East Orchard

A rare opportunity to purchase a development site of farm buildings with Class Q prior approval for 3 dwellings - with further opportunity to increase subject to all necessary consents.

Auction - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 2pm at the Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

The Property - Three buildings qualify for Class Q – a change of use from agricultural to residential use – and prior approval has been granted by Dorset Council. Class Q prior approval was passed on 9 September 2024 under reference P/PAAC/2024/03521 for a change of use and conversion of 3 no. dwellings. The site is in a rural location and overlooks open countryside. The agents believe there may be an opportunity to increase the number of dwellings on the site - subject to the necessary consents. The site extends to about 2 acres.

Situation - The property is located in the rural hamlet of East Orchard , 2 miles west of the charming village of Fontmell Magna with a village store, pub, primary school, and church. 4 miles north is the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury offering a range of boutique shops, a supermarket and recreational and commercial facilities. 4 miles south is the former market town of Sturminster Newton and a mainline railway station is at Gillingham, 6 miles away. On the doorstep is a network of country lanes, bridleways and footpaths to enjoy walking, cycling or riding.
Melbury Hill and Fontmell Down provide open access for walking and riding. Within an hour's drive is the Dorset Jurassic coast and the larger towns of Bournemouth and Salisbury.

Agents Notes - As at 26 June 24
Broadband: Ultrafast available.
Mobile Network Coverage: Likely outside and limited inside. Source offcom.org.uk
We are not aware of any planning applications in the postcode area that affect the property. Source Dorset Council. Source Dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

Please note Trap Door Farm was until recently a working dairy farm. There may be sharp edges on the buildings and added hazards because of the slurry lagoon. There are falls greater than expected especially on the slurry ramp. Please take care when viewing and ensure you are accompanied by Symonds & Sampson staff on all visits.

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Services - Mains electricity and water to site

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Solicitors - Rutters
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