Description
7.30 acres of pastureland with buildings and direct road access
FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER WITH A DEADLINE 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY 3RD APRIL 2025
The Property - A rare opportunity to acquire 7.30 acres of level to gently sloping pastureland on the edge of the village of Askerswell. Equipped with 3 buildings, and south-facing, the land benefits from good fencing and is split into 3 conveniently sized paddocks.
The buildings consist of a block of 3 stables with additional tack room and 2 further storage buildings, giving approximately 108m² of floor space.
Directions - From Dorchester, take the A35 heading west towards Bridport. After approximately 8.5 miles turn right onto Litton Lane, then after half a mile, continue straight onto Parsons Lane into the village of Askerswell. At the junction, turn right onto School Lane, then right again after approximately 135m, passing Medway Farm on your left. The entrance to the property will be found on the right after about 160m.
Access - The land is accessed directly from the public highway to the west.
Services - Rights will be granted from the retained land for mains water and electricity. The purchasers of the property will be required to install any required sub-meters at their own cost and expense.
Designations - The land is situated in the Dorset National Landscape (formerly AONB) and part of the land is designated as a nitrate vulnerable zone. The wooded southeasterly corner of the land is in Flood Zone 3 and is in close proximity to a watercourse. The majority of the land is in Flood Zone 1 (the lowest probability of flooding).
Rights Of Way - A public footpath crosses the land.
Mobile Coverage - Mobile phone coverage is likely from network providers EE, Three and O2. Vodafone coverage is limited. (Ofcom.org.uk)
Local Authority - Dorset Council 01305 221000
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession.
Grants & Subsidies - No delinked payments are included. The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship agreements, nor any Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements.
Method Of Sale - The land is for sale by Informal Tender. Offers must be submitted on the tender form available from the agents and received at the agent's office by noon on Thursday 3rd April 2025.
Agents Note & Viewings - The purchaser will be required to erect a stockproof fence between points X-Y on the sale plan within 6 weeks of completion. More information is available from the agents. Viewing in daylight hours with a set of particulars in hand, having first informed the agents.
