Land for sale

Great Down Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10

0.75 acres of level land, consisting of a mix of grass, woodland and a variety of shrubs and vegetation.

Auction

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 14 November at 2pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

The Property

0.75 acres of level land, consisting of a mix of grass, woodland and a variety of shrubs and vegetation This lot offers a unique opportunity to acquire a small plot of land, currently used as a nature reserve for the local school, but that could lend itself well to a range of uses (subject to necessary consents). There is a public right of way over the land and rights of access for drainage systems situated on the land.

Situation

Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life with two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. Surrounded by beautiful country side the larger towns of Sturminster Newton is circa 3.5m, Shaftesbury c. 6 miles and Gillingham c. 6miles.

Agents Note

As at 05/09/2025:
Ultrafast broadband available - source Ofcom. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. The property is located in Flood Risk Zone 2.
Please note the buyer of Lot A will have first option to purchase Lot B for fixed price of £25,000. If the buyer of Lot A does not purchase, then Lot B will be offered to the room.
There are two septic tanks located on Lot B which service three neighbouring properties. Full rights of access for repair, maintenance and upkeep are in place, please refer to the legal pack for further information.
There is public right of way crossing over the Lot B.
The sellers are looking to recover some of their legal fees from the buyer, please refer to the legal pack.

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Services

We understand the land doesn't benefit from any mains services.

Local Authority

Dorset Council

Solicitors

Trowers & Hamlins llp
Exeter EX1 1UG