Land for sale

Bay Road, Gillingham SP8

5.78 acres (2.34 ha) of pasture arranged in two parcels adjoining the River Lodden, with a concrete block storage barn and stables extending in total to approximately 2,100 sqft.

Auction

For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 2.00pm at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AA. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

Situation

Situated approximately 1.5 miles north-east of Gillingham, Foxhaven occupies an attractive rural location with convenient access to local amenities. Access is gained directly from the highway to the north via a hardcore-surfaced track. The property benefits from pleasant views across part of the Blackmore Vale towards Shaftesbury and Duncliffe Wood.

Communication links are excellent, with the A303 trunk road located approximately 5 miles to the north, providing convenient access east and west. Other nearby towns are Shaftesbury (8 miles), Wincanton (9 miles), and Sherborne (16 miles).

The Land

The land is southeast facing and comprises two level to gently sloping parcels of permanent pasture, extending down to the River Lodden which forms the southeastern boundary. The boundaries are comprised of established hedgerows and in part, stock-proof fencing. The land extends to approximately 5.78 acres (2.34 hectares) in total.

The Buildings

The buildings comprise a general-purpose barn and an adjoining stable block containing three stables. They are of rendered block construction beneath mono-pitched roofs with concrete floors. The barn measures approximately 30ft x 50ft and benefits from full-height double doors. The buildings extend to approximately 2,100 sqft in total and have most recently been used for general agricultural storage. There is potential to refurbish, alter or replace the existing buildings, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Services

Foxhaven is connected to both mains water and mains electricity.

Agents Notes

- The property is not subject to any overage provisions.
- There are no restrictive covenants preventing alternate uses.
- There are no public rights of way passing through the property.
- A portion of the land to the southeast is situated within Flood Zone 3.
- There is an exclusive development of 5 substantial detached dwellings currently being built on adjoining land to the north.
- Any effects present after 22nd July 2026 are included in the sale.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion

Local Authority

Dorset Council

Solicitors

Farnfields llp
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Viewing

Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s sole agents, Symonds & Sampson. Contact Will Cairns on .

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