Guide price
£50,000
Land for saleNether Compton, Sherborne, Dorset DT9
Auction
Freehold
About this property
A single parcel of gently sloping arable land
Set adjacent to a residential development
Within 1 mile of the A30
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 2pm at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA
1.84 acres (0.74 hectares) of gently sloping arable land adjoining a residential development, situated in the village of Nether Compton
The Land
A single parcel of gently sloping arable land extending to 1.84 acres (0.74 hectares) in total. The land is set to the east of the residential development Crossfields, with the rear gardens adjoining the land. It is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps, with the soil being described as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils.
The land is enclosed by part mature hedge boundaries and part fencing. There is currently no physical boundary along the northern boundary, and the purchaser will be responsible for erecting a boundary between points A and B, as marked on the sale plan. Please see the legal pack for full details.
Situation
The land is situated within the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton. It is accessed from the highway, via a track at the southwestern corner of the field. At its narrowest point, the path measures just over 4.26 metres in width.
The location benefits from peaceful countryside surroundings, characterised by gently undulating farmland and views across open fields. The village of Nether Compton is located between the towns of Yeovil and Sherborne, offering excellent access to local amenities and transport links via the A30 (1 mile) and A303 (7 miles).
Rights Of Way
There is a public footpath running along the western boundary of the land.
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 And Mineral Rights
All sporting and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Tenure And Possession
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors
Porter Dodson
Rob Oliver
Local Authority
Dorset Council
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Flooding
Part of the eastern boundary is in a high risk area for flooding.
The Land
A single parcel of gently sloping arable land extending to 1.84 acres (0.74 hectares) in total. The land is set to the east of the residential development Crossfields, with the rear gardens adjoining the land. It is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Maps, with the soil being described as slightly acid loamy and clayey soils.
The land is enclosed by part mature hedge boundaries and part fencing. There is currently no physical boundary along the northern boundary, and the purchaser will be responsible for erecting a boundary between points A and B, as marked on the sale plan. Please see the legal pack for full details.
Situation
The land is situated within the popular Dorset village of Nether Compton. It is accessed from the highway, via a track at the southwestern corner of the field. At its narrowest point, the path measures just over 4.26 metres in width.
The location benefits from peaceful countryside surroundings, characterised by gently undulating farmland and views across open fields. The village of Nether Compton is located between the towns of Yeovil and Sherborne, offering excellent access to local amenities and transport links via the A30 (1 mile) and A303 (7 miles).
Rights Of Way
There is a public footpath running along the western boundary of the land.
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 And Mineral Rights
All sporting and mineral rights are understood to be owned, and are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Tenure And Possession
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Solicitors
Porter Dodson
Rob Oliver
Local Authority
Dorset Council
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Flooding
Part of the eastern boundary is in a high risk area for flooding.
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