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Stourpaine, Blandford Forum

Guide Price
£25,000
Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
PROPERTY TYPE

Land

SIZE

97,139 sq ft

9,024 sq m

Key features

  • For Sale by Public Auction on Thursday 24 July 2025
  • 2.23 acres (0.90 ha)
  • Broadleaf woodland, pasture & scrub
  • Adjoining the River Stour
  • c.200m of single bank fishing rights
  • Accessible only by foot, bicycle or horseback

Description

2.23 acres of diverse broadleaf woodland and pasture adjoining the River Stour

Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 24 July at 2.00pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset ST9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

The Property - Comprising approximately 2.23 acres, the land offers a diverse mix of unimproved and species-rich grassland with wildflowers, orchids, fruit trees and established deciduous woodland. The woodland rises steeply, and access has been improved with the provision of rope supports, making the area more navigable and perfect for exploration. The property directly adjoins the River Stour and includes approximately 200 metres of single bank fishing rights, enhancing appeal for those seeking leisure and amenity use. The combination of open pasture, natural woodland, and private river frontage results in a particularly attractive and versatile parcel.

Situation - The land is located on the bank of the River Stour, immediately adjoining Durweston Bridge to the north and on the southern edge of Stourpaine village. Blandford Forum is just 2 miles away with convenient access by foot, bicycle or horse along the North Dorset Trailway.

Access & Directions - The land can not be accessed by vehicle and can only be accessed by foot, bicycle or horseback via the North Dorset Trailway, which adjoins the property to the northeast.

The most appropriate point to access the land is from the Church in Stourpaine village. The land is situated approximately 200m down the trailway and located on the right hand side. Please refer to the route plan and the What3Words references.

Sporting Rights - Sporting Rights are included in the sale and the property benefits from approximately 200m of River Stour single bank fishing rights.

Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel: .

What3words - Church Car Park: ///tracking.rebel.gosh
Property Entrance: ///forms.diner.scornful

Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey LLP
Tel:
Email: emily.wolstenholme-

Material Information - The woodland is designated as Open Access Land and there are no mains services present, there is a natural water supply via the river.

Brochures

Sales Particulars - Land west of Shaston Road.pdf

Stourpaine, Blandford Forum

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Gillingham (Dorset) Station11.4 miles
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About Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton

Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
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Established in 1858, Symonds & Sampson's reputation is built on trust and integrity. Our aim is to provide individuals and businesses alike with high quality agency and professional services across residential, commercial and rural property sectors. Over 150 forward-thinking experts in our 16 regional offices will help you make the best decisions, ensuring that the buying, selling and managing of your most valuable asset is straight-forward and rewarding.

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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton on 01258 442271.

*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

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