0 Bed Land For Sale

A useful sized block of productive pastureland extending to 42.30 acres (17.12 ha) with an agricultural building located just off the A35. The land is extremely attractive, boasting stunning views across Dorset’s undulating countryside.

The Property - A useful sized block of productive pastureland extending to 42.30 acres (17.12 ha). The land is extremely attractive, boasting stunning views across Dorset’s undulating countryside.

The lower parcels are level to gently sloping, currently utilised for producing fodder and grazing. The southern parcel is sloping chalk downland, utilised for grazing. The agricultural building measuring 80’ x 60’ is of steel portal frame construction, providing the opportunity for machinery and fodder storage or housing of livestock. The property benefits from good road access and is generally stockproof.

Situation - The property enjoys a rural position and benefits from far reaching views over the surrounding countryside to the north.

The property is located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Askerswell in the heart of Dorset’s National Landscape, (formerly AONB) and only 6 miles from Chesil Beach on Dorset’s Heritage Coast.

4 miles to the west lies the town of Bridport and the County Town of Dorchester, some 11 miles east. Both provide an extensive range of amenities.

Directions - From Dorchester, take the A35 West, at Monkeys Jump roundabout take the 2nd exit to stay on the A35, continue on the A35 to Bridport. After approximately 9.5 miles, take the turning for Portway on the right, after 500m the gate to enter the land by the building will be on the right.

Access - Direct Road access from Portway to the north.

Services - A metered mains water supply is connected to the property. Mains water is pumped from the pumphouse to tanks near the top of the hill to the south, then gravity fed back to the troughs on the land included in the sale. The pumphouse is included in the sale but the vendors retain a right to a connection from their retained land.

Agricultural Schemes - The southern parcel is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement until the end of 2026, with options GS2 and BE3 allocated on the parcel. The Vendor will retain the 2025 payment, then the agreement will be transferred to the purchaser on completion.

The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included in the sale. Delinked payments will be retained by the current owners.

Designations - The land is located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone and Dorset’s National Landscape (formally AONB).

Rights Of Way - There is one public footpath over the land.
The southern parcel is designated as CROW Act 2000 land.

Tenure & Possession - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority - Dorset Council - Tel.


Method Of Sale - For sale by private treaty.

Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey, Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ
Sarah Dunlop - sarah. /

Legal And Information Pack - Please telephone the office below to check availability.

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