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 process.
The proposals indicate that Welch, who is 38 years old, aims to bring together the four individual structures on the property—previously utilized as distinct residences since the 1940s—into one cohesive whole. This move follows her acquisition of the last structure on the premises in 2023.
Records indicate that none of the neighbors have raised objections to the plans, yet they might disturb 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 detailing the local myths of the region, an unsettling feminine apparition was spotted there during the 1970s.
It remains unclear if Welch knows about the 'grey lady' possibly inhabiting her new home, yet she is recognized for being connected to her spiritual side as a musician.
The musician has delved into themes of the supernatural, the occult, witchcraft, pagan rituals, and Wiccan customs in her compositions.
"I dedicated many hours to poring over books and exploring ancient structures, firmly believing that spirits roamed freely, vampires lurked in the shadows, and I had an acute awareness of such supernatural occurrences surrounding me," Welch said to Vice in 2015.
She went so far as to initiate a witch coven at her school. She explained to the magazine, 'My two friends and I created these spellbooks where we would attempt casting spells on our fellow students.'
Maybe having a mystical presence at her new home could be an 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 and named Evelyn Welch, refers to 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 featured in the New York Times Style section of their Australian edition.
The magazine quoted her as saying, "I just remember looking at rays of light streaming through my bedroom window and feeling a connection to something bigger," back in December.
The property, tracing its roots back to the 12th century, occupies 1.2 acres in a tranquil Somerset village. It features numerous ancillary structures along with meticulously maintained gardens.
The estate boasts 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 property, with these submissions currently awaiting approval or already sanctioned.
When reached out to, Welch's representatives declined to comment.
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