Guide price
£25,000
Land for saleOver Compton, Sherborne DT9
Auction
Freehold
About this property
Attractive parcel of mixed mature woodland
A variety of species, including oak, ash, beech and cherry
Varied canopy structure
Peaceful rural location
Excellent habitat diversity and amenity appeal
Within 1 mile of the A303
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 2 pm at afc Bournemouth Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF
6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) of mixed woodland situated outside the village of Nether Compton.
The Land
An attractive parcel of mixed mature woodland extending to 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) in total. The woodland comprises a variety of species, including oak, ash, beech and cherry, while being bordered by open farmland. Set in a peaceful rural location, the land enjoys a gently undulating topography with a varied canopy structure, providing excellent habitat diversity and amenity appeal.
The soil is described as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils and the land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps.
Situation
The land is situated outside the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton and is accessed by an unrestricted right of way over a private track leading from the public highway known as Crossfields.
The town centre of Yeovil is approximately 3.5 miles to the west, and the town centre of Sherborne is approximately 4 miles to the east. The land is conveniently located within 1 mile of the A30.
Rights Of Way
There are no public rights of way crossing the land. However, a bridleway runs along the access track, following the Trent Brook and providing a useful link between the villages of Nether Compton and Trent.
Designations
The land is located in:
A sssi Impact Risk Zone.
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchments for the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Services
There are no mains services connected to the land.
Sporting
All sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.
Tenure And Possession
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors
Porter Dodson
Caron Abbott
Local Authority
Dorset Council
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The Land
An attractive parcel of mixed mature woodland extending to 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) in total. The woodland comprises a variety of species, including oak, ash, beech and cherry, while being bordered by open farmland. Set in a peaceful rural location, the land enjoys a gently undulating topography with a varied canopy structure, providing excellent habitat diversity and amenity appeal.
The soil is described as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils and the land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps.
Situation
The land is situated outside the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton and is accessed by an unrestricted right of way over a private track leading from the public highway known as Crossfields.
The town centre of Yeovil is approximately 3.5 miles to the west, and the town centre of Sherborne is approximately 4 miles to the east. The land is conveniently located within 1 mile of the A30.
Rights Of Way
There are no public rights of way crossing the land. However, a bridleway runs along the access track, following the Trent Brook and providing a useful link between the villages of Nether Compton and Trent.
Designations
The land is located in:
A sssi Impact Risk Zone.
A Nutrient Neutrality Catchments for the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Services
There are no mains services connected to the land.
Sporting
All sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.
Tenure And Possession
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors
Porter Dodson
Caron Abbott
Local Authority
Dorset Council
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