Water Meadow Lane, East Burton, Wool
- Land size
- 3.41 acres
Key Features
- For sale by Auction Thursday 24 September 2026
- 3.41 acres (1.38 hectares) of attractive meadow/pasture land
- Predominantly level and gently undulating
- Frontage to the Waterbarn Channel
- Established boundaries providing a large degree of privacy
- Vehicular access from Water Meadow Lane
- Established willow trees throughout parts
Description
3.41 acres (1.38 hectares) of attractive meadow land with river frontage, situated in a peaceful rural position on the edge of East Burton.
The Land - The land extends to 3.41 acres (1.38 hectares) and comprises predominantly level and gently undulating meadow, offering an attractive open aspect and a range of potential amenity uses, subject to any necessary consents. The land is accessed from Water Meadow Lane, with boundaries formed by established hedgerows and fencing providing a large degree of privacy. The surrounding area is predominantly rural, with a mixture of agricultural land and residential properties.
The land has been in our client’s ownership for a number of years, during which time they have planted a substantial number of willow and poplar trees, now well established throughout parts of the meadow, offering a purchaser the opportunity for future commercial harvesting. The land may also offer potential for temporary recreational camping, subject to the necessary conditions, limitations and any required notifications or consents.
Works have also been undertaken to sections of the river bank, with the intention of reducing the risk of flooding. Several pathways have been mown around and through the meadow, providing easy access across the land, with a number of seating areas positioned at various points to make the most of the peaceful surroundings. There is vehicular access from Water Meadow Lane via a bridge, with two access points to the south-western corner of the land.
The Waterburn Channel, part of the River Frome, runs along the southern boundary.
Situation - The land is situated in a peaceful rural position, on the edge of the village of East Burton. The surrounding area is predominantly rural, with the River Frome and open countryside nearby, whilst the village provides a small number of local amenities. The nearby town of Wool provides a wider range of everyday facilities, whilst the popular coastal destinations of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are within easy reach.
The county town of Dorchester is approximately 10 miles away and provides an extensive range of shopping, recreational and commercial facilities. The area is well placed for access to the wider road network, with the A352 providing connections towards Dorchester and Wareham.
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Services - Natural water supply
Local Authority - Dorset Council
Agents Notes - The land benefits from an unrestricted right of access over the area hatched brown on the sale plan. The Waterbarn Channel falls within the River Frome SSSI. There are no public rights of way crossing the land. We understand that the land can be subject to seasonal flooding.
Solicitors - Kernon Kelleher Solicitors
Blandford Forum DT11 7EB
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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 96 Bare & Undeveloped 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
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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 Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School984 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Wool Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 116
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bovington Academy1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 95
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Frome Valley CofE First School4.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 141
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Purbeck School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown6.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dorset Studio School7.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Studio schools
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School8.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 714
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lytchett Minster School8.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,624
- Type
- Foundation school
* 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 50 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 40 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 60 metres away.
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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