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For Sale Site former radio transmission station Rampisham, Maiden Newton, , DT2 0HS

• 75.6 Ha (187 Acres) • Existing buildings: 6,156 sq m (66,264 sq ft). • Existing telecoms and agricultural income £21,500 pa. • Potential Renewable Energy opportunity, although suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning. Lambert Smith Hampton Whiteladies House, 51/55 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2LY T +44 (0)117 926 6666 Rampisham, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0HS

Location Business Rates The 2010 Rating List for District Council advises the Rateable Value is £440,000. Income The majority of the site is let for grazing under a Farm Business Tenancy producing £4000 pa. There are also three agreements for telecommunication installations with O2, Vodafone and T-Mobile. We understand that these produce additional income of £17,500 pa. Planning Interested parties should make their own enquires with West Dorset District Council as to the suitability of the site for their proposed use. Rampisham Down is located in a rural part of West Offers/Title Dorset approximately 12 miles north west of Dorchester Offers are invited for the freehold interest subject to the and 15 miles south of . The A356 runs along the existing occupational agreements. VAT will be payable northern boundary of the site. on the purchase price. Our client reserves their position Description to remove some or all of the transmission towers, equipment and cabling prior to sale. Prospective The site has an approximate area of 75.6 Ha (187 acres). purchases should make it clear if their offer excludes or The main access to the site is off the A356. A number of includes the transmission equipment. buildings are located adjacent to the site access comprising approximately 6,156 sq m (66,264 sq ft) in Services total. Please refer to Accommodation Schedule for We understand that mains electricity and water are further information. There are 35 transmission towers connected to the property. The electricity supply is via and one stayed mast spread across the site together with two 33kv substations. There is no gas supply. Purchasers associated cabling. The main building houses two large should make their own enquiries as to the suitability of transmitter rooms. There are also two electricity the services for their proposed use. substation buildings adjacent to two 33kv transformers. Viewing and Further Information Accommodation Viewing strictly by prior appointment with the sole The existing buildings contained within the site have the agent: following approximate areas: Tim Beare Building Sq M Sq Ft Lambert Smith Hampton Main Building (Basement-2nd) 4,318 46,478 0117 914 2001 Equipment Store 184.70 1,988 [email protected] Oil Store 28.3 304 Vehicle Service Bay 39.8 428 Garages 80.2 863 Brick Store 20.5 220 Machinery Store 155.8 1,677 Stores 83.7 901 August 2012 Engineering Workshop (Ground) 246.4 2,652 Engineering Workshop (First) 62.7 675 Electricity Substations 97.5 1,050 Matrix 838.7 9,028 Total gross external area 6,156.3 66,264

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