Over Compton, Sherborne
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
297,079 sq ft
27,600 sq m
Key features
- Attractive parcel of mixed mature woodland
- A variety of species, including oak, ash, beech and cherry
- Varied canopy structure
- Peaceful rural location
- Excellent habitat diversity and amenity appeal
- Within 1 mile of the A303
- For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 2 pm at AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF
Description
The Land - An attractive parcel of mixed mature woodland extending to 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) in total. The woodland comprises a variety of species, including oak, ash, beech and cherry, while being bordered by open farmland. Set in a peaceful rural location, the land enjoys a gently undulating topography with a varied canopy structure, providing excellent habitat diversity and amenity appeal.
The soil is described as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils and the land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps.
Situation - The land is situated outside the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton and is accessed by an unrestricted right of way over a private track leading from the public highway known as Crossfields.
The town centre of Yeovil is approximately 3.5 miles to the west, and the town centre of Sherborne is approximately 4 miles to the east. The land is conveniently located within 1 mile of the A30.
Rights Of Way - There are no public rights of way crossing the land. However, a bridleway runs along the access track, following the Trent Brook and providing a useful link between the villages of Nether Compton and Trent.
Designations - The land is located in:
A SSSI Impact Risk Zone.
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchments for the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Services - There are no mains services connected to the land.
Sporting - All sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.
Tenure And Possession - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors - Porter Dodson
Caron Abbott
Caron.
Local Authority - Dorset Council
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Brochures
West Wood - Particulars.pdfOver Compton, Sherborne
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Yeovil Pen Mill Station1.9 miles
- Yeovil Junction Station2.8 miles
- Sherborne Station2.8 miles
Notes
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