Land for sale

Land & 2 Farm Buildings, Cruxton Manor Farm, Maiden Newton, Dorchester DT2

An attractive and useful block of commercial farmland, extending to 86.11 acres, split into 6 enclosures of arable land and grassland, serviced by two general purpose agricultural buildings. The soils are chalky, free draining and easily workable.

The Property

An attractive and useful block of commercial farmland split into 6 enclosures of arable land and grassland. The soils are chalky, free draining and easily workable and the land has historically been in a cereal rotation, then supporting an impressive maize crop in the 2025 growing season.

Predominantly Grade 3 land with a small section of the grassland being classified as Grade 4. The permanent pasture has been grazed by livestock all year round. Lot 2 is served by two useful access tracks and features two general purpose agricultural storage buildings (“E” as shown on the plan and the other being 6.30m x 13.3m situated in os parcel SY6096 0510).

Situation

The sought after location of Cruxton within the rolling West Dorset countryside, surrounded by steep sided valleys and bordered by the River Frome, provides an attractive opportunity with further sporting and amenity appeal.

Cruxton Manor Farm is situated just less than 1 mile south of the village of Maiden Newton providing village shops, garage, doctor’s surgery, fuel station, a public house and a primary school. The County Town of Dorchester, 9 miles to the south, provides an excellent range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities.

The A35 and A37 trunk roads and mainline stations at Dorchester provide good communication links. The area is well served by independent and state schools including the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Sunninghill Prep School.

Tenure & Possession

The freehold interest of the property is offered with vacant possession upon completion. Early entry will be permitted (if appropriate) for the purchasers to conduct tillages and sow spring crops at their risk and cost.

Services

Information relating to services, rights of way, retained rights and access for each lot is available from the agents on request.

Sporting

Cruxton Manor Farm is well known for its previously established and reputable shoot. All sporting rights to include deer stalking are included and run with the rest of the freehold, with the exception of the fishing rights on the River Frome.

All further details of the sporting arrangements are available from the selling agents.

Public Rights Of Way & Public Access

There are footpaths and bridleways crossing the property. Further information is available from the agents.

Basic Payment Scheme

The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register.

Environmental Schemes

The farm is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Agreement. Further details available from the selling agents.

Designations

All of the farm lies within the Dorset National Landscape (previously Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone within part of the Poole Harbour catchment.

Local Authority

Dorset Council

Method Of Sale

The property is for sale as a whole or in 8 lots by Private Treaty.

Directions

From Dorchester, take the A37 towards Yeovil, after about four miles turn left onto the A356 (Crewkerne Road). Drive through the village of Maiden Newton, past the right turn to Chilfrome and take the left fork to Wynford Eagle, West Compton and Bridport. Go over the small bridge and take the first left to Frome Vauchurch and Cruxton. Cruxton Manor Farm lies at the end of a no through road.

Viewing

By prior appointment with the Vendors’ Joint agents, Carter Jonas (Taunton office) or Symonds and Sampson (Poundbury office).