Farm buildings, yard & paddock, Cruxton Manor Farm, Maiden Newton, Dorchester

A range of 7 agricultural buildings extending in total to approx. 755 Sqm (8,124 Sqft) with an adjoining paddock. In all, about 2.15 acres offering a range of potential uses, subject to gaining the necessary consents.

The Property - Seven agricultural buildings of varying construction to include the former dairy, a covered yard, Dutch barn, bull pen and, storage building and Nissen hut (“G” – “K” as shown on the plan). Extending to approximately 755m² (8,124ft²), the buildings offer opportunities for either on-going agricultural use or a change of use entirely (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent). The adjoining paddock extends to approximately 1.27 acres. Lot 7 benefits from its own independent access to public highway.

Situation - The sought after location of Cruxton within the rolling West Dorset countryside, surrounded by steep sided valleys and bordered by the River Frome, provides an attractive opportunity with further sporting and amenity appeal.

Cruxton Manor Farm is situated just less than 1 mile south of the village of Maiden Newton providing village shops, garage, doctor’s surgery, fuel station, a public house and a primary school. The County Town of Dorchester, 9 miles to the south, provides an excellent range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities.

The A35 and A37 trunk roads and mainline stations at Dorchester provide good communication links. The area is well served by independent and state schools including the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Sunninghill Prep School.

Tenure & Possession - The freehold interest of the property is offered with vacant possession upon completion.

Services - Information relating to services, rights of way, retained rights and access for each lot is available from the agents on request.

Public Rights Of Way & Public Access - There are footpaths and bridleways crossing the holding. Further information is available from the agents.

Basic Payment Scheme - The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register.

Environmental Schemes - The farm is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Agreement. Further details available from the selling agents.

Designations - All of the farm lies within the Dorset National Landscape (previously Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone within part of the Poole Harbour catchment.

Local Authority - Dorset Council


Method Of Sale - The property is for sale as a whole or in 8 lots by Private Treaty.

Directions - From Dorchester, take the A37 towards Yeovil, after about four miles turn left onto the A356 (Crewkerne Road). Drive through the village of Maiden Newton, past the right turn to Chilfrome and take the left fork to Wynford Eagle, West Compton and Bridport. Go over the small bridge and take the first left to Frome Vauchurch and Cruxton. Cruxton Manor Farm lies at the end of a no through road.

Viewing - By prior appointment with the Vendors’ Joint agents, Carter Jonas (Taunton office) or Symonds and Sampson (Poundbury office).