Bradford Lane, Longburton, Sherborne
- Land size
- 1.48 acres
Key Features
- 1.48 acres (0.60 hectares)
- A diverse variety of flora and fauna
- A Site of Nature Conservation Interest
- Good lane frontage facilitating easy access
- Accessible position 1 mile from the A352 and Longburton
- Within a 10-minute drive of Sherborne
Description
A gently sloping and accessible 1.48 acre parcel of woodland with established hazel coppice and excellent amenity potential
Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 2.00pm at The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
Situation - The coppice lies approximately 4 miles to the south of the historic market town of Sherborne and 1 mile to the south of the A352. The woodland is accessed from the A352 via the highway known as Dyke Head which adjoins the western boundary. Access is primarily gained via the unclassified road known as Bradford Lane to the south. Vehicle access is not established at present, but is physically possible. The coppice benefits from being surrounded by agricultural land and views of the wider undulating landscape.
The Property - The coppice is dominated by ash and oak. The understorey is dense hazel coppice, which has historically been cut by the current vendor for thatching spars. Ground flora is rich and varied, including dog’s mercury and contains areas of particular ecological interest, supporting species such as early dog-violet, moschatel, wood anemone, bluebell, spurge-laurel and common twayblade. The coppice extends to approximately 1.48 acres (0.60 hectares), lying to the north of Bradford Lane. The land is generally level, with a gentle southwestern slope creating an accessible and manageable area well-suited to a variety of recreational or conservation uses.
Services - No mains services present or connected.
During wetter months, a stream trickles on an east to west trajectory within the southern part of the coppice.
Agents Notes - - The entirety of Dyke Head Coppice is designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, reflecting its ecological significance. A comprehensive survey undertaken in 2011 recorded a total of 69 species of flora and fauna within the woodland. A full schedule of the species identified at the time of the survey is available from the selling agent upon request.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority - Dorset Council -
Solicitors - Battens Solicitors
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Viewing - Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand, after first informing the agent. Please contact Will Cairns on . We recommend interested parties park on the verge off Bradford Lane.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 27 Woodland listings in South West England (1+ acres).
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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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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 Gbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Thornford CofE Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School2.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 336
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School3.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sherborne Primary School3.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 304
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Gryphon School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Buckler's Mead School6.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 812
- Type
- Academy converter
- Westfield Academy6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Type
- Academy converter
- Preston School Academy7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sturminster Newton High School9.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 605
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
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- 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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Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
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