Bridport Road, Dorchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
6,534 sq ft
607 sq m
Key features
- For sale by Auction Thursday 18 September 2025
- 0.15 acres of land in an accessible location
- Located off Bridport Road, between Dorchester and Winterborne Abbas
- Ideally situated for access to an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths
- A further 0.11 acre parcel is available as a separate lot
- Potential for a range of amenity and leisure uses
- Poundbury 1.5 miles, Dorchester 2.5 miles
- Jurassic Coast 7.5 miles
Description
The Land - A parcel of level parcel of land extending to 0.15 acres (0.06 hectares), providing potential for a variety of uses (subject to any necessary planning consents). The parcel is fenced, gated and is situated to the north of the access track. with a small area of hardstanding. The soil type is described as being slightly acid loamy and clayey, with slightly impeded drainage.
Situation - The land is situated approximately 2.5 miles to the west of Dorchester, just off Bridport Road.. Poundbury with a range of shopping facilities is approximately 1.5 miles.
The access from the A35 is a bridleway and provides access to an excellent network of footpaths and bridleways, and to the village of Martinstown with a pub, which is less than 2 miles walking.
The Jurassic Coast at Abbotsbury is about 7.5 miles.
Directions - From Monkeys Jump Roundabout at Dorchester, proceed towards Bridport on the A35. After 1.3 miles, turn left, and then take the first right. Proceed down the track and Lot A can be found on the right.
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Services - None. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries as to the location and availability of services should they wish to connect.
Local Authority - Dorset Council
Agents Notes - The land benefits from a restricted use right of access from the east. Please refer to the legal pack for more information. The land falls within the Dorchester Downs National Landscape.
Solicitor - HK Law
Dorchester DT1 1UR
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Brochures
Land at Downcroft Brochure.pdfBridport Road, Dorchester
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Dorchester West Station0.3 miles
- Dorchester South Station0.5 miles
- Upwey Station4.6 miles
About Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester
9 Weymouth Avenue Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1QR
Notes
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