Land for sale

Land At Herridge Farm, Holditch, Chard TA20

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial block of productive arable/pastureland in the Axe Valley, with some small areas of mixed woodland. 115.30 acres (46.78 ha) to be sold in five lots by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 30th April 2026,2pm at The Guildhall West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX.

The Land - Lot B

Lot B – 15.45 acre field west of Headstock Cross
Excellent arable/pasture field. Bounded by mature hedges, with good access and long road frontage.

Services

Lot B – Main water crosses the field, not connected.

Tenure

Lot B – Freehold, let to a local farmer under a Farm Business Tenancy that terminates 28th September 2026

Designations

The land is located in the Dorset National Landscape. It is not situated in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (nvz)

Basic Payment Scheme

The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and can be transferred to the new owner, with the purchasers being responsible for the agents fees involved being £200 plus VAT.

Agricultural Schemes

The land in Lot A & Lot B is included in a Sustainable Farming Incentive (sfi) Agreement that ends on 31st December 2027

Local Authority

Dorset Council Dorset Council DT1 1XJ Tel:

Solicitors

Ashfords llp, Exeter EX14 1EJ
Tel: Ref: Frances Griffiths
Email:

Method Of Sale

For sale by Public Auction and via livestream on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 2pm at the Guildhall, Axminster, EX13 5NX. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.