Florence Welch Has purchased an estate valued at £1.9 million in Somerset and has been awaiting the move-in for the past four years because of significant refurbishments.
The frontman of the indie rock group Florence and The Machine In 2021, they initially purchased the Grade II listed property and submitted their concluding development plans the previous year to partly tear down certain buildings as part of the renovation process.
The designs indicate that Welch, who is 38 years old, aims to bring together the four distinct structures on the property—buildings that have functioned as individual residences since the 1940s. This unification will take place following her acquisition of the last structure on the premises in 2023.
Documentation indicates that none of the neighbors have raised objections regarding the plans; however, they might potentially disturb a previous resident of the property—an entity believed to be a ghost.
As per local legends, the apparition of a grey lady has been seen at the historical site.
An unsettling woman-like entity was spotted during the 1970s as mentioned in a book chronicling the regional myths of the region.
It remains unclear if Welch knows about the 'grey lady' potentially living in her new home, yet she is recognized for being connected to her spiritual self as a musician.
The musician delves into themes of the supernatural, the occult, witchcraft, pagan rituals, and Wiccan customs through her compositions.
"I dedicated much of my time reading books and exploring ancient structures, firmly believing in the existence of spirits and vampires, and feeling an intense awareness of such occurrences around me," Welch shared with Vice in 2015.
She even initiated a witch circle at her school. 'My two friends and I created these grimoires where we would attempt spells on our fellow students,' she shared with the magazine.
Maybe having a mystical aura at her new property could be an advantage for the spiritually inclined singer.
Welch has previously declined to specify her spiritual beliefs, but she mentions that her mother, the vice-chancellor of Bristol University, Evelyn Welch, has described her as an 'animist'.
A person who follows animism thinks that various entities such as objects, locations, and living beings each have their own unique spiritual energy.
The independent artist’s first significant spiritual experience occurred during her childhood in Camberwell, South London, where she was raised and continues to reside. This revelation was made in an interview published in the New York Times Style section of their Australian edition.
The magazine quoted her as saying, "she simply looked at the rays of light streaming through her bedroom window and felt a connection to something greater," back in December.
The property, tracing its roots back to the 12th century, spans across 1.2 acres in a tranquil Somerset village. It features numerous ancillary structures along with meticulously maintained gardens.
The estate features sixty chambers distributed over three levels along with a scullery, an impressive great hall, a swimming pool, and a folly.
The independent musician has filed six development plans for her upcoming residence since acquiring the plot of land, with these submissions now either accepted or awaiting validation.
Representatives from Welch did not provide comments upon being reached out.
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