Melbury Bubb, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2

Opportunity to acquire land extending in total to 13.97 acres (5.65ha). The land is divided into two principal enclosures, split by the stream, comprising level lying to gently sloping permanent pasture extending to 12.97 acres (5.21ha) with the stream and pocket of woodland extending to 0.99 acres (0.40ha), classified as a combination of Grade III and Grade V on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The land is currently enclosed by stockproof post and wire fencing, with mature hedgerows with hedgerow trees enhancing sections of the boundary.

Lot 2 benefits from independent, gated access from the lane to the western boundary leading to the single track. The track leads to the gated access of both parcels being the cattle handling area for the parcel to the north, and crosses over the stream to the parcel to the east.

LOCATION
Melbury Bubb is a charming and unspoilt Dorset village, set amidst some of the county’s most attractive rolling countryside. The village lies within a tranquil rural setting, characterised by productive farmland, classic chalk downland scenery, offering a quintessential West Dorset landscape. The region combines a strong agricultural heritage with an enviable rural lifestyle, making Melbury Bubb a highly desirable location for both farming and rural living.

Despite its peaceful and private position, Melbury Bubb is highly accessible to nearby villages and market towns. The popular village of Evershot lies close by, providing a strong local community with amenities including a shop, Acorn public house, Summer Lodge Hotel and a primary school. Further facilities are available at Dorchester, the county town, and the Abbey town of Sherborne which offers a comprehensive range of services, educational facilities, retail and leisure amenities.

The area is particularly well regarded for farming and equestrian use, with good access to surrounding agricultural land, bridleways and rural lanes. Transport connections are convenient, with road links to the A37 and A35 providing onward access across Dorset, Somerset and the Southwest. Mainline rail services are available from Dorchester and Yeovil, with services to London Waterloo.

DESIGNATIONS
Higher Woolcombe Farm is located within the West Dorset National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
The land is served by a combination of mains water and springfed water troughs.

AGRI-ENVIORNMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is not currently entered into any agri-environmental schemes.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEMES
The Basic Payment Scheme is now delinked from the land, and the holding is sold without any BPS entitlement or any delinked payments.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dorset Council:

AGENTS NOTE
In the event that the holding is agreed for sale in lots, the sale of Lot 2 shall not be completed until Lot 1 has been sold subject to contract. There are further adjoining land and buildings available by separate negotiation, subject to the agreement and completion of a Farm Business Tenancy.

LOTTING
The holding will be offered as a whole, or in up to two lots as detailed within these sale particulars. The right is reserved however, to alter or amend the proposed lotting and prospective purchasers shall make no objection to any such changes.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is of freehold tenure with vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights are in hand and will be included in the sale of the freehold.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole, or two lots by Private Treaty.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES, ETC.
There is a single footpath traversing the land. Other than this the property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.