Bourton, Gillingham

A well-positioned 1.54 acre parcel of level land on the edge of a popular village, with countryside views and excellent connectivity.

Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 2.00pm at the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

The Property - Formerly part of the historic Breech Brick, Pipe & Tile Works in the mid to late 19th century, and held within the same family ownership for around 400 years, the land extends to approximately 1.54 acres (0.62 hectares) and comprises two adjoining parcels of level land, well enclosed by established hedgerows and mature trees, creating a private yet accessible setting.

The principal (eastern) parcel, historically used for clay extraction, is lower-lying and has been recently cleared to create a generous area of open ground. This area is interspersed with established trees—including willow, ash, oak, and hawthorn—providing both character and natural screening along the boundaries. The smaller western parcel forms an L-shaped section of level land, also cleared, and offers a versatile open space. Both parcels are considered suitable for a range of uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Situation - The land occupies an attractive edge-of-settlement position, enjoying views across the surrounding countryside in the southern part of the popular village of Bourton. The village offers a range of local amenities, including a petrol station, primary school, and notably the White Lion public house.

Communication links are excellent, with the A303 trunk road located a short distance to the south, providing convenient access east and west. Nearby towns are Gillingham (4 miles), Wincanton (5 miles), Shaftesbury (10 miles), and Sherborne (14 miles).

Access - The land is accessed from the northwest via the unclassified highway Breach Close (maintainable at public expense by Dorset Council), and then via an unrestricted right of access which passes through Millers Close. There are seperate access points into each parcel and both are suitable for vehicles. Please refer to the route hatched blue on the sale plan.

Services - There are currently no services installed or connected to the property. However, the land benefits from rights to connect to any service installations present in the adjoining land to the northwest. This right is exercisable until December 2083. Further details are available from the agent upon request.

Agents Notes - - The land is not subject to any overage provisions.
- There are no restrictive covenants preventing alternate uses.
- A public footpath passes along the northeastern boundary, please refer to the sale plan.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Local Authority - Dorset Council -


Solicitors - Farnfields LLP
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Email: alaina.

Viewing - Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand, after first informing the agent. Please contact Will Cairns on .

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