Guide price
£210,000
Land for saleLand Opposite Winterhayes Farm, Yetminster, Sherborne DT9
EPC Rating: E
Freehold
About this property
Level productive grassland
Between Yetminster and Chetnole
Building and useful yard area and with potential for alternative uses (STPP)
Direct road access
14.87 acres (6.02 ha) of level productive pastureland with agricultural building and useful yard area. Situated conveniently between Chetnole and Yetminster. Available as a whole, or in three lots. For sale by Formal Tender.
The Property
14.87 acres (6.02 ha) of level productive pastureland with agricultural building and useful yard area. Situated conveniently between Chetnole and Yetminster. Available as a whole or in three lots.
Lot 1 - 7.48 acres (3.03 hectares) of level pastureland arranged in 3 parcels with a useful hard standing yard area and agricultural building. The building is steel portal frame with a timber lean-to. The building has potential for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Lot 2 - 5.55 acres (2.25 hectares) of pasture and coppice area. The parcels are divided by the river and has separate direct road access.
Lot 3 - 1.84 acres (0.74 hectares) of level pasture land bordered by mature hedgerows and separate direct road access.
Situation
The land is situated between the village of Yetminster and Chetnole. Yetminster offers a range of everyday amenities, including a village shop, doctor’s surgery, public house, and a well-regarded primary school.
Directions
From the village of Yetminster, head south on Melbury Road towards Chetnole and Tark’s Hill. After the sharp bend to the right at Tark’s Hill take the left turn immediately after. Travel south towards the village of Chetnole for approximately 850 metres where you will find the access to Lot 3 on the left. Access to Lot 1 and 2 are beyond, just before Winterhayes Farm.
What3Words
Lot 1 - //
icer.fuel.risky
Lot 2 - ///cropping.tripling.section
Lot 3 - ///throat.dugouts.bonkers
Services
There are no mains services connected. It is understood that mains water is nearby.
Tenure And Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Rights Of Way
There is a footpath that crosses Lot 1.
Environmental Schemes
The land is in a Countryside Stewardship Agreement, due to end 31/12/26, with option GS4 legume and herb rich swords. The purchaser(s) will be required to manage and maintain the land in accordance with prescriptions of this option up until the end date. Further details from the selling agent.
Solicitors
Blanchards Bailey – Sarah Dunlop
Local Authority
Dorset Council –
Method Of Sale
The land is for sale by Formal Tender, in three lots, or as a whole. Tenders are to be submitted on the attached tender form and returned to our Burraton House office by Noon on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Agents Notes
The buyer of Lot 2 will erect a stock proof fence along the gap in the hedge marked A on the sale plan, within 12 weeks of completion.
Tender Pack
A full tender pack is available for all prospective purchasers. It is advised that all parties seek independent legal advice and read the pack. Access to the pack is available from the Symonds & Sampson llp Burraton House office.
Designations
The land is not located within the Dorset National Landscape (aonb).
The Property
14.87 acres (6.02 ha) of level productive pastureland with agricultural building and useful yard area. Situated conveniently between Chetnole and Yetminster. Available as a whole or in three lots.
Lot 1 - 7.48 acres (3.03 hectares) of level pastureland arranged in 3 parcels with a useful hard standing yard area and agricultural building. The building is steel portal frame with a timber lean-to. The building has potential for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Lot 2 - 5.55 acres (2.25 hectares) of pasture and coppice area. The parcels are divided by the river and has separate direct road access.
Lot 3 - 1.84 acres (0.74 hectares) of level pasture land bordered by mature hedgerows and separate direct road access.
Situation
The land is situated between the village of Yetminster and Chetnole. Yetminster offers a range of everyday amenities, including a village shop, doctor’s surgery, public house, and a well-regarded primary school.
Directions
From the village of Yetminster, head south on Melbury Road towards Chetnole and Tark’s Hill. After the sharp bend to the right at Tark’s Hill take the left turn immediately after. Travel south towards the village of Chetnole for approximately 850 metres where you will find the access to Lot 3 on the left. Access to Lot 1 and 2 are beyond, just before Winterhayes Farm.
What3Words
Lot 1 - //
icer.fuel.risky
Lot 2 - ///cropping.tripling.section
Lot 3 - ///throat.dugouts.bonkers
Services
There are no mains services connected. It is understood that mains water is nearby.
Tenure And Possession
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Rights Of Way
There is a footpath that crosses Lot 1.
Environmental Schemes
The land is in a Countryside Stewardship Agreement, due to end 31/12/26, with option GS4 legume and herb rich swords. The purchaser(s) will be required to manage and maintain the land in accordance with prescriptions of this option up until the end date. Further details from the selling agent.
Solicitors
Blanchards Bailey – Sarah Dunlop
Local Authority
Dorset Council –
Method Of Sale
The land is for sale by Formal Tender, in three lots, or as a whole. Tenders are to be submitted on the attached tender form and returned to our Burraton House office by Noon on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Agents Notes
The buyer of Lot 2 will erect a stock proof fence along the gap in the hedge marked A on the sale plan, within 12 weeks of completion.
Tender Pack
A full tender pack is available for all prospective purchasers. It is advised that all parties seek independent legal advice and read the pack. Access to the pack is available from the Symonds & Sampson llp Burraton House office.
Designations
The land is not located within the Dorset National Landscape (aonb).
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