Dorchester Road, Grimstone, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Rare and exciting opportunity to purchase an agrarian barn located within the Dorset National Landscape on the outskirts of Dorchester with C5 planning permission together with a 0.68 acre paddock.

For Sale by In Room and Livestream Auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 5AL.

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LOCATION
Nestled within the Dorset National Landscape in the picturesque West Dorset District, the barn and land is located within the small, rural village of Grimstone; often considered as part of Stratton, the village is a hamlet at the confluence of Sydling Water and the River Frome. Surrounding the village as seen by the elevated views of the paddock, are views across to the rolling west Dorset Countryside; positioned north to the barn.

The barn is conveniently located with road frontage, and benefits from accessible road links with the A37 main road from Dorchester to Yeovil traversing through the village, and the railway passes very close by offering links to London, Bristol and Weymouth; nearby towns also offer regular bus routes. The county town of Dorchester, rich in roman history, is located 4.50 miles to the east providing an extensive range of shops, entertainment facilities, and schooling. Brewery Square offers a further, vibrant array of restaurants and amenities. Bridport is 13 miles west being a historic and vibrant market town home to an array of excellent independent shops, restaurants, social activities and its thriving street markets and links to the Jurassic coast. The seaside town of Weymouth forms part of the Jurassic skyline and is located 13.40 miles south.

DESCRIPTION
This sale presents the rare, and exciting opportunity to acquire a characterful, agrarian barn with C5 Holiday use permission for conversion together with 0.68 acres (0.27ha) of pastureland. Viewing in person is encouraged to fully appreciate the far-reaching views.

In keeping with its local agricultural heritage, the barn is south facing and comprises brick and flint construction with timber doors, window frames and a former post box situated on the southern elevation. The conversion application has been influenced from the original construction of the barn and surrounding heritage with minimal alternations to the external appearance. The proposal would see the holiday let comprise a two, double bedroom property occupying a gross internal area of 92m2 across two storeys and has been designed to create a unique space while owing to the agrarian character. Further details can be found under planning application on the Dorset Council website under Planning Application No. P/FUL/2022/02153.

Further enhancing the barn. positioned to the east continuing a short distance up the track is the gently sloping paddock extending to 0.68 acres (0.27ha). In an elevated position, the pasture enjoys elevated views across the village and surrounding landscape beyond. The land is bounded by the railway to the east with livestock fencing and panels to the remaining. The land is registered as Grade IV on the Post1988 Agricultural Land Classification Maps of England, and comprises freely draining, slightly acidic loamy soils with low fertility and carbon levels. On the attached plan, the barn and parking is filled green with the land filled red.

ACCESS
The barn is accessed to the west with direct road frontage and parking area. The barn and land benefits from a right of access as hatched red on the attached Site Plan. Footpath DT|S41|7 transverses the access and continues to the south of the land outside of the ownership.

SERVICES
There are no services connected to the barn or land. Prospective purchasers must make their own investigations as to the availability of connecting to a supply.

TENURE
Freehold available upon completion with vacant possession.

STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS
The land and barn are located within the Dorset National Landscape.

DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK
The land is being sold free of any development clawback provision.

AGENTS NOTE
The land and barn are to be sold as seen. The drone images were taken in 2024 and please note the boundary changes on the attached plan.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
In 2022, a full planning application was submitted for ‘Convert existing barn into 1 No. dwelling’ with planning granted in July 2024 for the conversion to C5 Holiday use on the barn. We recommend reading the planning decision notice. Copies of the approved plans together with the relevant supporting information are available to view via the Dorset Council Planning Portal by searching the Planning Portal Application No. P/FUL/2022/02153.

The decision notice states holiday use as the following ‘The dwelling(s) hereby approved shall be occupied for holiday purposes only; shall not be occupied as a person’s sole, or main place of residence; and the owners/operators must maintain an up-to-date register of the names of all owners/occupiers of dwelling(s) and of their main home addresses, and must make this information available at all reasonable hours at the request of a duly authorised officer of the Local Planning’.

The land, is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property.

LOTTING
It is anticipated that the property will be offered as lotted, but the Vendor reserves the right to sell the property as a whole or in lots privately or to amalgamate, withdraw, sub-divide, alter, add to or amend any lot or any part prior to the sale. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

RIGHTS OF WAY,EASMENTS ETC
The land, as far as required by the Vendors, will be conveyed, subject to all other private rights of way, easements, and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electric pylons, poles and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).

OUTGOINGS
The property is sold and as far as is required by the Vendor will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and wayleaves of telegraph and telephone poles, stays and wires, electricity pylons, poles and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on the passing over or under the property and subject to the agreement effecting the same (if any).

FARM PROPERTIES HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE
All persons wishing to view the property do so at their own risk. Neither the Vendor nor Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. The land and barn are potentially a hazardous environment and for prospective purchasers own personal safety, please be vigilant.

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METHOD OF SALE
The property will be offered for sale by public auction and online livestream auction on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 2pm at Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 5AL.

BIDDER REGISTRATION
All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration.
Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room bidders must provide 2 forms of Identification in order to register.

BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE
The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling Agents.

SALES PRIOR
It is possible that property may be withdrawn/sold prior to the auction. It is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with us, and it is their responsibility to check with the Auctioneers whether a particular lot will be offered or if it has been withdrawn.

RESERVE PRICE
The seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

CONDITIONS OF SALE
If you are the successful Buyer, you will - from the moment the Auctioneer’s gavel falls - become legally bound by the Conditions of Sale in relation to that Lot. Further details are available from the Agent. It will be assumed that you have read and considered the Conditions of Sale and any other relevant documents for the Lot you are interested in before the day of the Auction, that you have shown them to your professional advisors and taken their professional advice before bidding. All buyers will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion. If a potential purchaser is in any doubt they should seek advice from their own professional advisors.

GUIDE PRICE
An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price of range or guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
While we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular interest to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Guide Price: An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price of range or guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.