Location
Fernbrook Farm lies some 2.8 miles from both Gillingham and Shaftesbury and is within easy reach of the A303 and Wincanton to the north.

Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Wincanton all offer a wide range of day-to-day facilities including supermarkets, surgeries and other shops. There is a mainline railway station at Gillingham which offers regular train services to London Waterloo or Paddington.

There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including the Port Regis Preparatory School, Bryanston School, Sherborne School and Hazlegrove Prep School.

Lot 2
Planning permission was granted on the 14th December 2021, planning reference 2/2020/1169/FUL for the demolition of two semi-redundant cottages and the construction of two new semi-detached houses.

The site, which totals some 0.65 acres lies on the eastern boundary of the holding, enjoying separate access off the council road.

Planning permission makes a provision for each dwelling to offer accommodation on the ground floor of entrance porch, open plan sitting room, kitchen and dining area with stairs to first floor and utility room with door to outside and cloakroom. On the first floor, three double bedrooms (two en-suite), a single bedroom and family bathroom.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots.

Tenure & Possession
Vacant possession will be granted on completion.

Basic Payment Scheme
The holding is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme and entitlements will be transferred to the purchaser following completion. For the avoidance of doubt, the 2023 payment will be claimed and retained by the vendor.

Services
Lot 2: Mains electricity and water is connected to the site.

Health & Safety
Potential purchasers are required to take particular care when inspecting the property, recommended to wear supportive footwear for viewings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven and slippery ground surfaces.

Sporting Rights
All sporting rights are included within the sale in so far as they are available.

Rights of Way
There is a public footpath running along the southern part of the farm.

Local Authority
Dorset Council

Viewings
By prior appointment with the vendors’ agents, Carter Jonas Taunton office. FAO David Hebditch.

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