Description
A substantial block of attractive mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland in a secluded and private setting, extending to a total of 376.85 acres (152.51 hectares) and for sale as a whole.
Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 5 June 2025 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 - . A substantial block of attractive mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland in a secluded and private setting.
. The woodland extends to a total of 376.85 acres (152.51 hectares) for sale as a whole.
. There is a diverse variety of flora and fauna with tree species including but not limited to: beech, ash, oak, hazel, pine, sweet chestnut, willow and Douglas fir
. The woodland benefits from excellent access and charming undulating topography.
Situation - . Conveniently situated 0.5 miles to the northeast of the quintessential Dorset village of Milton Abbas.
. 7.5 miles southwest of Blandford Forum & 12 miles north of Dorchester.
. There is a right of access to the wood via a tarmac lane and hardcore track to the southwest.
. There are a number of bridleways which pass through the woodland, please refer to the sale plan.
Services - We have been informed that the woodland benefits from a mains water supply, there is no electricity connected but there is a mains supply nearby.
Tenure - . The woodland is subject to a 999 year lease with the Forestry Commission with rights to fell and harvest timber. The agreement commenced in 1949 and will expire in 2948, for further details
please ask the agent.
. The sporting & mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale.
Local Authority - Dorset Council
01305 221000
www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk
Agents Notes - . Milton Park Wood is situated within the Dorset National Landscape (formerly AONB) and also in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
. The Keepers Cottage located in the centre of the woodland benefits from a right of access over the property for sale.
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. Woodland Entrance: ///adjust.torso.measure
Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey LLP - Kelsie Wrixon
Bunbury house, Blandford Forum DT11 9LQ
01258 488224 / Kelsie.Wrixon@blanchardsbailey.co.uk
Viewing - Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand after informing the agents. Contact Will Cairns on 01258 472244.
