Village Road To Trapdoor And Henbury Farm - Access Road, East Orchard
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 11
- Bathrooms
- 6
Key Features
- Guide Price £600,000 - £675,000
- Approval granted for three residential units
- Approx. 2 acres in total, adjoining open countryside
- Edge-of-hamlet location in the sought-after East Orchard area
- Rural yet accessible location close to Shaftesbury & Gillingham
- Ideal opportunity for developer or private builder
- Large Barn included within sale for future scope
Description
Guide Price £500,000 - Stunning Development Opportunity
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-positioned rural development site on the edge of the hamlet of East Orchard, set within approximately two acres of land and surrounded by open Dorset countryside.
Buildings at Trapdoor Farm, Village Road to Trapdoor and Henbury Farm, East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0LG - Planning application: P/FUL/2025/05069
The site currently comprises a collection of former agricultural buildings and yard areas, with a planning consent approved by Dorset Council (Ref: P/FUL/2025/05069) for consent for the demolition of the existing buildings and the erection of three new dwellings, together with associated landscaping, groundworks, access and parking.
The site previously benefited from an approved Class Q Prior Approval (Ref: P/PAAC/2024/03521) for the conversion of the agricultural buildings into three residential dwellings, establishing the principle of residential development on the site.
The current full planning consent offers an enhanced approach, with the approved new-build dwellings designed to better suit modern living requirements, while respecting the rural character of the surrounding area.
A large barn is included (surplice to the current consent) within this offering, and in the agents opinion, subject to relevant future consent approval this may allow for another residential dwelling.
Location
East Orchard is a small, attractive rural hamlet lying approximately four miles south of Shaftesbury and within easy reach of Gillingham, which provides a mainline railway station with direct services to London Waterloo. The area is well known for its rolling countryside, walking routes and access to the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Despite its rural setting, the site enjoys good connectivity to local towns, amenities and road networks, making it highly appealing for future residential buyers seeking countryside living without isolation.
Please Note: The CGI Image is for marketing purposes only, generated by ChatGPT, it represents a general feel for the area and a new build project. This is not an accurate layout or specification of the approved scheme and should not be relied upon for any other purposes.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 173 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
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- 4K streaming on every screen
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- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stower Provost Community School3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Community school
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 125
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull3.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Sturminster Newton High School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 605
- Type
- Academy converter
- Shaftesbury School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 782
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gillingham School5.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- The Blandford School7.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- King Arthur's School11 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 450
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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