Guide price
£175,000
Land for saleMilton Abbas, Blandford DT11
- Auction
- Freehold
Symonds & Sampson - Sturminster Newton
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About this property
For Sale by Public Auction Thursday 5 June 2025
One of the largest parcels of woodland to be sold in Dorset for many years
374 acres let to The Forestry Commission
999 year lease from 1949 – ending in 2948
Peppercorn rent £46 pa.
Sporting rights in hand and included in the sale
Charming undulating topography
Historic Park Pale of Milton Abbey Deer Park present (Scheduled Monument)
A substantial block of attractive mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland in a secluded and private setting, extending to a total of 376.85 acres (152.51 hectares) and for sale as a whole.
Auction
For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 5 June 2025 at 2.00pm at the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
• A substantial block of attractive mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland in a secluded and private setting.
• The woodland extends to a total of 376.85 acres (152.51 hectares) for sale as a whole.
• There is a diverse variety of flora and fauna with tree species including but not limited to: Beech, ash, oak, hazel, pine, sweet chestnut, willow and Douglas fir
• The woodland benefits from excellent access and charming undulating topography.
Situation
• Conveniently situated 0.5 miles to the northeast of the quintessential Dorset village of Milton Abbas.
• 7.5 miles southwest of Blandford Forum & 12 miles north of Dorchester.
• There is a right of access to the wood via a tarmac lane and hardcore track to the southwest.
• There are a number of bridleways which pass through the woodland, please refer to the sale plan.
Services
There are no services connected but we are aware of mains water and electricity supplies nearby.
Tenure
• The woodland is subject to a 999 year lease with the Forestry Commission with rights to fell and harvest timber. The agreement commenced in 1949 and will expire in 2948, for further details
please ask the agent.
• The sporting & mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale.
Local Authority
Dorset Council
Agents Notes
• Milton Park Wood is situated within the Dorset National Landscape (formerly aonb) and also in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
• The Keepers Cottage located in the centre of the woodland benefits from a right of access over the property for sale.
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Solicitors
Blanchards Bailey llp - Kelsie Wrixon
Bunbury house, Blandford Forum DT11 9LQ /
Viewing
Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand after informing the agents. Contact Will Cairns on .