* Freehold
* 20. 77 ac (8. 40 ha) of arable land and broadleaf woodland available in two lots
* For sale by Informal Tender with a deadline of 12 noon on 28th September
* Far reaching views
* Close to Blandford Forum
* A354 within easy reach
* Likely to appeal to investors, amenity and conservation - minded buyers
20. 77 acres (8. 40 hectares) of productive arable land and mature broadleaf
woodland. For sale by Informal Tender in two lots.
**The Property**
Lot A - An attractive parcel of mature mixed broadleaf woodland extending to
5. 73 acres (2. 32 hectares), consisting of mainly Beech and Ash primarily.
Lot B - A single parcel of gently sloping to sloping productive arable land
extending to 15. 04 acres (6. 08 hectares), largely enclosed by woodland and
mature hedgerows, with far reaching views over rolling Dorset countryside. The
land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map,
with free draining lime - rich soils over chalk.
**Situation**
The property enjoys a secluded rural position close to the village of
Thornicombe, approximately 2. 7 miles south west of Blandford Forum. The land
has good access onto a network of local bridleways and the A354 is within easy
reach.
**Services**
There are currently no services connected to the property. Details of nearby
services available from the selling agents.
**Agricultural And Woodland Schemes**
The woodland is not currently entered into any Woodland Grant Scheme. The
arable land is not entered into any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship
Agreement.
The land is registered with the rpa and field parcels can be transferred on
completion. Delinked payments and the 2023 bps will be retained by the current
owners.
**Designations**
The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
**Tenure**
Freehold with vacant possession (subject to shooting licence).
**Access And Rights Of Way**
Access to the property is directly from the public highway and then over a
shared right of access as shown blue on the sale plan. A contribution towards
the upkeep and maintenance of the surface will be payable depending on usage.
Further details available from the selling agents.
No rights of way cross the property.
**Sporting**
Sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale. The sporting rights have
been let on an annual licence basis. The current agreement will expire on 1st
February 2024. Any payments due for this period will be retained by the
current owners. Further details from the selling agents.
**Agents Note**
The purchaser of Lot A will be required to erect a new boundary fence between
points C and D on the sale plan within six months of completion.
The purchaser of Lot B will be required to erect a new livestock proof fence
between points A and B on the sale plan within six months of completion.
**Method Of Sale**
The land is for sale by Informal Tender. Tenders are invited to be submitted
on the attached tender form and returned to our Poundbury Burraton House
office by 12 noon on Thursday 28th September 2023.
**Directions**
From Blandford, follow the A354 towards Dorchester. Upon entering the village
of Thornicombe, take the first left hand turning, followed by the first right
turning signposted Gorcombe Extreme Sports. Proceed for approximately 0. 6
miles. At the end of the lane bear right and the land will be found on your
right hand side marked by a Symonds & Sampson For Sale board.
**Local Authority**
Dorset Council - Tel:
**Solicitors**
Blanchards Bailey llp, Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ
Sarah Dunlop - Tel: Email:
**Sole Agents**
Symonds & Sampson llp, Burraton House, 5 Burraton Square, Poundbury,
Dorchester, DT1 3GR
Will Wallis - Tel: Email:
Symonds & Sampson llp, Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton,
DT10 1AR
Andrew Tuffin - Tel: Email:

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