Florence Welch Has purchased a £1.9 million property in Somerset and has been awaiting relocation 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 proposals indicate that Welch, aged 38, aims to bring together the four individual structures on the property—previously utilized as distinct residences since the 1940s—into one cohesive unit following her acquisition of the last structure on the premises in 2023.
Documents indicate that none of the neighbors have raised objections to the plans, yet 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.
According to one book chronicling the local legends of the region, an unsettling female apparition was spotted there during the 1970s.
It remains unclear whether Welch knows about the 'grey lady' who might inhabit her new home, but she is recognized for being connected to her spiritual side as a musician.
The musician delves into themes of the supernatural, the occult, witchcraft, pagan rituals, and Wiccan customs within her compositions.
"I devoted considerable time to poring over books and gazing at ancient structures, firmly believing in the existence of spirits and vampires, and feeling an intense awareness of such phenomena occurring around me," Welch said to Vice in 2015.
She even initiated a witch circle at her educational institution. 'My two buddies and I created these grimoires wherein we attempted casting spells on our fellow students,' she shared with the magazine.
Maybe having a mystical presence at her new home will be an added advantage for the spiritually inclined singer.
Welch has previously declined to specify her spiritual beliefs, but she mentions that her mother, who is 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 nature.
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 shared in an interview published in the New York Times Style section, which appeared in the Australian edition.
The magazine quoted her as saying, "she simply looked at rays of light streaming through her bedroom window and felt a connection to something greater." This statement was published in December.
The property, tracing its origins to the 12th century, occupies 1.2 acres in a tranquil Somerset village. It features numerous ancillary buildings and meticulously maintained gardens.
The estate comprises sixty rooms distributed over three levels along with additional features such as a scullery, an impressive great hall, a swimming pool, and a folly.
The independent musician has filed six development plans for her future residence since acquiring the plot of land, with these proposals either accepted or awaiting validation.
When reached for comment, Welch's representatives remained silent.
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