Makepeace Meadow enjoys a wonderful combination of open meadowland, river frontage, established hedgerows and deciduous trees which populate the banks of the river. The planting of new woodland on the land would serve to compliment the dynamic habitats already in place, which attract a mixture of wildlife. Prospective buyers may wish to consider a planting plan to compliment the natural topography of the land, with glades, rides and perhaps a wildflower meadow.

The western boundary of the land is formed by the River Frome, which is one of the major chalk streams in the South West. The river can be found teeming with wildlife ranging from the tiniest invertebrates to fish, birds and large aquatic mammals. The river would prove attractive to those who have conservation and amenity interests.

Makepeace Meadow is currently down to grass having had previous use as pastureland for livestock. The land is broadly flat, dropping very gently from the entrance on the east down to the river on the western edge. The eastern and southern boundaries are formed by well established hedgerows, which themselves provide important habitats for wildlife. The western boundary is formed by the river, whilst the northern boundary is demarcated with a line of stakes. The land offers an excellent opportunity for woodland creation, for either carbon offsetting or amenity use. The established trees on the western perimeter and surrounding land will provide a natural seed source which will aid woodland regeneration.

The meadow provides an ideal escape from everyday life, presenting prospective buyers with a canvas on which they could shape the land to suit their needs, and develop a conservation project which could be left to the benefit of generations to come.

The land benefits from excellent access almost directly off the A356 (Dorchester Road). The meadow is located just outside the village of Maiden Newton in Dorset, approximately 8 miles to the north west of Dorchester, and around 25 minutes from various spots on the Jurassic Coast. In terms of finding the meadow, whilst heading north up the A356 from Dorchester, the “Planting Land” sign can be seen on the left hand side by a lay-by 2km after the village of Frampton (with a further 2km to go before reaching Maiden Newton). Please park here and carefully climb the gate and turn immediately right, where you will find the entrance to Makepeace Meadow about 10 metres ahead of you.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant