Land North of Charminster, Drakes Lane, Dorchester

An attractive block of level to gently sloping productive arable and pasture land situated in a strategic position, extending to 40.45 acres (16.37 hectares). For Sale by Formal Tender.

The Property - An attractive block of level to gently sloping productive arable and pasture land. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map, with free draining lime – rich soils over chalk. The arable land has been cropped with a rotation of arable crops in recent years, but is currently in temporary grass. Part of the property has been farmed organically. The land comprises of three parcels extending to 40.45 acres (16.37 hectares) in total. To the north of the land is an attractive small area of copse.
The land is close to the northwest fringe of the village of Charminster in a strategic position that may be of interest to investors and developers.

Situation - The village of Charminster is well served by a popular first school, two public houses, a village shop/post office, a parish church and is close to a new village hall. Nearby is the County Town of Dorchester (1.5 miles) and the Duchy settlement of Poundbury (2.5 miles).
This area is well positioned with transport links with the A35 to the west and the A31/M27 to the east and a mainline railway station at Dorchester. The town provides a wide range of facilities and is well served by independent and public schools.
The land boasts far reaching panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Directions - From the centre of Dorchester (Top o’town roundabout), take the B3147 north towards Charminster and the A37. Proceed on the A37 towards Yeovil and Maiden Newton and take the right hand turning after 1 mile on to Sodern Lane. Continue along the lane, as it bears right-handed, the gate is on the left at the junction with Drakes Lane.

Services - Mains water is connected to the property. A third party reserves the right to cross the property and connect to the water pipe at the position marked “C” on the sale plan.
Any costs in connection with this will be borne by the third party.

Agricultural Schemes - The land is entered into an Environmental Stewardship Agreement. Further details from the selling agents. The land is registered with the RPA and the land will be transferred on completion. Any delinked payments will be retained by the tenants.

Fencing - The purchaser will erect a stock proof boundary fence between the points marked A and B on the sale plan, within two months of completion. This to be of tanalised timber posts, stock netting and two strands of barbed wire.

Designations - The property is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
The property is outside of Dorset’s National Landscape (formally known as AONB).

Rights Of Way - There are no public rights of way over the land.

Tenure & Possession - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of purchase. Please note that completion will be no earlier than 31st October 2024, in order to allow for the current tenancies on the land to terminate.

Overage - Part of the property (shown on the sale plan hatched), will be sold subject to an overage provision on future development. This will exclude agricultural, horticultural and equestrian development. The overage will be effective for a period of 40 years from the date of completion at 25% of any increase in value on grant of planning permission. Further details in the Legal and Information Pack.

Local Authority - Dorset Council - Tel:


Solicitors - Katharine Jones, Humphries Kirk, 40 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UR

Method Of Sale & Agents Notes - The land is for sale by Formal Tender as a whole. Tenders are invited to be submitted on the attached Tender form and returned to our Poundbury Burraton House office by 12 noon on Monday 10th June 2024.
Purchasers should note that the land is subject to a pre-emption right to purchase in favour of a third party. Following the Tender deadline the vendors reserve the right for a period of up to 8 weeks to accept any Tender that has been submitted. Further details available from the selling agent.

Legal & Information Pack - A full legal and information pack is available to all prospective purchasers. It is advised that all parties seek independent legal advice and read the pack. Access is available to this from the selling agents and solicitors

Access - Access to the property is directly off the public highway at the point marked “D” on the Sale Plan.

Photos - Please note that photos were taken in June 2018.