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 designs last 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—buildings that have functioned as independent residences since the 1940s. She managed this feat after purchasing the last remaining structure on the site in 2023.
Documentation indicates that none of the neighbors have raised objections to the plans; however, they might upset 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 a book chronicling the regional folklore, an unsettling female apparition was spotted in that location during the 1970s.
It remains unclear if Welch knows about the 'grey lady' potentially 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 through her compositions.
"I dedicated many hours to poring over books and gazing at ancient historical structures, firmly believing in the existence of spirits and vampires, and feeling an intensified awareness of such phenomena occurring all around me," Welch said to Vice in 2015.
She even initiated a witch circle at her school. 'My two friends and I created these grimoires where we would attempt to cast 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.'
An animist holds the belief that items, locations, and living beings each have their own unique spiritual presence.
The independent vocalist’s ‘initial spiritual experience’ occurred during her childhood in Camberwell, South London, where she was raised and continues to reside, as stated in an interview featured in the New York Times Style section of their Australian edition.
The magazine quoted her as saying she recalls 'simply gazing at rays of light streaming through her bedroom window and feeling a sense of connection to something greater.' This was published in December.
The property, tracing its origins to the 12th century, encompasses 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 artist has filed six development plans for her future residence since acquiring the plot of land, with these proposals either accepted or currently under review.
Representatives from Welch did not provide comments upon being reached out to.
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