Guide price
£35,000
Land for saleCherry Orchard Lane, Shaftesbury SP7
About this property
For sale by Auction Wednesday 26 August 2026
A former Wessex Water reservoir site
Extending to 0.23 acres with direct road access
Building measuring 355sqft. (33sqm.)
Scope for a range of uses (subject to planning permission)
Enjoying a rural setting adjoining farmland
Located about 2 miles west of Shaftesbury
Easily accessible from the A30 (0.5 miles)
The Property
Enjoying a rural location adjoining farmland, this former Wessex Water reservoir site extends to 0.23 acres and comprises a detached, rendered brick building measuring approximately 355sqft. (33sqm.), together with a former reservoir. The building appears to be in poor structural condition and the condition of the reservoir is unknown.
There is direct road access from Cherry Orchard Lane and a mains water supply. The site and building provide excellent scope for a range of uses, subject to planning permission.
Situation
The site is located on the edge of the Blackmore Vale in Dorset’s beautiful rolling countryside and enjoys views across across adjoining farmland. Cherry Orchard is well located for access, just 1.5 miles from ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury, with Sherborne, Tisbury and Wincanton all within a 15 mile drive. The A30 is 0.5 miles to the north.
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Services
Mains water and electricity available nearby.
Local Authority
Dorset Council
Agents Notes
The site is offered for sale free from any overage obligations. The site is within a sssi Impact Risk Zone. The condition of the former reservoir is unknown, and for safety reasons, anyone viewing the site must not walk on or access the top of the reservoir.
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