Description
1.11 acres of ecologically diverse woodland and river bank, varying in topography, in an accessible location on the edge of the town. For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 2:00pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AB.
The Land - Extending to approximately 1.11 acres (0.44 hectares), the land comprises a sloping bank of deciduous woodland and 225m of level river bank adjoining the chalk stream River Frome.
Vehicular access is currently viable with a 4x4, down to the level ground via the Grove Trading Estate. The land offers potential for a range of leisure, amenity, or conservation uses.
Situation - The land is situated on the banks of the River Frome, just north of Grove Trading Estate and the county town of Dorchester. The town centre lies less than a mile away, with a wide range of amenities available in the immediate vicinity. The town centre is less than a mile away and there is an excellent selectin of amenities in the immediate area.
Access & Directions - From Millers Close, take the turning next to Mole Country Stores. Proceed past the car park and turn immediately right. The land can be found at the end of the lane.
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Fishing Rights - The land does not benefit from Fishing Rights
Services - Mains services are available nearby. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries should they wish to connect.
Local Authority - Dorset Council
Agents Notes - Part of the land falls within Flood Risk Zone 3. The land benefits from an unrestricted right of access from the south. Please refer to the blue hatched area on the sale plan. The land is being sold subject to an unrestricted right of access benefitting the land adjoining to the east. Please refer to the brown hatched area on the sale plan.
Solicitors - HK Law
Dorchester DT1 1UR
01305 251007