Land for sale

A unique opportunity to acquire up to four lots of productive and useful grassland, extending to approx. 64.39 acres (26.06 hectares) in total alongside a range of traditional agricultural buildings, boasting potential for conversion (subject to planning consents). The land on offer is all suitable for grazing, and most for mowing, appealing to those with agricultural, equestrian, smallholder and/or development interests.
The land is located in a sought-after area, with far-reaching views across the Derbyshire countryside, and is within close proximity of popular towns.

For Sale by Public Auction at 3pm on 19th May 2025 at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Location - The land and barns on offer situate in a rural but accessible position, on the outskirts of the village of Bolehill, located within the Derbyshire countryside. Whilst being rural, the property offers good road links to popular nearby villages, towns, and amenities including Matlock to the north (4.2 miles), Belper to the southeast (6.6 miles), Ashbourne to the southwest (10.1 miles), and Bakewell to the northwest (12.5 miles). The property sits just a stones throw from the Peak District National Park, benefitting from an array of local walks, bridleways, trails and beauty spots.

Description - The sale of land and barns off Oakerthorpe Road offers an exciting opportunity to purchase multiple lots of grassland, ranging in acreage, with a mixture of traditional outbuildings. The property locates in a highly desirable location where land rarely becomes available on the open market, suiting those with agricultural, equestrian, and/or potential development interests.
The property briefly comprises four lots; two barns and 4.38 acres of grassland, 16.18 acres, 2.29 acres, and a barn with 41.54 acres, all down to permanent pasture. The buildings present development opportunity (subject to the necessary planning consents), and are flexible in their uses.

Directions - From Matlock town centre, head south on the A6 Dale Road and follow the road through Matlock Bath. At Cromford traffic lights turn right onto the B5056 signposted for Newhaven, and follow the road for approximately 1.0 mile. Turn left under the bridge onto Oakerthorpe Road and follow the road round through the village for approx. 0.5 miles. The property can be found on the left hand side, indicated by our ‘for sale’ board. Access to the property is off Sough Lane where a right of way is granted.

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Lot B - 16.18 Acres - Lot B presents a manageable block of grassland extending to approx. 16.18 acres (6.55 hectares), suitable for both mowing and grazing, and divided into multiple parcels of productive permanent pasture. Boundaries include a mixture of both dry stone walling, and post and wire fencing, with a small collection of mature trees to the perimeter.
The land lends itself to those wishing to extend their agricultural enterprises, and boasts good access off Oakerthorpe Road, as well as a right of way for access off Sough Lane to the north, bordering Lot A.

General Information -

Services - Lot A— mains water has recently been disconnected but the connection is still in place and can be reconnected by contacting Severn Trent. Lot D— has mains water connected by a submeter from the neighbouring property and the purchaser will be responsible to paying for the water usage. No services are connected to Lots B and C.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

Tenure And Possession - Each lot is sold with vacant possession granted upon completion.

Sporting, Mineral And Timber Rights: - The sporting and mineral rights are not included in the sale. It is understood that the timber rights are included in the sale as far as they exist.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements: - The property is sold subject to, with the benefits of the rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not defined in these particulars. Each lot benefits from a right of way for access along the unadopted Sough Lane. A public bridleway runs through Lot D, and a third-party has a right of way across the access track through.

Covenants - There are covenants on the all Lots which restricts the land from being used for caravaning, other temporary dwellings and camping, not any noxious noisome or offensive trade manufacture or business which might be or become a nuisance to the owners or occupiers of adjoining property, without prior approval. Lot D also has a covenant as follows: The use of the property hereby conveyed for agricultural and forestry purposes only and that no buildings or other erections shall be constructed on the property hereby conveyed without the prior written approval of the Vendors as to the siting thereof such approval not to be unreasonably withheld." Please contact the office for further information.

Countryside Stewardship - The land is currently not entered into any schemes. For further details on the options available, please contact the Bakewell office.

Local Authority - Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Rd, Matlock DE4 3NN

Viewing - The land may be viewed in day light hours when in possession of a copy of these particulars. .

Vendors Solicitors - Lovedays Solicitors, Sherwood House, 1 Snitterton Road, Matlock DE4 3LZ.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered by Public Auction at 3.00pm on Monday 19th May 2025 at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH.

Deposits & Completion - The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon the fall of the hammer. Please note that proof of identification must also be provided to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The signing of the Contract of Sale and 10% deposit is legally binding on both parties and completion will occur within 28 days thereafter, unless otherwise stated at the auction. The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer’s fee of £500 plus VAT (£600 inc. of VAT) for all lots sold up to a value of £99,999. For any lots sold at or over £100,000 the buyer’s fee will be £750 plus VAT (£900 inc. of VAT), payable on the fall of the hammer. For on-line buyers only, there is an additional on-line buyer’s premium of £500 plus VAT (£600 inc. of VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.

Conditions Of Sale - The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the office of the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale and will not be read at the sale. The Auctioneers and Solicitors will be in the sale room fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the auction to deal with any matter arising from either the conditions of Sale, the Sales Particulars or relating to the auction generally. At the appointed time the sale will commence and thereafter no further queries will be dealt with and the purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied himself fully upon all matters contained or referred to therein, whether or not the purchaser has read them. “The Guide Price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the likely selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a Reserve Price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the Guide Price. Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.