Summary - Bent lane, Darley Dale. DE4 2HN
Architect-designed detached house with panoramic Derwent Valley views
Separate 2-bed holiday cottage with roof terrace—income potential
Approximately 4.4 acres of garden and woodland, south-facing plot
Stone-built workshop with storage loft
Heating via Perge wood-fired boiler; log burners in main rooms
Derelict farmhouse on site requires renovation or clearance
Subject to Section 106 occupancy clause (agriculture/forestry restriction)
Slow broadband, private drainage; shared driveway access with neighbour
Set on about 4.4 acres above Darley Dale, this architect-designed detached home delivers wide southerly views across the Derwent Valley and generous family living space. The main house feels light and airy with an open-plan dining room, sitting room with log burner, garden room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A separate stone-built two-bedroom holiday cottage with roof terrace provides clear income or multi-generational potential, and a stone workshop adds practical value.
The site suits buyers who prize privacy and outdoor space: mature grounds, a flagged terrace, a turning circle with off-street parking and a tree-lined private drive set the tone. Heating is provided by a Perge wood-fired boiler with additional log burners in the main rooms, which will appeal to buyers seeking rural character and lower fuel dependency. The property is freehold and in a very affluent area close to Matlock, Bakewell and Chesterfield.
Important practical points: the estate is subject to a Section 106 occupancy clause requiring purchasers to be employed in agriculture or forestry, which materially narrows resale and purchase options. Broadband speeds are reported slow and drainage is by a private system. The wider site includes a derelict farmhouse described as an overgrown renovation project; that element will need investment or clearance. Council Tax band is above average (Band E).
This is a distinctive rural opportunity for a family or an investor who can meet occupancy conditions and is comfortable with some on-site repair/renovation work. The combination of main house, holiday cottage, workshop and substantial grounds creates flexible options—owner-occupier with holiday income, multi-generational living, or a gardener’s/land-based enterprise base—provided the S106 restriction is acceptable.
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