Guide price
£200,000
Land for saleLoders, Bridport DT6
Freehold
About this property
18.15 acres (7.35 ha)
Range of farm buildings with potential for replacement / alternative uses (STPP)
Peaceful rural location
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 2 pm at The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
An exciting opportunity to redevelop an existing farmyard (STPP) set in 18.15 acres
The Land
Lot A extends to 18.15 acres (7.35 hectares) and comprises a single parcel of level to sloping productive pastureland, a timber-framed shed located on the northwest corner of the property and a farmyard with a range of buildings near the eastern boundary. The farmyard and buildings have formerly been used for a dairy enterprise and now provide the opportunity for replacement or redevelopment Subject to Planning Permission. This parcel benefits from 5 points of access.
The land offers outstanding far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
The soil is described as shallow lime-rich soil over chalk with areas of freely draining, slightly acid loamy soils. The land is classified as Grade 3.
Situation
Bell Farm is set in a peaceful rural location, situated just over 2 miles northeast of the town of Bridport and 12 miles east of The County Town of Dorchester, both providing an excellent range of amenities and facilities.
The A35 is approximately 1 mile to the south of the land and provides good communication links to the east and west. The A3066 (Bridport to Beaminster road) is approximately 1.25 miles to the west.
Directions
From Dorchester, take the A35 towards Bridport, turning left off the A35 after approximately 10 miles. After 0.2 miles, turn right onto New Road, then turn left at the T junction in Uploders at The Crown Inn. Continue along New Street Lane for approximately half a mile, then turn right onto Smishops Lane, opposite Loders Primary School, then bear left onto Waddon Way.
Entrances for Lot A will be found on the right-hand side after around 150m and just before the junction with Yellow Lane after a further 450m.
At the junction with Yellow Lane, turn right heading east, the entrance to Lot C is found on the left after around 75m. For Lot B continue east on Yellow Lane for another 300m then turn right (heading south) onto Smishops Lane. After around 300m, the farm buildings included in Lot A are found on the right and the entrance to lot B is found on the left
Access
Access is direct from the public highway.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
Single-phase electricity supply, currently not connected. Mains water crosses Lot A and a meter is present but with no current connection.
High and medium pressure gas mains cross Lot A. Please see the legal pack for more information.
Public Rights Of Way
A public footpath crosses the northeastern part of Lot A.
Environmental Schemes
The land is not entered into any Countryside Stewardship Agreements, Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements or similar.
Designations
All of the land lies within the Dorset National Landscape (previously Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Local Authority
Dorset Council, telephone number:
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights
All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Agents Notes
We understand that the pylon and electricity poles are subject to wayleaves payments. The septic tank and soakaway system servicing Bell Cottage, north of Lot A are located in Lot A. Please see the legal pack for more details.
Wessex Internet have recently approached the Vendors with reference to possible future installation of fibre optic cable along the northern edge of Lot C and potentially over Lot A for a connection at the farm buildings. Please see the legal pack for more information.
What3Words
Lot A – ///wizards.conqueror.stow
Solicitors
Nantes Solicitors
Sam Smith
Viewings
Viewings in daylight hours with a set of particulars to had having first informed the agents on .
The Land
Lot A extends to 18.15 acres (7.35 hectares) and comprises a single parcel of level to sloping productive pastureland, a timber-framed shed located on the northwest corner of the property and a farmyard with a range of buildings near the eastern boundary. The farmyard and buildings have formerly been used for a dairy enterprise and now provide the opportunity for replacement or redevelopment Subject to Planning Permission. This parcel benefits from 5 points of access.
The land offers outstanding far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
The soil is described as shallow lime-rich soil over chalk with areas of freely draining, slightly acid loamy soils. The land is classified as Grade 3.
Situation
Bell Farm is set in a peaceful rural location, situated just over 2 miles northeast of the town of Bridport and 12 miles east of The County Town of Dorchester, both providing an excellent range of amenities and facilities.
The A35 is approximately 1 mile to the south of the land and provides good communication links to the east and west. The A3066 (Bridport to Beaminster road) is approximately 1.25 miles to the west.
Directions
From Dorchester, take the A35 towards Bridport, turning left off the A35 after approximately 10 miles. After 0.2 miles, turn right onto New Road, then turn left at the T junction in Uploders at The Crown Inn. Continue along New Street Lane for approximately half a mile, then turn right onto Smishops Lane, opposite Loders Primary School, then bear left onto Waddon Way.
Entrances for Lot A will be found on the right-hand side after around 150m and just before the junction with Yellow Lane after a further 450m.
At the junction with Yellow Lane, turn right heading east, the entrance to Lot C is found on the left after around 75m. For Lot B continue east on Yellow Lane for another 300m then turn right (heading south) onto Smishops Lane. After around 300m, the farm buildings included in Lot A are found on the right and the entrance to lot B is found on the left
Access
Access is direct from the public highway.
Tenure & Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
Single-phase electricity supply, currently not connected. Mains water crosses Lot A and a meter is present but with no current connection.
High and medium pressure gas mains cross Lot A. Please see the legal pack for more information.
Public Rights Of Way
A public footpath crosses the northeastern part of Lot A.
Environmental Schemes
The land is not entered into any Countryside Stewardship Agreements, Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreements or similar.
Designations
All of the land lies within the Dorset National Landscape (previously Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Local Authority
Dorset Council, telephone number:
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights
All sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Agents Notes
We understand that the pylon and electricity poles are subject to wayleaves payments. The septic tank and soakaway system servicing Bell Cottage, north of Lot A are located in Lot A. Please see the legal pack for more details.
Wessex Internet have recently approached the Vendors with reference to possible future installation of fibre optic cable along the northern edge of Lot C and potentially over Lot A for a connection at the farm buildings. Please see the legal pack for more information.
What3Words
Lot A – ///wizards.conqueror.stow
Solicitors
Nantes Solicitors
Sam Smith
Viewings
Viewings in daylight hours with a set of particulars to had having first informed the agents on .
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