Land at Higher Eype - Lot A

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AND VIA LIVESTREAM ON THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2022 AT 2.00PM AT DIGBY HALL, HOUND STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3AB and at auctionhouse.co.uk/symondsandsampson

The Land
Lot A: 16.84 acres of productive, level to gently sloping arable land on the Western outskirts of the town of Bridport with outstanding far-reaching panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Jurassic Coast. Arranged as two conveniently sized parcels, the land is free draining and supported an excellent crop of Winter Wheat for the 2022 season.

Lot A is accessed via two gateways off Higher Eype Road to the South whilst Lot B is accessed via a gateway off New Street Lane to the East.

Situation, Directions & Access
The land is conveniently situated just over a mile from the centre of Bridport with Eype Beach less than a mile to the South. From the centre of Bridport, head South from Bridport Town Hall on South Street, merging into West Bay Road. At the Crown Roundabout, head West on the A35 towards Chideock. Continue for 0.8 miles before turning left towards Eype. For Lot A, continue uphill then turn right onto Higher Eype Road, access taken from two gateways on the right-hand side. For Lot B, turn right onto New Street Lane, access taken from the gateway on the left-hand side just after Wellwaters.

Services
Mains water connection in Lot A leading to Lot B. An easement will be reserved over Lot A to continue the supply to Lot B. If lots are sold to different buyers, the purchaser of Lot B will need to arrange a sub-meter and be liable for the connection cost.

Tenure
The Freehold is available with vacant possession upon completion.

Basic Payment Scheme & Countryside Stewardship
BPS Entitlements for both lots are available and are included in the sale. The vendors will retain the payment for the current scheme year in full. The entitlements will be transferred to the successful purchaser subject to paying the agent’s costs for arranging transfer. The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship Agreements.

Overage
The property will be sold subject to an overage provision on the whole or any part or parts of Lots A & B, with or without other land, to be triggered on the grant of planning permission for any development excluding a single residential dwelling, agricultural, equestrian or horticultural development. This will be effective for a period of 30 years, from the date of completion, at 30% of an increase in value. Further details available in the legal pack.

Agricultural Notes
Lot B is currently farmed in hand by the vendors, has been in the arable rotation for a number of years with consistently good yields. A footpath crosses the Eastern field of Lot A whilst another runs along the Western boundary of Lot B.

Sporting Rights
Sporting rights in hand and included with both lots.

Designations
The land is within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Viewing
During daylight hours with a set of particulars to hand after informing the agents.

The land is conveniently situated just over a mile from the centre of Bridport with Eype Beach less than a mile to the South.



Marketed by: Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester