- 18.69 acres (7.56 hectares) of level to gently sloping pasture
- Extensive south-facing, far-reaching countryside views
- Grade 3, free-draining lime-rich soils over chalk/limestone
- Private water supply and stockproof boundaries in place
- Currently let; vacant possession available 1 November 2025
- No BPS entitlements included; not in environmental schemes
- Public bridleway crosses the land; access over third-party land
- Located in Dorset National Landscape and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
A substantial 18.69-acre parcel with long south-facing views set close to the hamlet of Southover. The land is level to gently sloping, free-draining on shallow lime-rich soils over chalk/limestone (Grade 3), making it suitable for pasture, grazing or low-intensity agricultural uses. Stockproof boundaries, good internal access and a private water supply are practical strengths for immediate holding use.
The lot is sold freehold and currently forms part of a Farm Business Tenancy; vacant possession will be available from 1 November 2025 (valid notice served). There are no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included and the land is not enrolled in any environmental stewardship schemes. Sporting, timber and mineral rights are understood to be included in the sale.
Buyers should note a public bridleway crosses the land and the site lies within the Dorset National Landscape and a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, which may influence management options and any future planning. Access currently runs via the north, including over third-party land; if neighbouring Lot 2 is sold separately, a formalised access arrangement and a gate installation will be required as detailed in the sale plan.
Practical considerations: excellent mobile signal but very slow broadband; VAT may be payable on a sale; no BPS payments; vacant possession delayed until November 2025. This is a sizeable, well-positioned holding that will suit purchasers seeking productive pasture, a country investment or an estate addition within an attractive Dorset landscape.