Frampton

17.55 acres (7.10 hectares) of attractive and secluded pasture and woodland on the edge of Frampton Park with stream frontage to the north. For sale by public auction as a whole, in one lot.

The Land - The land extends to a total of 17.55 acres (7.10 hectares), comprising 15.08 acres (6.10 hectares) of pastureland split into two parcels and 2.47 acres (1.00 hectare) of attractive, mixed species shelterbelt woodland.

The pastureland is level to sloping, stock fenced to all sides and suitable for either grazing or cutting and features stream frontage to the north. All of the land is Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification maps.

The woodland features a mix of species and benefits from being deer fenced. The woodland acts as a useful and attractive shelter belt providing relief to the rest of the land from prevailing south westerly winds.

Situation - The land is set in a peaceful rural location, situated just over 4 miles northwest of the County Town of Dorchester which provides an excellent range of amenities and facilities. More locally, the village of Maiden Newton, just less than 3 miles to the northwest features a petrol station with spa shop, railway station and GP Surgery.

The A37 is approximately 1 mile to the northeast of the land and provides good communication links to Dorchester and Yeovil. The A35 is approximately 1 mile to the south, providing a good communication link between Dorchester and Bridport.

Directions - From Dorchester, take the A37 towards Yeovil, travelling west through the village of Grimstone, then turning left towards Frampton. After approximately 350m, turn left through the entrance to Frampton Park featuring stone pillars, continue over the bridge, along the concrete track, bearing right at the crest of hill. Take the next left signposted “Metlands” and “Steppes Farm”. Continue past Littlewood Farm on your left-hand side and Metlands on your right after approximately 450m. Continue past the cattle grid into Steppes Farm on your right whilst bearing left and continue uphill to the entrance located approximately at What3Words location ///sapping.explain.boom.

Access - Access is over third-party owned land from the A356 as described above. The access is for all times and all purposes with the exception of any access in connection with the establishment, use or operation of any commercial leisure or tourism use. Please see the legal pack for more details to include maintenance responsibilities.

Tenure & Possession - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services - Private water supply restricted to 1,850m³ per year, imposed by a previous transfer of the land containing the source of the water. A submeter will be installed by the vendor at location shown X on the plan before completion. See the legal pack for more details.

Public Rights Of Way - A public bridleway crosses the land, following the southeastern boundary.

Environmental Schemes - The pastureland is currently entered into a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement, however, its cancellation has been requested. The purchaser will not be obligated to continue the scheme or be liable for any penalties or repayments. See the legal pack for more details.

The woodland is subject to an obligation period following it planting, funded by a farm Woodland Premium Scheme Agreement. See the legal pack for more details.

None of the land is subject to any Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements.

Rights, Easements & Boundaries - The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in the particulars of sale and legal pack.

Designations - All of the land lies within the Dorset National Landscape (previously Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Local Authority - Dorset Council, telephone number:


Agent's Notes - A grave is present on the land, contained within a small stock fenced enclosure at location marked Y on the plan. The grave will be present in perpetuity. See the legal pack for more details.

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Solicitors - Burges Salmon Solicitors
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