Wood Lane, Stalbridge
- Land size
- 2.07 acres
Key Features
- Development opportunity.
- 6 barn conversions, 2 new builds
- Elevated position with wonderful views
- Close to the town centre
- Cottage and field available by separate negotiation
Description
A development site in an elevated position with wonderful views on the edge of the town with planning permission for the conversion of 6 barns and 2 new builds.
Situation - Barrow Hill Farm is located on the western edge of the town and is accessed from Wood Lane. The development site measures approximately 2.07 acres (0.84) and occupies an elevated position with fine views over the Blackmore Vale out to Bulbarrow, Hambledon Hill, Melbury Beacon, Duncliffe, Compton Abbas and Shaftesbury. The site is accessed over a shared drive, owned by the site but with vehicular right of way at all times and all purposes for Barrow Hill Farm Bungalow (not being sold). The site will have 22 parking bays, including 8 EV charging bays, bicycle parking and bin storage.
Barrow Hill Cottage is a detached stone cottage of about 1277 sq ft in need of modernisation throughout and offered by separate negotiation. Accommodation is as follows:
Ground floor - Hall, 24' sitting room, kitchen, bathroom. First floor - 3 bedrooms. Outside is a walled garden and parking.
Stalbridge is Dorset’s smallest town boasting a busy traditional High Street with many shops and businesses including post office, butcher, hairdresser, dentist, cycle shop and busy local supermarket. Many businesses are second or third generation family run and help to provide an excellent community which also has a church and primary school. The market town of Sturminster Newton is approximately 6 miles to the south and the larger towns of Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Wincanton are within a 20 minute drive. Road links are excellent with the A30 at Henstridge and A303 at Wincanton and Templecombe (3.5 miles) has a mainline railway to London Waterloo. The surrounding area has an abundance of good quality schools and some of the finest countryside with excellent walking, cycling and riding. The coast at Bournemouth/Poole is within an hour's drive.
Planning Permission - Planning Permission was granted by Dorset Council on 11th December 2024 (Application number P/FUL/2023/03979) for the Redevelopment & conversion of existing agricultural buildings to form 8 no. dwellings (six conversions & two new builds) including access, parking, landscaping and associated works. (Works include demolition of portal frame agricultural buildings).
For full information please refer to Dorset's planning portal P/FUL/2023/03979.
Section 106 - The additional drainage land required by the Section 106 Agreement is included in the sale.
Lotting - Barrow Hill Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in lots as follows:
Lot 1 The Development Site of 6 barn conversions and 2 new builds in 2.07 acres (0.84 ha) - Guide Price £700,000
Lot 2 - Barrow Hill Cottage and garden in 0.12 acres (0.05 ha) Available by separate negotiation
Lot 3 - Approx 3.29 (1.33 ha) acres of pasture with road access and a small stone barn. Available by separate negotiation.
Please note - sales on lots 2 and 3 will not be agreed before a sale on lot 1.
Schedule Of Accommodation - Plot 1 New build 2 bed, single storey dwelling of 947 sq ft (88m2)
Plot 2 New build 3 bed, 1.5 storey dwelling of 1345 sq ft (125m2)
Plot 3 Conversion 3 bed single storey dwelling of 1270 sq ft (118m2)
Plot 4 Conversion 3 bed single storey dwelling of 1410 sq ft (131m2)
Plot 5 Conversion 1 bed single storey dwelling of 624 sq ft (58 m2)
Plot 6 Conversion 2 bed single storey dwelling of 882 sq ft (82 m2)
Plot 7 Conversion 2 bed single storey dwelling of 828 sq ft (77 m2)
Plot 8 Conversion 1 bed single storey dwelling of 559 sq ft (52m2)
Total 7,865 sq ft
Directions - From the Virginia Ash crossroads head south through Henstridge and into Stalbridge on the A357. Turn right on the High Street into Barrow Hill and at the top turn left into Wood Lane where the site will be found after a short distance on the left.
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Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the site. The buyer is to connect to drainage.
Barrow Hill Cottage - mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Mains gas central heating system.
Local Authority - Dorset Council -
Council Tax Band - D
The new build houses and barn conversions are not yet assessed for Council Tax.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 177 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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 · available to 25% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Stalbridge Church of England Primary School598 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 188
- Type
- Foundation school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Milborne Port Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Academy converter
- Abbas and Templecombe Church School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 109
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Sturminster Newton High School3.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 605
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Gryphon School5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- King Arthur's School7.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 450
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Gillingham School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Shaftesbury School9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 782
- 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.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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