Smithy Farm, Mansfield Road, Heath

A brick-built farmhouse with agricultural outbuildings and 1.73 acres, offering significant development potential following previous outline planning consent for eight dwellings. Commercial and development interests welcomed, subject to consent.

For Sale by Public Auction on the 21st September 2026 3pm at the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Location - Smithy Farm is situated on the outskirts of Heath village, which offers a small range of local amenities including a popular public house, a Church and a village hall. Further nearby towns where a wider range of amenities can be found include; Bolsover to the northeast (4.9 miles), Chesterfield to the northwest (5.0 miles), and Mansfield to the southeast (7.8 miles). The cities of Sheffield, Nottingham, and Derby are each within a 25 mile commute respectively. The property boasts pleasant rural outlooks with easy access to major transport links including being just a mile from junction 29 of the M1 motorway.

Description: - The sale of Smithy Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property upon a generous plot, extending to approximately 1.73 acres, with much potential in a highly accessible yet semi-rural location with easy access to amenities. Briefly, the property comprises a farmhouse with accommodation across two floors which would benefit from some internal modernisation, together with gardens, a small range of agricultural outbuildings presenting much opportunity for conversion or business use (subject to all the necessary planning consents), and a spacious surrounding yard area. The property boasts previous planning consent for the erection of eight dwellings, presenting great opportunity for small-scale developers.
Smithy Farms delivers a unique offering, suiting those with business, residential, and/or development interests— all subject to the necessary planning consents.
Please note: 46.33% of the final price is subject to VAT

Directions: - From the centre of Chesterfield head southeast along the A617 out of town for approx. 2.0 miles. Signposted for Temple Normanton, exit off the dual carriageway up the slip road, turning right at the crossroads onto Mansfield Road B6425. Continue along the B6425 for approx. 2.3 miles passing through Temple Normanton and towards the village of Heath. The property can be found on the left hand side and indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board.
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Farmhouse - The brick built farmhouse is in need of internal modernisation, but presents a great opportunity, being in reasonable condition externally and offers spacious accommodation for family living.

Internally, the ground floor accommodation includes a good-sized kitchen diner, a dining room, a pleasant lounge, a useful pantry space, and further general stores. The first floor offers four double bedrooms, with a family bathroom hosting a bath, basin, and w/c.

Although the property requires some modernisation, the farmhouse offers opportunity with much space to extend should one wish (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Externally, the property offers large lawned garden areas to the front and sides bounded by hedgerows, with mature trees presenting a rural outlook and a paved patio area for outside seating. The private driveway to the side of the farmhouse offers ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

Buildings And Yard - The property boasts a generous plot, with a spacious yard area hosting a collection of agricultural buildings. The buildings require repairs and general maintenance but offer large structures and footprints with great opportunity to renovate should one wish (subject to planning consent). The buildings are located to the northwest of the farmhouse, and briefly comprise;

Three bay timber framed and block built building with a three bay lean-to adjoining, in need of repairs - approx. 129m2
Stone and block-built former Poultry building, with concrete floor - approx. 165m2

The yard surrounding the farmhouse and buildings lends itself to commercial use, should a purchaser wish to run a business from the premises, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The property boasts a highly accessible location with great road links, perfectly suited to business use.

Development Potential - The property has previously benefitted from planning permission for the erection of eight detached dwellings—this permission has now lapsed but we consider the site to still have development potential. Any interested parties must do their own planning research and Bagshaws LLP will not be held responsible.
Previous planning permission;
Ref; 18/00287/OL| Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved except access for residential development of up to 8 dwellings. Conditionally approved in March 2019.

The property will suit those seeking a small-scale development project, or mixed-use property, with great development potential.

Services: - The property benefits from mains water, electricity, and gas. Please note the sale of the site includes the liability for the foul drainage serving a neighbouring property, which feeds into the same septic system as Smithy Farm.

Fixtures And Fittings: - Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure And Possession: - The property is sold freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.

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

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements: - There is a right of way down the drive and over land to the north to access adjoining land to the west.

Local Authority: - North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Ln, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6NG

Viewing: - Strictly by appointment only through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office on .

Vendor's Solicitors: - Currey and Co LLP, 33 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9HY

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Broadband Connectivity: - Broadband connectivity is not presently available at the property however it is understood that this can be obtained via mobile and/or satellite. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult the website to obtain an estimate of the broadband speed for this location.

Mobile Network Coverage: - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website ( to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: - Due to recent changes in legislation, all buyers must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence. The documentation collected will not be disclosed to any other party.

Method Of Sale: - This property is to be sold by Private treaty

Vat - Part of the property is subject to VAT. A percentage split of the final selling price will be divided into the following basis 53.34% for the Farmhouse (non VAT) and 46.66% for the yard and buildings (Subject to VAT).

Agents Note; - 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.