Land for sale

Milborne Port, Sherborne DT9

1.16 acres (0.47 hectares) of gently sloping pasture land set to the north of the village of Milborne Port. For sale by Formal Tender.

The Land

An attractive single parcel of gently sloping pasture land extending to 1.16 acres (0.47 hectares) in total. The land is set to the north of Russell Place with the rear gardens adjoining the land. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps and enclosed by mature hedge and tree lined boundaries with stockproof fencing. The soil is described as shallow lime-rich soils over chalk or limestone.

Situation

The land is set to the north of the popular Somerset village of Milborne Port and accessed directly from Furlong Lane. The town centre of Yeovil is approximately 9 miles to the west and the town centre of Sherborne is 3 miles to the west.

Rights Of Way

There are no public rights of way crossing the land.

Designations

The land is located in:
A sssi Impact Risk Zone.
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchments for the Somerset Levels and Moors.
A Nitrate Vulnerable Zone for surface water in the Yeo catchment and for ground water in the Castle Cary catchment.

Services

The land is connected to a mains water supply.

Sporting

All sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.

Tenure And Possession

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Overage Clause

The land will be sold subject to an overage on any future development. This will exclude agricultural, horticultural and equestrian development. The overage will be effective for 21 years from the date of completion and will be triggered by grant of planning consent with 30% of uplift in value payable within twelve months of the grant of Planning Permission or Deemed Planning Permission.

Solicitors

Porter Dodson

Local Authority

Somerset Council

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Method Of Sale

The land is for sale by Formal Tender as a whole. Tenders are to be submitted on the attached tender form and returned to our Yeovil office by Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 12 noon.

Tender Pack

A full tender pack is available for all prospective purchasers. It is advised that all parties seek independent legal advice and read the pack. Access to the pack is available from the Symonds and Sampson llp Yeovil office.