Land North of Charminster Drakes Lane | Charminster | Dorchester | DT2 9WP

Land North of Charminster Drakes Lane, Charminster, Dorchester, DT2 9WP

210.88 Acres (85.33 Hectares) of agricultural investment land, in a strategic position, with potential for development on part, subject to promotion and planning, adjoining Charminster’s development boundary

For sale as a whole or in part by informal tender Deadline for tenders - Thursday 27th September 2018

Guide Price £2 million

Sole Agents: Symonds & Sampson LLP Burraton House, 5 Burraton Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3GR Will Wallis e: [email protected] Richard Miller e: [email protected] Tel: 01305 236237 The Property An attractive block of mainly arable land which will be of interest to investors, developers and land purchasers. It extends to approximately 210.88 acres (85.33 hectares). The land adjoins the northern fringe of the village of Charminster. It comprises gently sloping to level, free draining Grade 3 land, being loam with some flint over chalk. It has been farmed partly as arable and partly as pasture land in recent years (some is farmed organically), with some small areas of copse. The land is currently let on two separate fixed term farm business tenancies. Situation Charminster adjoins the property to the south- eastern boundary. The village is well served by a popular first school, two public houses, a village shop/post office and parish church, with a new village hall planned as part of an ongoing development close to the property. Nearby is the County Town of Dorchester (1.5 miles) and the new Duchy settlement of Poundbury (2.5 miles). There are a number of access points to the land from Wanchard Lane, Drakes Lane and the Cerne Abbas to Charminster road (A352). The area is well positioned with communication links to the A35 west and east to the A31/M27. There is also a mainline railway station at Dorchester. The town provides a wide range of facilities to include retail and recreational, and is well served by independent and public schools. The property also boasts panoramic views of the surrounding open countryside, with excellent walking in the area and the Jurassic coastline within easy distance. Directions From the centre of Dorchester (Top o’ Town roundabout), take the B3147 north towards Charminster and the A37. Proceed on the A37 towards Yeovil and Maiden Newton and take the right hand turning to Charminster. Follow for ¼ mile through the village and take the left hand turning on to Wanchard Lane (signposted “Charminster Depot”. The land will be found on the right hand side of the road after the Dorset County Highways depot. Tenure & Tenancies The property is freehold, subject to two separate Farm Business Tenancies: Tenancy 1 - Land extending to 183.37 acres (74.20 hectares) as shown on the sale plan coloured yellow, with the main elements as follows: Term of 45 years from 01.04.2009 to 30.03.2054 (36 years unexpired). Current rent £8200 per annum. Notice has been served to review the rent on the 01.04.2019. Tenant full repairing and insuring liability. Resumption of possession on 12 months’ notice of up to 10% of the holding (at any one time) if required for non-agricultural use. The farm buildings are the landlord’s but with the tenant having extended and enhanced the barn in OS 5346 as a tenant’s fixture. Tenancy 2 - Land extending to 27.51 acres (11.13 hectares) as shown on the sale plan, coloured blue, with main elements as follows: Term of 7 years from 01.10.2017 to 30.09.2024 (6 years unexpired) Current rent £1360 per annum. Next available review 01.10.2020, subject to service of notice. Tenant full repairing and insuring liability. Resumption of possession on 12 months’ notice of up to 10% of the holding (at any one time) on grant of planning permission for non- agricultural use. Copies of both Farm Business Tenancy agreements are included in the Legal and Information Pack. Planning and Development Part of the land has potential for development, both as a shorter term opportunity on the land south of Drakes Lane, through the current Local Plan review, and potentially longer term on further land, subject to promotion and planning. West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland District Councils are currently undertaking a review of the Local Plan. The “Issues and Options” consultation undertaken in 2017 identified an area of approximately 68 acres within the property as a possible option for growth of Charminster/Dorchester, as part of a wider potential allocation. The subsequent “Preferred Options” document is due to be published for public consultation mid-August 2018 for 8 weeks. The copy issued for Committee approval reduces the proposed allocation to approximately 9 acres on land south of Drakes Lane (as part of reduced wider allocation). Further details can be found under the Local Plan Review - West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland web pages at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk and the Committee Agendas web page (Strategy Committee 17th July 2018). Land to the south-east of the property (south of Wanchard Lane) is currently being developed, with a further planning application pending (opposite the Dorset County Council depot) for a further 52 dwellings. (Application WD/D/18/00296). This land forms part of the intended “Preferred Options” allocation. It is anticipated that any development of the property would form part of a wider scheme requiring collaboration with other land owners/developers and incorporating comprehensive highways and services infrastructure. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of West Dorset District Council. Overage Part of the property, as shown on the sale plan cross hatched, will be sold subject to an overage provision on future development. This will exclude agricultural, horticultural and equestrian development. The overage will be effective for a period of 40 years from the date of completion at 25% of any increase in value on grant of planning permission. Further Sporting Rights Solicitors details in the Legal and Information Pack. Shooting and hunting rights are in hand with the Landlord, Katharine Jones, Humphries Kirk, 40 High West Street, Local Authority and reserved within the farm business tenancies. Dorchester, DT1 1UR - 01305 251007 West Dorset District Council - 01305 251010 Method of Sale Legal and Information Pack www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk The property is offered for sale by informal tender, with the A Legal and Information Pack containing further relevant Services closing date for tenders being 12 noon on Thursday 27th information is available from the selling agent or solicitors. Mains water is connected to a number of water troughs September 2018. Offers should be submitted by post and Selling Agents located around the property. subject to the terms and in the form provided with these Will Wallis - 01305 236572 Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way particulars. The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer. Offers may be made for part only, [email protected] The route of the public footpath crossing the property is but a plan should be included to show the extent of the Richard Miller - 01305 236574 shown marked green on the sale plan. There are a number of wayleave agreements for electricity lines crossing the property to which the offer relates. If an offer is accepted [email protected] property, and mains water and gas pipes also cross the land. for part only, agreement would be required in respect of Further details in the Legal and Information Pack. boundaries, rights of access and services to retained land, IMPORTANT NOTICE: severance of reversionary interests/apportionment of rent etc Symonds & Sampson LLP and their Clients give notice that: Access as appropriate. The point of potential access to retained land There are a number of access points to both parts of the 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to from Drakes Lane in these circumstances is shown on the sale the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be property from the A352 Cerne Abbas road, Drakes Lane and plan. relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Wanchard Lane. There is also a further right of way for the 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and benefit of the property, as shown marked brown on the sale Viewing plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be plan. It is understood this is for agricultural purposes only. All viewings are strictly by appointment with the selling assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Symonds & Sampson have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Designations agents. The majority of the property is outside the Area of Health & Safety Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the exception of the part to Please note that there will be livestock on the property. the north-western corner. We ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your The property is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. inspection and ensure that all gates are shut at all times.

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