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Milton Abbas

Land size
1.94 acres

Key Features

  • Woodland Extending To 1.94 Acres (0.79 Ha)
  • Located Behind The Picturesque 'The Street' Of Milton Abbas
  • Combination Of Broadleaf Trees
  • Storage Units Within The Grounds
  • Enclosed Woodland With Established Pathways
  • Registered Agricultural Land

Description

An inviting woodland of just under 2 acres, situated behind the idyllic thatch lined The Street' of Milton Abbas.

Description

Exchange Cottage Wood offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire an attractive parcel of established deciduous woodland, extending to a delightful mix of mature broadleaf trees including Ash, Beech, Silver Birch and Sweet Chestnut.

Beautifully managed, the woodland provides a peaceful natural setting with a rich carpet of seasonal Bluebells and Ramsons, both recognised as ancient woodland indicator species, highlighting the woodland's long-established heritage. A haven for wildlife, the woodland is home to a variety of native birds and animals.

The woodland is enclosed by fencing and enjoys boundaries with neighbouring residential property and surrounding agricultural land, offering an accessible yet secluded environment suitable for conservation, recreation or private enjoyment.

A useful timber storage shed with a concrete floor and further wood store are included within the sale, providing practical space for equipment and woodland management.

Location

The historic village of Milton Abbas lies within a designated conservation area and is well known for its distinctive thatched cottages on either side of 'The street' designed in the late 18th century by Capability Brown. In the village there is a fine parish church and the popular Hambro Arms public house. The village is surrounded by some of Dorset's finest countryside, with the larger market towns of Blandford Forum, Dorchester, Wimborne and Shaftesbury all within a 30-minute radius by car.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

We understand no services to be connected.

Viewings

Unaccompanied visit but confirmation must be given of planned date and time of inspection.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-08-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 28 Woodland listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£10,309 / acre
Woodland Average (1+ acres) £7,216 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 Good GoodThree Limited LimitedVodafone 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

  • Dunbury Church of England Academy2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    131
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Milborne St Andrew First School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    43
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cheselbourne Village School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Community school
  • Bere Regis Primary and Preschool5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    119
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hazelbury Bryan Primary School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Blandford School5.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,103
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown5.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sturminster Newton High School8.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    605
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dorset Studio School8.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Studio schools
  • St Osmund's Church of England Middle School10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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

Morrisons Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum5.5 miles
Spar Puddletown, Puddletown5.6 miles
Iceland Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum5.6 miles

GP surgery

Milton Abbas Surgery466 metres

Pharmacy

Boots5.6 miles

Hospital

Blandford Community Hospital5.8 miles

Green space

Play Space488 metres

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

Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station8.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Post Office123 metres

Typical drive times

Wareham25 min · 15 miles
Dorchester16 min · 11 miles
Blandford Forum15 min · 8.2 miles
Salisbury (city)49 min · 31 miles
Sturminster Newton25 min · 11 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.

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