Guide price
£15,000
Land for saleLand At Burton Hill Plantation, Longburton, Sherborne DT9
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Auction
Freehold
About this property
0.55 acres (0.22 hectares)
Ecologically diverse with a range of woodland flora
Good access off adjoining highway
Young and mature broadleaf trees
Agricultural, conservation and recreational potential
Spring fed pond
0.55 acres of secluded yet easily accessible land, surrounded by deciduous woodland with a spring-fed pond, several mature oak trees and direct access off the highway.
Auction
For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 20 November 2026 at 2.00pm at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
Situation
The land occupies a secluded yet accessible position between the villages of Longburton and Holnest. The A352 adjoins the land and facilitates easy access to Sherborne (5 miles north) and Dorchester (14 miles south).
The Property
The land was previously broadleaf deciduous woodland but was clear felled approximately 13 years ago resulting in 0.55 acres of land comprising a range of woodland flora species, varieties of grass and aquatic species sourrounding the natural spring. Topography is level throughout and boundaries are defined via perimeter posts adjoining the neighbouring woodland. The property benefits from direct access off the adjoining highway to the east.
Services
None other than a natural spring.
Agents Notes
- There is a blanket Tree Preservation order over the entirety of Burton Hill Plantation.
- A tree works application was approved in May 2026 to carry out works to four trees on the property, please ask the agent for further details.
- A retrospective planning application was submitted in 2021 for the importation of 1,000 tonnes of subsoil. The application was subsequently withdrawn, and no enforcement action has been issued or taken since. Please request further details from the agent.
Local Authority
Dorset Council
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Solicitors
Farnfields llp
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Viewing
Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand, after first informing the agent. Please contact Will Cairns on .
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Auction
For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 20 November 2026 at 2.00pm at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
Situation
The land occupies a secluded yet accessible position between the villages of Longburton and Holnest. The A352 adjoins the land and facilitates easy access to Sherborne (5 miles north) and Dorchester (14 miles south).
The Property
The land was previously broadleaf deciduous woodland but was clear felled approximately 13 years ago resulting in 0.55 acres of land comprising a range of woodland flora species, varieties of grass and aquatic species sourrounding the natural spring. Topography is level throughout and boundaries are defined via perimeter posts adjoining the neighbouring woodland. The property benefits from direct access off the adjoining highway to the east.
Services
None other than a natural spring.
Agents Notes
- There is a blanket Tree Preservation order over the entirety of Burton Hill Plantation.
- A tree works application was approved in May 2026 to carry out works to four trees on the property, please ask the agent for further details.
- A retrospective planning application was submitted in 2021 for the importation of 1,000 tonnes of subsoil. The application was subsequently withdrawn, and no enforcement action has been issued or taken since. Please request further details from the agent.
Local Authority
Dorset Council
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Solicitors
Farnfields llp
Tel: Email:
Viewing
Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand, after first informing the agent. Please contact Will Cairns on .
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