Smallholding for sale in Chard

This property is marketed by:
Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Key Features

• Dutch Barn with lean-tos
• 7.27 acres of pasture and woodland
• Quiet location with countryside views

Description

An exciting opportunity to purchase a Dutch barn and lean-tos together with approximately 7.27 acres of permanent pasture and woodland.

For sale by Informal Tender. Tenders close Friday 23rd May 2025 at 12 noon.

The property extends in total to approximately 7.27 acres (2.94 hectares) and comprises a single enclosure of gently sloping permanent pasture, which features some steeper terraces that lead down towards a spring. To the south of the holding is a small stand of woodland, which we understand was planted in the early 1980’s, and comprises of a mixture of species, including conifers, Poplar and Beech. The land is predominately enclosed with mature hedgerow boundaries with various mature hedgerow trees and some stock proof fencing.

Located on the land is a useful three bay Dutch barn (14.00m x 9.50m) beneath a curved roof, with lean to extensions (14.00m x 6.60m and 14.00m x 6.30m) which are constructed on the south eastern and north western elevations. The building is predominately enclosed with corrugated iron cladding and spaced timber board elevations and under a mono pitched box profile roof. Internally, the building has an earth floor. Adjoining the building to the north east, is a small concrete yard.

The land is sold subject to a full and unrestricted right of access, at all times and for all purposes, from the public highway, over the land shaded and hashed in orange.

Part of the property falls within the Dorset National Landscape.

Flood Risk :

The land is in an area at a very low risk from river or sea flooding and a very low risk from surface water flooding. (Gov.uk)

The land and buildings at Laymore, Dorset, are located in a peaceful and rural setting just south of Winsham, a popular village offering a range of local amenities including a shop, primary school, and community facilities. The property benefits from good access to the surrounding road network, with the A358 located approximately 5 miles away, connecting to the A30 and A303 for wider regional travel. The nearby town of Chard lies approximately 5 miles to the west, offering a broader range of shops, services, and recreational opportunities. Dorset’s Jurassic coastal town of Lyme Regis is located 7.5 miles to the south. The land enjoys a scenic position within the countryside, making it suitable for a range of agricultural, equestrian, or amenity uses, subject to any necessary consents.

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To reach the property from the centre of Winsham, head south on the B3162 towards Laymore, proceed along this road for approximately 1.5 miles, before taking the right hand turn on an unnamed road, just past The Squirrel Inn. Continue for approximately 50m where the property can be found on the right hand side and will be clearly marked with a Greenslade Taylor Hunt ‘For Sale’ board at the entrance.