
Bay Road, Gillingham
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
251,777 sq ft
23,391 sq m
Key features
- For Sale by Auction 23rd July 2026
- 5.78 acres (2.34 ha)
- Two parcels of productive permanent pasture
- Rural yet accessible position
- Buildings extending in total to approximately 2,100 sqft
- No overage provisions
- Mains services connected
Description
Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 2.00pm at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
Situation - Situated approximately 1.5 miles north-east of Gillingham, Foxhaven occupies an attractive rural location with convenient access to local amenities. Access is gained directly from the highway to the north via a hardcore-surfaced track. The property benefits from pleasant views across part of the Blackmore Vale towards Shaftesbury and Duncliffe Wood.
Communication links are excellent, with the A303 trunk road located approximately 5 miles to the north, providing convenient access east and west. Other nearby towns are Shaftesbury (8 miles), Wincanton (9 miles), and Sherborne (16 miles).
The Land - The land is southeast facing and comprises two level to gently sloping parcels of permanent pasture, extending down to the River Lodden which forms the southeastern boundary. The boundaries are comprised of established hedgerows and in part, stock-proof fencing. The land extends to approximately 5.78 acres (2.34 hectares) in total.
The Buildings - The buildings comprise a general-purpose barn and an adjoining stable block containing three stables. They are of rendered block construction beneath mono-pitched roofs with concrete floors. The barn measures approximately 30ft x 50ft and benefits from full-height double doors. The buildings extend to approximately 2,100 sqft in total and have most recently been used for general agricultural storage. There is potential to refurbish, alter or replace the existing buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Services - Foxhaven is connected to both mains water and mains electricity.
Agents Notes - - The property is not subject to any overage provisions.
- There are no restrictive covenants preventing alternate uses.
- There are no public rights of way passing through the property.
- A portion of the land to the southeast is situated within Flood Zone 3.
- There is an exclusive development of 5 substantial detached dwellings currently being built on adjoining land to the north.
- Any effects present after 22nd July 2026 are included in the sale.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion
Local Authority - Dorset Council -
Solicitors - Farnfields LLP
Tel:
Email: Mel.
Viewing - Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s sole agents, Symonds & Sampson. Contact Will Cairns on .
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Brochures
Sales Particulars - Foxhaven.pdfBay Road, Gillingham
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Gillingham (Dorset) Station1.4 miles
About Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR




Notes
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