Description
A useful block of productive arable land within a single enclosure extending to approximately 8.08 acres near Broadwindsor. FREEHOLD.
Situation - The land is positioned in an accessible rural location, on the north-eastern side of the village of Broadwindsor in West Dorset. Broadwindsor offers a range of local amenities including a well-regarded pub and restaurant. Further retail and recreational amenities are available in nearby Beaminster. The nearby B3163 provides good access to Beaminster. The larger towns of Crewkerne and Bridport are located within 6.2 and 7.6 miles respectively.
Description - The land extends to about 8.08 acres of productive arable land within a single enclosure. The land is enclosed by mature hedgerows and is of good scale suitable for modern farming practices. The land is currently down to temporary grass but has previously been cropped with wheat and maize.
The land is classified as Grade 3 according to the Natural England Regional Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The soils may be described as slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils.
There are small patches of Himalayan Balsam along the boundary adjoining the stream.
Method Of Sale - The land is offered for sale by informal tender. The closing date for tenders is midday on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
The informal tender form is available from Stags. Tenders to be submitted in writing to Stags Farm Agency, 21 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR or emailed to; farms@stags.co.uk and marked for the attention of Patrick Ellicott.
Should an offer be accepted, Stags will require evidence of funding from the successful bidder. In addition, under Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on purchasers to verify their identity. This will be done by means of an on-line check undertaken by Stags. Please refer to the informal tender form.
The vendor is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer received.
Access - The property benefits from direct highway frontage to Common Water Lane. We understand this is an unclassified road and is maintainable at public expense.
Services - There are no mains services connected.
Tenure & Possession - The land is owned freehold and registered with the Land Registry. The property is subject to a cropping licence expiring 1st October 2025, vacant possession thereafter. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Designations And Land Management - The land is located within the Dorset National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The land is not entered into any environmental schemes.
Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are owned are included with the freehold.
Wayleaves & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it. There is a services easement for a mains water connection. There are no public rights of way across the land.
Plans & Boundary Fences - A plan which is not to scale, is included with these sale particulars for identification purposes only.
Viewing - By appointment only. Please contact Stags Bridport on 01308 428000 or email farms@stags.co.uk
Directions - From Broadwindsor village centre, continue on High Street for approximately 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Common Water Lane and follow the road for approximately 0.6 miles. The gateway to the land is located to the left handside.
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