Cerne Abbas, Dorchester

A prominent block of productive arable land and natural chalk downland of great agricultural, ecological and historical importance surrounding the iconic Cerne Giant

Description - Offered on the open market for the first time in 80 years is this iconic block of stunning mid Dorset countryside. An intriguingly diverse mix of ecological, agricultural and historically important land which will appeal to a broad range of investor, farmer, conservation and historic buyers, both private and institutional.

Lot 4 - North Mead - 41.74 acres (16.89 hectares)
A single enclosure of productive arable land situated in the Cerne Valley. The Grade 3 land comprises loam soil over lower chalk and upper Greensand bedrock and is capable of growing strong crops, aided by the gentle westerly aspect. Access is over a shared road from Cerne Abbas village hall.

Situation - The property is situated in a beautiful rural position in the centre of the Dorset Downs midway between the historical towns of Dorchester and Sherborne.

Services - Lots 1 and 3 are connected to a private borehole water system supplied by the sellers' estate and used by others.
Mains electricity is connected to Lot 5.

Agricultural Schemes - Entry Level and High Level Stewardship Scheme to 30/09/2028. Payments for Lot 1 are currently approximately £20,000 per annum.

Designations - The land is in the Dorset National Landscape Area (formerly AONB).
The property is in a groundwater and eutrophic water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Several public bridleways and footpaths cross the land.
Lot 1 only is Access Land under the CRoW Act 2000 and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Lot 1 has several Scheduled Monuments.

Ingoing Valuation - In addition to the purchase price, the purchaser(s) will pay for any growing crops or acts of husbandry in accordance with CAAV costings. Cost of stores, including seeds, fertiliser, sprays and fuel will also be in addition. Any fodder remaining on the holding is to be purchased at market price. There will be no counter claim for dilapidations and no ingoing payments for RMV or unexhausted manures.

Possession - Freehold. Early entry is available on the arable land. Growing arable crops will be purchased at market value. Abbey Barns subject to a licence to 30th April 2026.

Viewings - Unaccompanied only with a set of sale particulars in hand, after first informing the selling agents. Please secure gates as livestock maybe on the pasture land.

Directions - Lot 1 - DT2 7GY What3Words: /// feasted.buddy.lordship and seeing.spike.trinkets
Lot 2 - DT2 7AP What3Words: /// enter.lifeboats.mule
Lot 3 - DT2 7TS What3Words: /// cities.superbly.ever
Lot 4 - DT2 7AN What3Words: /// laws.zap.intention
Lot 5 - DT2 7GY What3Words: /// pounds.human.emporium