Guide price
£25,000
Land for saleGreat Down Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton DT10
Auction
Freehold
About this property
For sale by public auction and via Livestream on Friday 12 December 2025
0.75 acres level plot
Pedestrian access
Quiet, edge of village location
Variety of potential uses (subject to relevant permissions)
Please note the buyer of Lot A will have first option to purchase Lot B for fixed price of £25,000. If the buyer of Lot A does not purchase, then Lot B will be offered to the room.
0.75 acres of level land, consisting of a mix of grass, woodland and a variety of shrubs and vegetation.
Auction
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 12 December at 2pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
0.75 acres of level land, consisting of a mix of grass, woodland and a variety of shrubs and vegetation This lot offers a unique opportunity to acquire a small plot of land, currently used as a nature reserve for the local school, but that could lend itself well to a range of uses (subject to necessary consents). There is a public right of way over the land and rights of access for drainage systems situated on the land.
Situation
Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life with two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. Surrounded by beautiful country side the larger towns of Sturminster Newton is circa 3.5m, Shaftesbury c. 6 miles and Gillingham c. 6miles.
Agents Note
As at 05/09/2025:
Ultrafast broadband available - source Ofcom. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. The property is located in Flood Risk Zone 2.
Please note the buyer of Lot A will have first option to purchase Lot B for fixed price of £25,000. If the buyer of Lot A does not purchase, then Lot B will be offered to the room.
There are two septic tanks located on Lot B which service three neighbouring properties. Full rights of access for repair, maintenance and upkeep are in place, please refer to the legal pack for further information.
There is public right of way crossing over the Lot B.
The sellers are looking to recover some of their legal fees from the buyer, please refer to the legal pack.
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Services
We understand the land doesn't benefit from any mains services.
Local Authority
Dorset Council
Solicitors
Trowers & Hamlins llp
Exeter EX1 1UG
Auction
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 12 December at 2pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
0.75 acres of level land, consisting of a mix of grass, woodland and a variety of shrubs and vegetation This lot offers a unique opportunity to acquire a small plot of land, currently used as a nature reserve for the local school, but that could lend itself well to a range of uses (subject to necessary consents). There is a public right of way over the land and rights of access for drainage systems situated on the land.
Situation
Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life with two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. Surrounded by beautiful country side the larger towns of Sturminster Newton is circa 3.5m, Shaftesbury c. 6 miles and Gillingham c. 6miles.
Agents Note
As at 05/09/2025:
Ultrafast broadband available - source Ofcom. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. The property is located in Flood Risk Zone 2.
Please note the buyer of Lot A will have first option to purchase Lot B for fixed price of £25,000. If the buyer of Lot A does not purchase, then Lot B will be offered to the room.
There are two septic tanks located on Lot B which service three neighbouring properties. Full rights of access for repair, maintenance and upkeep are in place, please refer to the legal pack for further information.
There is public right of way crossing over the Lot B.
The sellers are looking to recover some of their legal fees from the buyer, please refer to the legal pack.
What3Words
///spice.delusions.swooned
Services
We understand the land doesn't benefit from any mains services.
Local Authority
Dorset Council
Solicitors
Trowers & Hamlins llp
Exeter EX1 1UG
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