Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset
- Land size
- 1.53 acres
Key Features
- 1.53 acres of pasture and river
- Approximately 200 yards of fishing rights
- Attractive River Stour frontage
- Young and mature broadleaf trees
- Agricultural, conservation and recreational potential
- Seasonal agricultural vehicle access
- Direct pedestrian access from highway
Description
1.53 acres (0.62 ha) of land with approximately 200 yards of single bank fishing rights, situated in a rural yet accessible location with a range of amenities nearby.
Auction - For Sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 2.00pm at the Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property - The property extends to approximately 1.53 acres (0.62 hectares) and comprises a predominantly level block of rough riverside pasture, with gently varying topography, a mixture of young and mature broadleaf trees and a diverse range of established riverside flora. The title includes half the river bed of the River Stour and benefits from approximately 200 yards of single-bank fishing rights. Offering considerable amenity and environmental appeal, the land is well-suited to a range of agricultural, conservation and recreational uses, subject to any necessary consents.
Situation - The land occupies an attractive rural position on the outskirts of Shillingstone and west of the prominent ancient hill fort Okeford Hill. Shillingstone provides a range of everyday village amenities, whilst the historic Georgian market town of Blandford Forum lies approximately 6 miles to the south and offers a wider selection of shops, services and recreational facilities.
Access - Access to the land can be gained by vehicle for agricultural purposes across adjoining, separately owned land and through the River Stour. Due to seasonal variations in river levels and flow, this access route is typically only viable during the summer months when water levels are sufficiently low. The riverbed is predominantly comprised of stone and gravel and is suitable for crossing by 4x4 or agricultural vehicle when river levels permit. Please refer to the sale plan for the route of access. Pedestrian access is available from the east, directly from the public highway. There are also a number of public car parks within the immediate vicinity of the property less than a minute walk away.
Services - There are no mains services. River water only.
Agents Notes - - The land is situated in Flood Zone 3 for planning purposes.
- Please take care near the river when viewing.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Local Authority - Dorset Council -
Solicitors - Wilsons Solicitors LLP
Tel:
Email: Helen.
Viewing - Unaccompanied during daylight hours with a set of sales particulars in hand, after first informing the agent. Please contact Will Cairns on .
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-19
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 14 Cheap Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford815 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 125
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shillingstone Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- William Barnes Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Community school
- Durweston Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 144
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Sturminster Newton High School3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 605
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Blandford School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Shaftesbury School7.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 782
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gillingham School9.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,684
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown12 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 10 metres away.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
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