East Orchard, Shaftesbury

Lot A: A detached 3 bedroom bungalow in a rural setting for renovation or replacement (STPP) with outbuildings and about 11.76 acres of pasture.
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 20 June 2024 at 2:00pm at Digby Hall, Sherborne DT9 3AB

Highgate Farm is being marketed for the first time in many years and gives buyers a rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding in North Dorset.
The 3 bedroom detached bungalow requires renovation and possible replacement subject to the necessary consents and there is a collection of farm buildings and other structures around the dwelling, all also in need of repair or replacement.
The ring fenced land is down to pasture, currently in three enclosures, and has road frontage. There is stream water in the fields.

The buyer of Lot A will have the exclusive option to purchase Lot B at £100,000 – that option to be exercised immediately on the fall of the hammer.

The property is situated in a lovely secluded location between the villages of Farringdon and East Orchard. The nearby village of Iwerne Minster has been voted Dorset’s best-kept village in recent years and provides local amenities including general store/sub-post office, public house and Clayesmore independent school which has a sports centre open to the general public.
7/4/24 Details awaiting approval

The Property - Highgate Farm is being marketed for the first time in many years and gives buyers a rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding in North Dorset.

The 3 bedroom detached bungalow requires renovation and possible replacement subject to the necessary consents and there is a collection of farm buildings and other structures around the dwelling.

The land is down to pasture, in three enclosures, and has road frontage.

Lot A: Bungalow, buildings, and about 11.76 acres.

Lot B: 5.23 acres.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Stream water in fields. Private drainage.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority Dorset Council. Council tax Band A

EPC G

Agent's Notes - As at 26 April 2024
Mobile phone networks are likely outside and most are likely inside. Source offcom.org.uk
The private drainage system may need replacing.
We are not aware of any planning applications in the postcode area that affect the property. A poultry building close by will be replaced by a dwelling. Source Dorset Council.
The buildings and dwelling may contain asbestos.

Solicitor - Solicitors
Maclachlan solicitors
Shaftesbury SP7 8EJ



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