Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset

A single block of permanent pasture extending to 107.41 acres, enjoying four gated access points

Location - Newlands Farm is beautifully situated in unspoilt Dorset countryside at the southern end of the Blackmore Vale sheltered by the chalk downlands of Batcombe Hill.

Batcombe is a traditional parish with a small village church. Leigh village is only 2 miles north, which has a village shop, garage and vibrant community with plenty of events in the village hall.

The pretty Abbey town of Sherborne, commercial centre of Yeovil and County town of Dorchester are all within a convenient drive offering a full range of retail and recreational facilities including rail links.

Only 16 miles away is the Jurassic Coast. The area is renowned for its schooling with the Sherborne Schools and Leweston within 8 miles and highly rated state secondary schools in Sherborne and Dorchester.

Lot 2 – 107.41 Acres (43.46 Hectares) (Green) - A single block of permanent pasture enjoying four gated access points off the council highway known as Wriggle River Lane. The land lies 100m to 140m (330ft to 460ft) above sea level and provides stunning far reaching north and west views over the surrounding Blackmore Vale countryside. Running along the northern boundary is the River Wriggle and a belt of mixed broadleaf woodland and there is a copse near the southern boundary.

Lying on Oxford Clay the land is predominantly Grade 3 on the ALC. Farmed organically for 5 years the fields are divided by mature hedgerows and ditches the land has a rich tapestry of natural flora and will be of conservation interest.

Services - Mains water to house, units and land.
Private drainage system shared by the farmhouse and units with the septic tank located in the field of Lot 1.
Oil fired central heating in the farmhouse, night storage heaters in the annexe and business units.

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Designations - The southern half of the farm is in the Dorset National Landscape (formerly AONB). The farm is not in a NVZ or SSSI.

Two public footpaths cross each lot. Two adjoining landowners have access over the first 100m of Cockrams Drove on the northern boundary.

Sporting rights are in-hand and included.

Agricultural Schemes - The land in Lots 1 and 2 is registered organic and is in a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship scheme to 31/12/2026. Delinked BPS payments are not included.

Directions - From Sherborne head south for 6 miles to Leigh village. Before the garage in Leigh turn sharp left signed Batcombe and follow this road for 2 miles passing several farms to the property on the left hand side.

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Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Symonds & Sampson. Contact Andrew Tuffin or Will Cairns on .

Photographs Aug23.