Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury - About 7.1 Acres
- Land size
- 7.1 acres
Key Features
- Block of Pasture
- Mainly Level Free Draining Loamy Land
- Stunning Views over to Win Green
- Close to Shaftesbury Town
- Ideal Smallholding
- Bridleway & Footpath Network close by
- Elevated Position
- All in About 7.1 Acres
Description
*BEST OFFERS FRIDAY 12th JUNE BY 12 NOON*
SITUATION
Shaftesbury 3 miles, Gillingham 8 miles, Tisbury 11 miles, Blandford
Forum 11 miles, Salisbury 22 miles
Mainline Train Services: Tisbury to London Waterloo in 125 mins,
Gillingham to Waterloo 160 mins
Situated in a beautiful rural position on the outskirts of Melbury Abbas within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Local facilities include a cafe, winery, village hall, community sports field and church. More comprehensive shopping can be found at Shaftesbury which also provides a gym, theatre and leisure facilities at the Royal Chase Hotel.
Local, Sporting & Recreational
Perfectly positioned to enjoy the best the Cranborne Chase has to offer with excellent gastronomy in the area and some of the best walks in the SW. There are good shopping facilities in Shaftesbury to the North, Blandford to the South and Salisbury to the East which offers fantastic restaurants. Nearest Waitrose is Gillingham just over 7 miles away. Racing is at Bath, Wincanton & Salisbury. There is a leisure
centre in Shaftesbury with a pool at the Royal Chase Hotel, as well
as a gym and theatre. Golf is at Rushmore Golf Club
set in the beautiful countryside of the Cranborne Chase. Melbury
Vale Winery is located nearby with tastings and wine tours.
LAND AT MELBURY ABBAS
Stunning Rare Block of Pasture Situated in an Peaceful position with Stunning Views over to Win Green and close to Shaftesbury Town. Wonderful Bridleway and Footpath networks can be accessed nearby. Ideal Smallholding. All in About 7.1 Acres
DIRECTIONS
Postcode: SP7 0DX
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VIEWINGS
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1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to
the property.
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property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as
statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans
are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed
that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and
Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy
themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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EPC: NA
Council Tax Band: NA
Services: No services connected
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments
are excluded from the sale.
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on
completion.
Particulars Prepared by Caitlin Henderson May 2026
PROPERTY CODE
FL, EQ, SH
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-06
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 185 Farmland & Pasture listings in South West England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ludwell Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 333
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Motcombe CofE Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 146
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Shaftesbury School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 782
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gillingham School6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sturminster Newton High School6.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 605
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Blandford School8.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Cranborne Middle School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 265
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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