Windley Barn, Idridgehay, Derbyshire
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- Beautiful Grade II Listed Barn Conversion with a One Bedroom Annexe
- Private Position - Character Features
- Countryside Views
- Spacious Lounge with Mezzanine
- Garden/Day Room
- Living Kitchen/Dining Room & Utility
- Four Bedrooms & Four Bathrooms
- Private Generous Gardens
- One Bedroom Holiday Cottage/Annexe
- Large Driveway with Planning Permission Granted for a Car Port/Garage
Description
BEAUTIFUL BARN CONVERSION WITH ANNEXE – A four bedroom barn conversion with a one bedroom annexe enjoying a private position with countryside views located in a delightful rural location situated above the village of Idridgehay.
Windley Barn – Porch, hallway, lounge, garden/day room, living kitchen/dining room, utility, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Annexe – Lounge, living kitchen, one bedroom and shower room.
The private gardens enjoy shaped lawns with a varied selection of shrubs, plants and sun patio. Two timber sheds.
A large gated sweeping driveway provides car standing spaces for approximately eight vehicles with Planning Permission granted for a car port/garage.
The house is nicely tucked away in a peaceful yet easily accessible position on the edge of the village of Idridgehay, the property is surrounded by Derbyshire countryside - offering peace, privacy, and views without being isolated. Ideally positioned between the village of Duffield and the historic market town of Wirksworth, it offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity with convenient access to nearby amenities, transport links, and well-regarded schools.
The Location - The property occupies a delightful rural location situated above the village of Idridgehay. It is located approximately 7 miles from the centre of Ashbourne known as the gateway to Dovedale and the famous Peak District National Park and local leisure activities include Carsington Water with its fishing and sailing. A wider range of amenities are available in the charming old town of Wirksworth approximately 4 miles to the north. The City of Derby is only 10 miles away and Derby's outer ring road provides convenient access to major trunk roads, the motorway network and many other midland and northern centres including the M6 and M1 Motorways and East Midlands International Airport. There is a regular train service from Derby to London St Pancras which takes approximately 95 minutes.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance Porch - With double opening front doors both having inset windows, solid oak wood flooring and internal half glazed door giving access to spacious hallway.
Spacious Hallway - 5.09 x 4.19 (16'8" x 13'8") - With solid oak wood flooring with underfloor heating, staircase leading to first floor, exposed timbers and fitted wall lights.
Light & Spacious Lounge - 9.29 x 4.99 (30'5" x 16'4") - With the centre point being the featured large brick fireplace with inset oak lintel incorporating large log burning stove with raised brick hearth, featured half vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers, underfloor heating, sealed unit double glazed French doors, three sealed unit double glazed multipaned windows all having deep windowsills, wall lights and two additional sealed unit double glazed large windows.
Mezzanine -
Garden Room - 5.80 x 2.52 (19'0" x 8'3") - With solid wood flooring with underfloor heating, exposed stone wall, two skylight windows and sealed unit double glazed French doors opening onto sun patio and private gardens.
Living Kitchen/Dining Room - 7.44 x 4.97 x 3.09 (24'4" x 16'3" x 10'1") -
Dining Area - With tiled flooring with underfloor heating, fitted base units with wood worktops, stable door with inset window, multipaned sealed unit double glazed window with deep windowsill, oak internal door and sealed unit double glazed French doors opening onto sun patio and private gardens.
Kitchen Area - With one and a half stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, base units with drawer and cupboard fronts, tiled splash-backs, wall and base fitted units with solid wood worktops, two wall mounted china display cabinets, built-in stainless steel five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, built-in stainless steel combination microwave oven, built-in stainless steel electric fan assisted oven, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, continuation of the solid worktops forming a useful breakfast bar area, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, spotlights to ceiling, concealed worktop lights, sealed unit double glazed multipaned window with deep windowsill and useful pantry cupboard with solid oak shelving.
Utility Room - 3.49 x 1.61 (11'5" x 5'3") - With single stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, wall and base fitted units with solid wood worktops, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, sealed unit double glazed multipaned window, wall mounted central heating boiler and sealed unit double glazed door giving access to sun patio and private garden.
Inner Lobby - With solid oak wood flooring with underfloor heating and sealed unit double glazed door giving access to Holiday Cottage.
