Land for sale

Nether Compton, Sherborne DT9

26.50 acres (10.73 hectares) of pasture land and mixed woodland situated on the edge of the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton, bordering 9 properties. For sale by public auction

The Land

Lot A extends to 26.50 acres (10.73 hectares) and comprises 14.26 acres of gently sloping, productive pasture land, 8.61 acres of mixed woodland and 3.63 acres of level land currently in a game crop. The three blocks are divided internally with stockproof fencing, and the whole lot is enclosed by mature hedge and tree lined boundaries. The land benefits from far reaching views of the adjoining countryside.

The soil is described as freely draining, slightly acid loamy soils with the land classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps.

Situation

The land is set in a peaceful rural location, situated on the edge of the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton, bordering 9 properties. Both Lot A and Lot B are accessed directly from the public highway known as Ratleigh Lane.

The town centre of Yeovil is approximately 3.5 miles to the west, and the town centre of Sherborne is approximately 2.5 miles to the east. The land is conveniently located within 0.5 miles of the A30.

Rights Of Way

There is a public footpath crossing Lot A at its northern point.

Designations

The land is located in:
A sssi Impact Risk Zone
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchment for the Somerset Levels and Moors

Services

There are no mains services connected to the land.

Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights

All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.

Tenure And Possession

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Agents Notes

Lot A – There is a historic obligation on the adjoining landowner of the southern parcel to erect and maintain a stockproof fence along the boundary; this has not been complied with. The same adjoining landowner also benefits from a right of way for access. Please see the legal pack for full details.

Solicitors

Mogers Drewett
Tracy Neal

Local Authority

Dorset Council

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