ShareSave
Offers in Excess of£350,000

Barn at Slyers Lane, Dorchester

Land size
1.38 acres

Key Features

  • Site Consent ref: WD/D/20/001794
  • Site extends approx. 1.38 acres
  • UK Grid Reference: Easting: 371373 Northing: 93643
  • What 3 Words: gifted.saved.asserts

Description

Exciting Opportunity for Single Plot in Dorset With Planning Consent for Large 4 Bedroom Detached Dwelling Set in approx. 1.38 Acres

Site Description & Location - The single plot is accessed via the B3143 and is located approx. 3.2 miles to the north of the county town of Dorchester.

The site is triangular in shape, comprises two barns and extends to approx. 1.38 acres.

The charming village of Piddlehinton is approx. 2.7 miles away, with its picturesque thatched cottages, parish church and the Thimble Inn.

Further amenities including schools and shopping facilities can be found at Puddletown and Piddletrenthide, both approx. 4.5 miles away.

Dorchester boasts an excellent range of shops, schools, restaurants, as well as direct rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

The region is steeped in history from the expansive Iron Age hillfort at Maiden Castle (approx. 4.8 miles), to the cottage of the famous novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy (approx. 3.6 miles).

The locality is also ideal for walking and riding amidst the beautiful countryside. Moreover, leisure facilities such as waters sports and sailing can be found across the coast. While Golf can also be enjoyed at Came Down, Dorchester.

Planning - The site was consented under ref: WD/D/20/001794. For a single detached dwelling. We understand a material start has commenced on the site.

We understand as part of their intention to make the building carbon neutral or negative the construction method proposed by the Vendor incorporates Ecologic SIPs panels and wood cladding.

We further understand that the converted barn is circa 2,838 sqft. Excluding the double garage/car port 400sq ft. The Vendors also have Building Regulations drawings for a 449 Sq.ft mezzanine floor, which subject to all the necessary consents, could enhance the property.

The ancillary pole barn within the site’s curtilage has the potential to be converted into ancillary accommodation subject to all the necessary consents.

Sales & Viewing Information - Services

We understand that water is on site with electricity connection in the vicinity. However, all intending purchasers are strongly advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant statutory undertakers to ensure availability and adequacy of any services.

We further understand that the Vendor intended to run the property off-grid using solar panels, battery, a Heat Recovery Air Conditioning Ventilation System.

Tenure

The site is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession on Completion.

VAT

TBC

CIL/S106

TBC

Method of Sale

Offers are invited by way of private treaty. All bids must be submitted in writing to RPC’s Tonbridge Office.

In submitting a proposal please include the following
•Offer price
•Details of any assumptions and conditions, including any abnormal costs.
•Due diligence already undertaken, including confirmation of reviewing the website information
•Due diligence required prior to exchange of contracts along with associated timeframe.
•Confirmation of exchange and completion timescales.
•Confirmation of purchasing entity, including full contact details.
•Board approval status or required process., confirmation of funds, (including Bank./Loan confirmation if required.)
•Full solicitor’s details
•Previous track record of similar purchases.

The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest nor any bid made for the site.

As a regulated industry under anti-money laundering regulations RPC Land & New Homes will need to verify the identity of the purchasers and this will be completed before Heads of Terms are issued.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with RPC Land & New Homes.

Fees

We have agreed with the Vendor that the Purchaser will be responsible for RPC Land & New Homes fees at 2% of the purchase price plus V.A.T at the prevailing rate, this should be taken into consideration when making offers.

Misrepresentation Clause - RPC Land & New Homes for themselves and for the vendors of this property for whom they act, give notice that:
These particulars are prepared only for the guidance of prospective purchasers. They are intended to give a fair overall description of the property but do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract. RPC Land & New Homes undertake to comply with the terms of the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 but prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the contents of these particulars, and RPC Land & New Homes will not be liable in negligence for any loss arising from the use of these particulars.

Any information contained herein (whether in the text, plans or photographs) is given in good faith but RPC Land & New Homes cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation or any other details contained therein, nor should any information contained herein be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Prospective purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all information contained in these particulars.

Prices and rents quoted in these particulars may be subject to VAT in addition.

Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, and reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for their requirements.

The photographs appearing in this brochure show only certain parts and aspects of the property. Certain aspects of the property may have changed since the photographs were taken and it should not be assumed that the property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. It should not be assumed that everything shown in the photographs is included in the sale of the property. Furthermore no assumptions should be made in respect of parts of the property which are not shown in the photographs.

Any reference in these particulars to the fact that alterations have been carried out or that a particular use is made of any part of the property is not intended to be a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained and these matters must be verified by any intending purchaser.

No employee of RPC Land & New Homes has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Ask Agent
Council Tax Band
Ask Agent
Date Posted
2026-06-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 44 Building Plots listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£253,623 / acre
Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £122,561 / acre
View full market data

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Ask Agent
Water
Ask Agent
Heating
Ask Agent
Broadband
Ask Agent
Sewerage
Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Listed Property
Ask Agent
Restrictions
Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
Ask Agent
Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Ask Agent

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 · available to 82% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Manor Park Church of England First School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    396
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Puddletown Church of England First School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    134
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Damers First School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    475
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Dorset Studio School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Studio schools
  • St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Osmund's Church of England Middle School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dorchester Middle School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    527
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Thomas Hardye School3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    2,014
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Lidl Dorchester, Dorchester2.2 miles
Spar - Dorchester, Dorchester2.2 miles
Cook Dorchester, Dorchester2.2 miles

GP surgery

Fordington Surgery2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Automeds Pharmacy Ltd1.9 miles

Hospital

Dorset County Hospital2.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Dorchester South Rail Station2.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Higher Kingston Farm0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Weymouth17 min · 12 miles
Chickerell19 min · 12 miles
Dorchester4 min · 2.5 miles
Blandford Forum22 min · 15 miles
Salisbury (city)56 min · 39 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

Contact RPC Land and New Homes, Kent

158 High Street Tonbridge TN9 1BB

View agent profile

About you

Please note that LandSale will send the above details to RPC Land and New Homes, Kent only. By submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to our terms of use, our privacy policy.

Similar properties for sale