guide and does not form part of any contract.