Florence Welch Has purchased a £1.9 million property in Somerset and has been awaiting relocation for the past four years because of extensive 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 project.
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 unified whole. This move follows her acquisition of the last structure within the complex in 2023.
Records indicate that none of the neighbors have raised objections to the plans, but they might potentially bother a previous resident of the property—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 myths of the region, an unsettling feminine apparition was spotted there during the 1970s.
It remains unclear if Welch knows about the potential presence of the 'grey lady' in her new home, but she is certainly attuned to her spiritual side 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 phenomena occurring 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 presence 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 like 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, "'Just gazing at rays of light filtering through my bedroom window gave me this sense of being linked to something greater.'" This statement was shared in December.
The property, tracing its origins to the 12th century, occupies 1.2 acres of land featuring various ancillary buildings and well-manicured gardens in a tranquil Somerset village.
The estate features sixty chambers spread over three levels along with a scullery, an impressive great hall, a swimming pool, and a folly.
The independent artist 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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