Land at Burton Hill Plantation, Longburton, Sherborne
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
23,958 sq ft
2,226 sq m
Key features
- 0.55 acres (0.22 hectares)
- Ecologically diverse with a range of woodland flora
- Good access off adjoining highway
- Young and mature broadleaf trees
- Agricultural, conservation and recreational potential
- Spring fed pond
Description
Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 20 November 2026 at 2.00pm at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
Situation - The land occupies a secluded yet accessible position between the villages of Longburton and Holnest. The A352 adjoins the land and facilitates easy access to Sherborne (5 miles north) and Dorchester (14 miles south).
The Property - The land was previously broadleaf deciduous woodland but was clear felled approximately 13 years ago resulting in 0.55 acres of land comprising a range of woodland flora species, varieties of grass and aquatic species sourrounding the natural spring. Topography is level throughout and boundaries are defined via perimeter posts adjoining the neighbouring woodland. The property benefits from direct access off the adjoining highway to the east.
Services - None other than a natural spring.
Agents Notes - - There is a blanket Tree Preservation order over the entirety of Burton Hill Plantation.
- A tree works application was approved in May 2026 to carry out works to four trees on the property, please ask the agent for further details.
- A retrospective planning application was submitted in 2021 for the importation of 1,000 tonnes of subsoil. The application was subsequently withdrawn, and no enforcement action has been issued or taken since. Please request further details from the agent.
Local Authority - Dorset Council -
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Solicitors - Farnfields LLP
Tel:
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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Brochures
Land at Burton Hill - auction sales particulars.pdLand at Burton Hill Plantation, Longburton, Sherborne
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Sherborne Station3.1 miles
- Yetminster Station3.4 miles
- Thornford Station3.8 miles
About Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
Notes
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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton on 01258 442271.
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