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off Wirksworth Road, Duffield

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Charming Grade II listed barn conversion
  • Separate single storey annex
  • Generous plot with wrap around gardens
  • Lovely countryside views & rural walks
  • Highly desirable semi rural location
  • Within catchment for the prestigious Ecclesbourne School
  • Less than a 5 minute drive from the centre of Duffield village
  • EPC rating D. Council tax band E
  • Full of character features including exposed beams & stonework

Description

The main residence features a thoughtfully designed interior blending traditional character with modern comforts, including exposed beams and stone elevations, creating a warm and inviting family home.

Externally, the property is surrounded by established lawned gardens bordering onto open countryside, with multiple seating areas. A detached garage (part of which has been converted into the a home office but could easily be reinstated) and ample driveway parking further enhance this unique home. The annex provides a potential additional income as a holiday let or a lovely home for a dependent relative.

Positioned within the catchment area for Ecclesbourne School, the property combines semi rural living with miles of open countryside walks and easy access to excellent local amenities with the centre of Duffield village just five minutes drive away, the towns of Belper and Wirksworth are just 15 minutes away and Derby city 20 minutes.

To describe the property in more detail starting at the front entrance door which opens into quite a grand entrance hall with exposed beams, the original Flagstone floor and exposed stonework, stairs rise to the first floor landing with an under stair store cupboard and oak latch doors lead off to the ground floor living spaces.

The generous drawing room overlooks the garden and features a magnificent exposed brick fireplace with a cast-iron log burner on a stone hearth, exposed beams and stone walls plus a decorative internal window into the kitchen.

The large farmhouse kitchen is the heart of the home with an open dining space which connects out onto the rear patio and windows overlooking the rear garden ad views beyond. The kitchen area has been refitted with a range of matching wall and base units with roll edge wood effect work surfaces over, incorporating a one and a half bowl enamel sink drainer unit with mixer tap. There are a range of integrated appliances including; a Range cooker with hidden extractor over, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, and dishwasher. There is solid wood flooring and exposed beams to the ceiling.

Moving back through the property to the inner lobby where there is plenty of hanging space for coats, a window to the front, tiled floor and latch doors to cloakroom/WC and study.

The guest WC is a fitted with low flush WC, pedestal wash basin, wood flooring and a heated towel rail. There is a feature exposed stone wall and beamed ceiling.

The study is a lovely place to work and doubles up as a snug with French doors to the rear elevation providing access to the garden, beamed ceiling and exposed stone wall.

On the first floor a central landing has an exposed stone wall, Velux window, exposed beamed ceiling and useful store cupboard. More latch doors lead to the bedrooms and into the family bathroom. Bedroom one has an exposed stone wall, window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes and door leading to its own en suite having a three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and double width shower enclosure with power shower and hair shower attachment. Wood effect floor covering and a chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom two makes a stunning guest room with an exposed stone wall, fitted wardrobes and French doors opening to the side elevation providing stunning views over open countryside and also leading to the original hay loft staircase which provides direct access to the garden.
Bedroom three overlooks the front garden with more exposed stone and a storage alcove.

The family bathroom features a four piece bathroom suite comprising a low flush WC, pedestal wash basin, double width shower enclosure with power shower and a feature claw-foot, roll top bath with centrally mounted taps and shower attachment. There is a chrome heated towel rail, a Velux skylight and wood flooring.

The Annex is fully detached from the house with accommodation arranged all on one level and includes a large double bedroom with double aspect windows, fitted wardrobes, and a door leading into an en suite that is fitted with a four piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash basin, double width shower enclosure with mains fed shower and feature claw-foot, roll top bath with centrally mounted taps and shower attachment.

There is a separate lounge/home office which has been created out of part of the garage with a courtesy door into what remains as a storage area with the original garage doors providing separate access from the outside.

Outside the property is set off a quiet side road off the main Wirksworth Road with a low stone boundary wall with entrance via a five bar gate which leads to a generous gravelled parking area with off road parking for several vehicles. Beautiful gardens surround the property to the front, there is a spacious lawn with herbaceous borders, inset fruit trees and stocked flowerbeds. To the side of the front garden, is the detached Annex and garage, with a raised decked seating area behind, perfect for enjoying the stunning countryside views. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with a sheltered patio seating area, pergola, stone wall boundaries, a greenhouse and timber shed.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices. It is common for property Titles to contain Covenants, a copy of the Land Registry title is available to view on request.
Property construction:
Parking: Drive
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil and LPG
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre
See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Amber Valley Borough Council / Tax Band E
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA/06032026
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-03-19

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
56 D
69 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 79% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Duffield the Meadows Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    260
    Type
    Community school
  • William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    244
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Milford Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    80
    Type
    Community school
  • The Curzon CofE Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Turnditch Church of England Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Ecclesbourne School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,604
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Allestree Woodlands School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,373
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Belper School and Sixth Form Centre3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,212
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,465
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • John Flamsteed Community School4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    850
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Duffield, Duffield1.5 miles
Morrisons Belper, Belper2.3 miles
Aldi Belper, Belper2.4 miles

GP surgery

Appletree Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Duffield Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Babington Hospital2.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Duffield Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Wirksworth Road0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Belper11 min · 4.3 miles
Ripley18 min · 8.9 miles
Wirksworth13 min · 7.2 miles
Derby (city)14 min · 7.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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