Barn and Land TheMiddleton Bungalow by and Pony Paddock, Fritchley Barn and Land, Longload Lane, Middleton by Wirksworth, , DE4 4NB

A truly wonderful opportunity to purchase a detached barn with full planning permission granted to convert to a holiday cottage. Occupying a stunning rural setting with land extending to approximately 2.8 acres in all.

Rarely does such an exciting project come to the market in such a delightful rural setting.

The land and barn is designated as a site of special scientific interest to ensure this land and the surrounding countryside is unspoilt for years to come.

Gated vehicular access with off road parking adjacent to the barn

For Sale by Tender Guide Price £100,000 - £150,000 closing date for tenders Wednesday 7th of April 2021 at 12 noon.

Location The barn and land occupy a simply stunning location enjoying panoramic countryside views across the Derwent Valley. It is accessed off Longload Lane which is something of an unmade lane at the end of Duke Street on the edge of the village of Middleton by Wirksworth.

The village of Middleton by Wirksworth as the name suggests neighbours the market town of Wirksworth. The village itself has two public houses, a church and a village primary school. Wirksworth town is just 2 miles away having a comprehensive range of amenities.

There are a number of popular tourist attractions within close proximity. Middleton's own stone centre on the edge of the village is attracting increasing interest from visitors to the area. For those who enjoy walking/cycling, Middleton Top visitors centre is a lovely spot to join up to the with Black Rocks and Canal also providing lovely walking just a few miles away. It should also be noted that Middleton is just outside of the National Park which offers beautiful scenery and delightful walks.

Matlock and Matlock Bath are within 5 miles and offer popular family attractions such as the cable car and Gulliver's Kingdom theme park. Also offering a good range of shops, public houses, gift shops and cafes. is just 5 miles away with its associated walks and water sports. Slightly further a field, but within 15 miles, are the historic picturesque market towns of Ashbourne and Bakewell, just outside Bakewell is the Chatsworth Estate containing the stately home of .

Description The land is divided into four separate paddocks with gated interconnecting access and dry stone wall boundaries. The barn sits in the North East corner of the entrance field with a gated access in the South west corner of the same field with stoned track leading to the barn from the gated access off Longload lane.

The land is slightly undulating with the panoramic views enjoyed from the Barn and land across the Derwent Valley being simply stunning. The area and village of Middleton was historically renowned for its lead mining and there are a number of disused lead mines within the land predominantly in the Eastern paddock. The land extends to approximately 2.8 acres in all.

Planning Information The barn has been granted full planning permission to convert the detached stone barn to a holiday cottage and this would be a simply stunning location for a holiday cottage. Within the planning consent is also the permission for a private water treatment unit to serve the barn for domestic use. Off road parking is earmarked to the side of the property with access along the current stoned drive along the side of the field.

Further information and documents about the planning consent can be found on the Derbyshire Dales District Council website using planning reference 20/00909/FUL.

General Remarks Conditions of Tender The property is being sold by TENDER. Tenure and Possession Official tender forms with copies of the contract and conditions of sale will be available Freehold with vacant possession on completion from the agent at least 10 days before the tender closing date.

Services ALL TENDERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL FORMS AND MUST BE RECEIVED A buyer should make their own enquires in relation to the connection of services. There to Bagshaws, Vine House, 15 Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE are currently no services connected to the site. BY 12 noon on Wednesday 7th of April 2021

Fixtures & Fittings A formal confirmation that the 10% deposit is instantly available relative to the tender Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the sum must accompany the tender form. purchase price. A formal confirmation will be required to confirm that a buyer has nominated a legal Local Authority representative who will be able to exchange contracts within 48hours hours of offer Derbyshire Dales District Council T: 01629 761100. acceptance and complete 28 days thereafter (earlier by mutual agreement).

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements The successful purchaser will be required to contribute towards the vendors costs to the The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and value of £3000 as a contribution towards the vendors solicitor charges and agents fees. wayleaves whether or not defined in these particulars. Please note that all purchasers submitting a tender must provide two forms of Viewing identification to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. This means a The property and land can only be viewed strictly by appointment through the Bagshaws passport or driving licence together with a utility bill for proof of address for all named Ashbourne Office contactable on 01335 342201 or e-mail: [email protected]. purchasers.

Directions It is imperative that all tenders are within sealed envelopes, marked for the attention of From our Ashbourne Office — Proceed out of the town towards Matlock on the B5035 Paul Barnett with “Barn and Land at Middleton - Tender” clearly stated on the front of the remain on this road for approximately 10 miles going around the edge of Carsington Wa- envelope. ter and proceeding to the cross roads at Middleton with the Rising Sun public house on your left, turn left into the village of Middleton and proceed into the village. Just after the Interested parties are advised to consult their legal advisers if there are any points of Nelsons Arms public house turn right onto Duke Street and continue to the end of Duke which they are uncertain. No further queries will be dealt with after the tender deadline Street and onto a single track, the gated access to the land and Barn will be found down and the purchaser will be deemed to have knowledge of the contract of sale and to have this track on the right hand side clearly identified by the Bagshaws ‘For Sale’ board. satisfied themselves fully upon all matters contained or referred to therein. It is advised that all interested parties should have a nominated solicitor who will have advised on the Basic Payment Scheme contract and be instructed to adhere to the exchange and completion timescales. We understand that entitlements are not available with this land as far as we are aware. It should be noted that the Vendor is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any Agents Note tender. Any accepted offer is at the Sellers absolute discretion. Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that all measurements, distances and Vendors Solicitor areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of Lovedays Solicitors, 6 St Johns Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4DR. printing. These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for Contact: Richard Horton. Tel: 01629 822515 sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale.

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