Land for sale

Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury SP7

53.99 acres (21.85 hectares) of arable capable pasture land on the edge of this popular village.

Description

A block of productive arable capable farmland currently in permanent pasture. Formerly part of a dairy and pig farm, the land has been let to an organic farmer since 2004, where it has been grazed by sheep and cattle and cut.
The land is level and gently sloping south facing down to the Fontmell Brook, a stream tributary of the River Stour emanating from the chalk hills of Fontmell Down.
The soil is flexible Upper Greensand and Gault capable of growing many crops and is classified Grades 2,3 and 4 on the alc.
Adding to the amenity, sporting and conservation appeal is 4.57 acres of mature mixed, mainly broadleaf woodland in two woods.

Situation

The land is located at the foot of the Cranborne Chase chalk escarpment at the eastern edge of the Blackmore Vale, on the edge of the popular village of Fontmell Magna. Lying 75-100m above sea level, the land enjoys pleasant southerly views over the village and surrounding countryside to Iwerne Minster beyond.
Lot 1 enjoys access off the A350 onto a shared access freehold track which has been recently refenced. Lot 2 is accessed directly off West Street, opposite the village hall.

Services

Five water troughs on the land are connected to a separately metered mains water supply. Appropriate cross easements will be reserved for retained land and if sold in lots. An overhead electricity line crosses Lot 1 but is not presently connected.

Rural Designations And Schemes

The land is not in a Landscape Area (formerly aonb) or Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
The access track to Lot 1 is a public footpath. No public rights of way cross the fields.
Lot 2 is in a Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship agreement.

Clauses

Lot 2 will be subject to an overage clause for 25% of the increase in value for residential development for 20 years.
There will be a covenant not to erect any buildings or structures in the 8.44 acre field in Lot 1.

Viewing

Unaccompanied with a set of these particulars in hand, having first informed the agents. There may be livestock on the land, therefore, please close all gates.

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