Description
A carpentry and woodworking workshop in a plot of 0.22 acres, situated in the hamlet of Higher Bockhampton. For sale by Public Auction and livestream at 2:00pm on Thursday 18th September 2025 at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, DT9 3AA
The Property - The workshop at Higher Bockhampton offers an exciting opportunity to purchase a woodworking and carpentry workshop in the sought-after hamlet of Higher Bockhampton. The vendors have been using the workshop as the main premises for their carpentry business for a number of years. The workshop sits in a plot of 0.22 acres. A second derelict timber building sits to the northeast of the workshop. The plot is fenced to the northern and eastern boundaries. The property offers an opportunity for conversion or change of use, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Situation - The property is situated in Higher Bockhampton, famous as the birthplace of Thomas Hardy. Set back from Cuckoo Lane, the property enjoys a quiet rural location, while being just 0.6 miles from the A35 trunk road. Dorchester is 3.5 miles, and the coast is 6.5 miles.
Access & Rights Of Way - Access to the property is taken over a shared private trackway leading to the Public Highway. The maintenance responsibility is shared equally between users. There is a bridleway along the access track.
Services - The workshop is served by a private sub-metered water supply from a neighbouring property and mains electricity.
Designations - The property is situated 265 meters from Bhompston Heath. The proximity to the heathland may restrict opportunities for residential development. Please contact the selling agents for further information.
Agents Note - It is understood that some neighbouring properties have private drainage systems on the land. Please refer to the legal pack for further information.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors - Mogers Drewett
Spring House, E Mill Ln
Sherborne DT9 3DP
tracy.neal@mogersdrewett.com
Local Authority - Dorset Council
01305 221000
What3words - ///banks.quicksand.mopped
Please go down the track towards Hardy's Cottage
Viewing - Viewing by appointment only. Full details available from Burraton House - 01305 236237 handrews@symondsandsampson.co.uk
