Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial block of productive arable/pastureland in the Axe Valley, with some small areas of mixed woodland. 115.30 acres (46.78 ha) to be sold in five lots by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 30th April 2026, 2pm at The Guildhall West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX.
The Land - Lot D - Lot D - 3.27 acres of pasture/woodland adjacent to James Lear, known as 'The Arboretum'
Gently sloping permanent pasture paddock with areas of woodland, some recently planted by the late owner. Bounded by mature hedges. This lot owns the concrete driveway (with third party rights of way over it).
Services - Lot D - No services connected.
Tenure - Lot D - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion
Rights Of Way - Public footpaths cross Lot A and Lot D.
Designations - The land is located in the Dorset National Landscape. It is not situated in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
Basic Payment Scheme - The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and can be transferred to the new owner, with the purchasers being responsible for the agents fees involved being £200 plus VAT.
Material Information - Lot C & Lot D have some historic rubbish and allotment contents. These items will not be removed by the vendors.
Local Authority - Dorset Council Dorset Council DT1 1XJ Tel: 01305 221000
Solicitors - Ashfords LLP, Exeter EX14 1EJ
Tel: 01392 333696 Ref: Frances Griffiths
Email: fr.griffiths@ashfords.co.uk
Method Of Sale - For sale by Public Auction and via livestream on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 2pm at the Guildhall, Axminster, EX13 5NX. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
