Land at Wood Lane - As a Whole, South Perrott, Beaminster

125.09 acres (50.62 hectares) of extremely attractive, productive grassland on the Dorset-Somerset border, for sale in two lots – 92.02 acres (37.24 hectares) + Lot B – 33.07 acres (13.38 hectares)

FOR SALE BY FORMAL TENDER, DEADLINE - NOON, THURSDAY 10th OCTOBER 2024

Guide Prices: Lot A - £895,000, Lot B - £330,000 (Freehold)

The Property - Two useful sized blocks of permanent pastureland extending to a total of 125.09 acres (50.62 ha). For sale by Formal Tender in two lots, or as a whole. Both lots are productive in agricultural terms but also offer conservation interest given the maturity of the grassland and extensive woodland bordering Lot A and a large pond in Lot B.

Lot A - Extends to 92.02 acres (37.24 ha) of level to gently sloping pastureland with superb outstanding views, bordered by attractive woodland to the south. Both lots were formerly part of Chedington Golf Club and benefit from attractive views and a range of mature trees. Lot A also features a number of dispersed small ponds and groups of trees.

Lot B - Extends to 33.07 acres (13.38 ha) of level to gently sloping pastureland with an established pond located centrally. This conveniently sized block would be a useful addition to an established farming enterprise but would be equally attractive to buyers with conservation interest.

Situation - The land is situated on the eastern edge of the village of South Perrott with the town of Crewkerne just 3 miles away and the town of Beaminster approximately 5 miles away.

Directions - For Lot A – Take Downclose Lane south from the village of North Perrott and continue for approximately ¾ of a mile. Bear right onto Wood Lane and over the railway bridge, the access to Lot A is found on the left. Lot A can also be accessed via Holt Lane to the South. See access for Lot B described below.

For Lot B - When heading southeast along the A356 (Misterton to South Perrott), go through the village of South Perrott and then travel approximately ¾ of a mile. Bear left onto Holt Lane (track), the access to Lot B is found on the left after approximately 10 metres, access for Lot A is found on the left after approximately 170 metres.

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Services - There are no mains services connected, however, a connection to mains water over retained land is available subject to a Wessex Water connection fee and installation of a submeter

Access - Access to Lot A is via Wood Lane to the north and via Holt Lane to the South. The public highway (Downclose Lane) ends approximately 900m north of the northern access. Access to Lot B is via Holt Lane to the South from the public highway (A356). Both Wood Lane and Holt Lane are unregistered, but a prescriptive right of way has established over both.

Designations - A southern section of Lot A and all of Lot B lies within Dorset’s National Landscape (formally AONB). None of the land is located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Tenure & Possession - Freehold with vacant possession on completion. There is no title present for the section highlighted yellow and hatched but the vendor will be proving a possessory title indemnity policy. Please see the legal pack.

Rights Of Way - Two footpaths cross Lot A whilst Lot B is free from public rights of way.

Solicitors - Battens Solicitors, The Bank House, Sherborne, DT9 3BU. james.

Basic Payment Scheme & Grants - No Basic Payment Scheme entitlements or delinked payments are included. The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship or Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements.

Local Authorities - Dorset Council – /
Somerset Council - /

Method Of Sale - The land is for sale by Formal Tender, in two lots, or as a whole. Tenders are to be submitted on the attached tender form and returned to our Burraton House office by Noon on Thursday 10 October 2024 with completion set for Thursday 24 October 2024.

Agents Note - A private right of access exists from the woodland to the north of Lot A to “Hodges Coppice” and “Hulls Coppice” located in the central northern section of Lot A marked “This Woodland Excluded” on the aerial photograph on the previous page. Contact the agent for more details. The buyer of Lot B will erect a stockproof fence along the south-western boundary (marked X- Y) within 6 weeks of completion.

Tender Pack - A full tender pack is available for all prospective purchasers. It is advised that all parties seek independent legal advice and read the pack. Access to the pack is available from the Symonds & Sampson LLP Burraton House office.