LOT 3: A parcel of productive Grade 3 arable land – 46.43 acres
A parcel of level to gently sloping productive Grade 3 arable land. South facing in parts, largely easily workable and capable of good yields. Also previously in a cereal rotation with a maize crop being grown in 2025.
SITUATION The sought after location of Cruxton within the rolling West Dorset countryside, surrounded by steep sided valleys and bordered by the River Frome, provides an attractive opportunity with further sporting and amenity appeal.
Cruxton Manor Farm is situated just less than 1 mile south of the village of Maiden Newton providing village shops, garage, doctor’s surgery, fuel station, a public house and a primary school. The County Town of Dorchester, 9 miles to the south, provides an excellent range of retail, recreational and commercial facilities.
The A35 and A37 trunk roads and mainline stations at Dorchester provide good communication links. The area is well served by independent and state schools including the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Milton Abbey, Bryanston and Sunninghill Prep School.
TENURE AND POSSESSION The freehold interest of the property is offered with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES Information relating to services, rights of way, retained rights and access for each lot is available from the agents on request. Early entry will be permitted (if appropriate) for the purchasers to conduct tillages and sow spring crops at their risk and cost.
SPORTING Cruxton Manor Farm is well known for its established and reputable shoot. All sporting rights to include deer stalking are included and run with the rest of the freehold, with the exception of the fishing rights on the River Frome.
All further details of the sporting arrangements are available from the selling agents.
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND PUBLIC ACCESS There is a public footpath crossing this lot. Further information is available from the agents.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The delinked payments will be retained by the vendors. The land is registered on the Rural Land Register.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES The farm is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Agreement. Further details available from the selling agents.
DESIGNATIONS All of the farm lies within the Dorset National Landscape (previously Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone within part of the Poole Harbour catchment.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset Council
METHOD OF SALE The property is for sale as a whole or in 8 lots by Private Treaty.
DIRECTIONS From Dorchester, take the A37 towards Yeovil, after about four miles turn left onto the A356 (Crewkerne Road). Drive through the village of Maiden Newton, past the right turn to Chilfrome and take the left fork to Wynford Eagle, West Compton and Bridport. Go over the small bridge and take the first left to Frome Vauchurch and Cruxton. Cruxton Manor Farm lies at the end of a no through road.
VIEWING By prior appointment with the Vendors’ Joint agents, Carter Jonas (Taunton office) or Symonds and Sampson (Poundbury office).
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