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 vocalist of the alternative 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 plans indicate that Welch, who is 38 years old, aims to bring together the four individual structures on the property—buildings that have served as separate residences since the 1940s. She managed this after purchasing the last remaining structure on the site in 2023.
Documents indicate that none of the neighbors have raised objections to the plans; however, 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 historic site.
According to a book chronicling the local myths of the region, an unsettling female apparition was spotted in the 1970s.
It remains unclear whether Welch has knowledge of the 'grey lady' potentially inhabiting her new home, yet she is recognized for being connected to her spiritual side as a musician.
In her music, the songwriter delves into concepts related to the supernatural, the occult, witchcraft, pagan rituals, and Wiccan customs.
"I dedicated many hours to poring over books and gazing at ancient structures, firmly believing that spirits roamed freely, vampires walked among us, and I had an intensified awareness of such phenomena occurring all around," Welch shared with Vice in 2015.
She even initiated a witch circle at her educational institution. 'My two friends and I created these grimoires wherein we attempted to cast spells on our fellow students,' she shared with the magazine.
Maybe having a mystical presence at her new property could be an added advantage for the spiritually inclined vocalist.
Welch has previously declined to specify her spiritual beliefs, but she mentions that her mother, who serves as the vice-chancellor of Bristol University, Evelyn Welch, has described her as an 'animist.'
An adherent of animism holds the belief that various elements such as objects, locations, and living beings each have their own unique spiritual nature.
The independent vocalist’s first significant spiritual experience occurred during her childhood in Camberwell, South London, where she was raised and continues to reside, as shared in an interview with 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.'" This statement was published in December.
The property, tracing its origins to the 12th century, spans across 1.2 acres in a tranquil Somerset village. It features various ancillary structures and 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 future residence since acquiring the plot of land, with these proposals either having been accepted or currently awaiting approval.
Representatives from Welch did not provide comments upon being reached out.
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