Bedroom Four - 4.54 x 4.21 (14'10" x 13'9") - With fitted carpet with underfloor heating, two principal beams to ceiling, sealed unit double glazed multipaned window with deep windowsill, sealed unit double glazed large window and internal oak door.
Shower Room - With separate shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, tiled splash-backs, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, shaver point, featured wallpapered wall and internal oak door.
First Floor -
Featured Landing - 6.76 x 4.85 (22'2" x 15'10") - With two radiators, exposed stone wall, exposed truss and beams, fitted wall lights and two skylight windows.
Bedroom One - 4.49 x 3.51 (14'8" x 11'6") - With two beams to ceiling, radiator, skylight window, sealed unit double glazed window and open space leading into wardrobe area.
Wardrobe Area - 3.55 x 1.10 plus wardrobes (11'7" x 3'7" plus war - With wardrobes with sliding doors providing storage and oak internal door.
Storage Cupboard - Housing the hi-efficiency hot water boiler and providing storage with oak door.
En-Suite - With double shower cubicle with chrome shower, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, fully tiled walls, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, skylight window, shaver point and internal oak door.
Inner Lobby - With exposed beams, fitted wall lights and latched stripped door giving access to bedroom three.
Bedroom Two - 4.32 x 2.42 (14'2" x 7'11") - With exposed beams to ceiling, radiator, skylight window and oak internal door.
Bedroom Three - 4.43 x 4.38 (14'6" x 14'4") - With two principal beams to ceiling, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to rear with deep windowsill, large sealed unit double glazed window and internal stripped latched door.
Bathroom - Bath with shower and shower screen, wash hand basin, low level w.c. tiled splashbacks, exposed beam, skylight window and internal oak door.
Shower Room - With separate shower cubicle with shower, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, tiled splash-backs, shaver point, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, beam to ceiling, extractor fan, sealed unit double glazed obscure window and internal oak door.
Windy Barn's Private Gardens - A generous sized garden with shaped lawns and a varied selection of shrubs, plants and trees enjoying a high degree of privacy with a warm south to south-westerly aspect. Indian stone sun patio, fruit trees and bushes. Outside lights, cold water tap, power and bin store.
Garden Shed - 3.50 x 2.22 (11'5" x 7'3") -
Timber Shed - 1.69 x 1.07 (5'6" x 3'6") - With power and lighting.
Annexe Cottage -
Lounge - 3.53 x 3.02 (11'6" x 9'10") - With wood flooring, electric heating, exposed timbers, exposed stonework and staircase leading to living kitchen.
Living Kitchen - 3.70 x 2.10 (12'1" x 6'10") - With single stainless steel sink unit, fitted base cupboards, wood worktops, built-in four ring electric hob, built-in electric oven, extractor hood, wood flooring, sealed unit double glazed French doors, staircase leading to bedroom and sealed unit double glazed multipaned window.
Shower Room - 1.48 x 1.45 (4'10" x 4'9") - With separate shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash handbasin, low level WC, tiled splash-backs, tiled flooring, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, heated chrome towel rail/radiator and internal latched door.
Stairs Leading To Bedroom -
Bedroom - 3.85 x 3.63 (12'7" x 11'10") - With exposed beams, sealed unit double glazed window and fitted wall lights.
The Briar's Garden - A gravelled patio garden with exposed stone wall, flowerbeds, countryside views and enjoys a warm south-westerly aspect.
Gated Large Driveway - A large sweeping gravelled driveway with turning space provides car standing spaces for approximately eight vehicles.
Planning Permission Granted For A Garage/Car Port - Planning reference Amber Valley: AVA/2024/0010
Council Tax Band - F - Amber Valley
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-02
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Gas Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Turnditch Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 40
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hulland CofE Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wirksworth Junior School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Community school
- Wirksworth CofE Infant School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Anthony Gell School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 776
- Type
- Academy converter
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre4.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Type
- Foundation school
- The Ecclesbourne School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,604
- Type
- Academy converter
- John Flamsteed Community School6.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 850
- Type
- Academy converter
- Allestree Woodlands School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,373
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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Fletcher & Company, Duffield
Duffield House Town Street, Duffield, DE56 4GD
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