Land for sale

An exciting development opportunity to acquire a unique property comprising a stone barn with planning permission for change of use to a single holiday let together with planning permission for an adjoining shepherds hut along with a modern general purpose agricultural building. Adjoining permanent pasture land extends in total to approximately 8.69 acres (3.52 ha) or thereabouts.

Situation
The Land and Buildings occupy a delightful location with far reaching views over the West Dorset countryside. Conveniently situated, to the North of the sought after West Dorset village of Powerstock, the property benefits from accessible road links to Bridport, approximately 6.8 miles to the South West, and Dorchester, approximately 11 miles North West.

Description
The traditional barn with planning permission for a holiday let is located along the northern boundary enjoying a secluded location with wonderful views over the West Dorset countryside. Beside the entrance to the property is a modern barn, built circa 2011 of mono pitch steel shed, concrete floor beneath a fibre cement roof, suitable for a range of agricultural or equestrian uses, subject to necessary consents. The land comprises four small paddocks, for equestrian purposes. The site extends to approximately 8.69 acres or thereabouts.

Access
The property is accessed directly from Dugberry Hill to the north west via a gateway. There is also a further access point directly from the public highway to the south west via a gateway.

Services
The property has a private water supply and electricity supply available. All prospective purchasers are to make their own enquiries with the statutory utility providers.

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with full vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

Flood Zone
The property is not located in a flood zone, with very low chance of flooding. (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Town and Country Planning
Planning permission has been obtained for the change of use of a traditional agricultural barn to a single holiday let and associated infrastructure. Planning Reference Number: P/FUL/2021/02333. A variation to condition 1 of planning permission P/FUL/2021/02333 has been obtained for the amended design to a single storey holiday let. Planning Reference Number: P/VOC/2022/04754. The proposed holiday let is a modern one bedroom single storey property of traditional stone construction beneath a slate roof with open plan living accommodation and parking for two vehicles. Change of use has also been granted for the siting of a shepherds hut for use as tourist accommodation. Planning Reference Number: P/FUL/2022/02960. The proposed shepherds hut will be adjacent to the holiday let and will provide an open plan bedroom/living area and shower room. It is proposed that the unit will have a footprint of approximately 12.65 sq m. The exterior of the hut will comprise timber walls, timber door and windows beneath a corrugated tin roof.

Directions
From the Dorchester Monkey Jump roundabout, proceed onto the A35 Bridport Road for aprroxmetly 6.2 miles. Turn right onto Roman Road and travel along until linking onto Kings Lane heading towards Powerstock, the turn onto Dugberry Hill, the land will be found on the left hand side. The property will be indicated by the agents for sale boards.From the Yeovil Hospital roundabout, take the A37 to the Holywell turning on your right, continue through Evershot, into Rampisham and up to the A356 crossroads. Continue straight into Kingcombe, and follow the road until you reach Dugberry Hill. Contunie up the hill for 0.1 miles and the land will be on your right. The property will be indicated by the agents for sale boards.

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Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Guide Price
Land and Buildings: £425,000

Designations
The property is located within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Rights of Way, Easements
There are no footpaths traversing the property. The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Overage Clause
There will be NO overage clause attached to the sale.

Viewing
The land can be viewed on foot at any reasonable time with a copy of these particulars in hand. Please observe the country code and close all gates. For further details please contact the selling agents.