Cerne Abbas, Dorchester
Guide Price
£100,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
179,903 sq ft
16,714 sq m
Key features
- A range of farm buildings, formerly a dairy farm located on the edge of the village
- Providing over 13,500 sq.ft (1,250 sq.m) of floorspace
- Suitable for a range of alternative and diversified uses STP
- 4.13 acres (1.67 hectares)
Description
A range of farm buildings with scope for alternative and diversified uses, subject to consent, with land conveniently located on the edge of the village at the foot of the 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 5 - Abbey Barns - 4.13 acres (1.67 hectares)
A range of farm buildings, formerly a dairy farm located on the edge of the village. Subject to consent the buildings are potentially suitable for a range of alternative and diversified uses in addition to the current agricultural uses. The buildings are constructed of steel frames under asbestos rooves with sleeper and timber clad elevations with concrete floors. The buildings measure: 7-bay 105' x 70' and 6-bay 90' x 70' providing over 13,500 sq.ft (1,250 sq.m) of floorspace. Beyond the buildings is approximately 3 acres of land. Access is via a shared driveway from the 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
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 5 - Abbey Barns - 4.13 acres (1.67 hectares)
A range of farm buildings, formerly a dairy farm located on the edge of the village. Subject to consent the buildings are potentially suitable for a range of alternative and diversified uses in addition to the current agricultural uses. The buildings are constructed of steel frames under asbestos rooves with sleeper and timber clad elevations with concrete floors. The buildings measure: 7-bay 105' x 70' and 6-bay 90' x 70' providing over 13,500 sq.ft (1,250 sq.m) of floorspace. Beyond the buildings is approximately 3 acres of land. Access is via a shared driveway from the 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
Brochures
Giant Hill BrochureCerne Abbas, Dorchester
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Maiden Newton Station4.6 miles
- Chetnole Station5.7 miles
About Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
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