Nether Compton, Sherborne
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
214,315 sq ft
19,911 sq m
Key features
- 4.92 acres (1.99 hectares)
- Mixed mature woodland
- Grade 3 land
- Peaceful rural location
- Countryside views
- For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 18 June 2026
Description
The Land - Court Ash Plantation extends to 4.92 acres (1.99 hectares) and comprises an attractive parcel of mixed mature woodland. It includes a variety of species, including oak, ash and conifers, with a gently undulating topography and a varied canopy structure, providing excellent habitat diversity and amenity appeal.
The soil is described as freely draining, slightly acid loamy soils with the land classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps.
Situation - The land is set in a peaceful rural location, situated on the edge of the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton, bordering 3 properties. It is accessed directly from the public highway known as Ratleigh Lane.
The town centre of Yeovil is approximately 3.5 miles to the west, and the town centre of Sherborne is approximately 2.5 miles to the east. The land is conveniently located within 0.5 miles of the A30.
Designations - The land is located in:
A SSSI Impact Risk Zone
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchment for the Somerset Levels and Moors
Services - There are no mains services connected to the land.
Sporting, Timber And Mineral Rights - All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Tenure And Possession - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors - Mogers Drewett
Tracy Neal
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Local Authority - Dorset Council
What3words - ///spinning.windmill.author
Agents Notes - The buyer will be responsible for fencing the boundary from points A-B as marked on the sale plan. The fencing will be stockproof and erected within 2 months of completion.
The area dashed green highlights a historic accidental encroachment. A release of rights waiver has been signed.
Please see the legal pack for more details.
Restrictive Covenant - The property is subject to a restrictive covenant requiring the owner to keep good and sufficient boundaries.
Please see the legal pack for more details.
Brochures
Court Ash Plantation - Particulars.pdfNether Compton, Sherborne
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Sherborne Station2.2 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Station2.3 miles
- Thornford Station2.6 miles
Notes
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