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Wingfield Road, Oakerthorpe, DE55

Land size
8.82 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • A unique opportunity to acquire these two period cottages
  • Set on a total plot of 8.823 acres (3.571 hectares) grazing land located the rear
  • Would convert into one superb detached family house with lovely open views
  • Enjoying a highly desirable village location
  • Requires modernization. Viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment
  • Council Tax Band B | Amber Valley Borough Council
  • EPC Rating 60D

Description

A unique opportunity to acquire these two period cottages which are situated in a highly desirable residential village. Set on a total plot of 8.823 acres (3.571 hectares). The grazing land is located immediately to the rear of the subject property which is a most valuable feature. The properties would convert into one superb detached family house which benefits from lovely open views to the front and rear of the property. The properties require modernization to the purchasers own taste and is a real gem in this superb location. Viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

The Old Post Office Cottage:

Entnrance Hallway: 3.33m x 1.67m (10'11" x 5'6"), UPVc part glazed entrance door, dog leg stairs rise to the first floor, UPVc double glazed window to the side, under stairs storage area and glazed Georgian style door opens to....

Dining Kitchen: 4.29m x 3.71m (14'1" x 12'2"), Double drainer stainless steel unit with hot and cold taps, a range of wall and base units, UPVc double glazed window enjoys the open aspect beyond Wingfield Road over the surrounding countryside, plumbing and space for washing machine, gas cooker point, fluorescent lighting to the ceiling and spot light and two radiators.

Lounge: 6.20m x 3.08m (20'4" x 10'1"), UPVc double glazed window to the side of the property, radiator, UPVc double glazed French doors open to the lovely rear garden and patio all enjoying this wonderful open aspect to the rear and access to the paddock grazing land. Gas fire with back boiler operating the central heating and hot water system.

On The First Floor: Dog leg stairs from the lounge rise to the first floor landing with access to the roof space and doors open to...

Front Bedroom 1: 4.31m into wardrobe x 3.69m (14'2" x 12'1"), Containing a range of wardrobes, wall light points, UPVc double glazed window enjoys view beyond Wingfield Road over the surrounding countryside and double panelled radiator.

Rear Bedroom 2: 4.30m x 3.11m (14'1" x 10'2"), UPVc double glazed window frames the view over the wonderful open aspect to the rear and the paddock grazing land. Cupboard contains the pre-lagged hot water cylinder, shelving over for linen with cold water cylinder, fitted wardrobe, radiator and wall light point.

Bathroom: 3.07m x 1.64m (10'1" x 5'5"), Containing an avocado coloured suite comprising pine panelled bath with shower over, fully tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, radiator and avocado coloured and UPVc double glazed window and electric shaver point.

Farm Cottage:

Lounge: 4.30m x 3.74m (14'1" x 12'3"), Two UPVc double glazed windows one enjoying the lovely aspect beyond Wingfield Road and one to the side, radiator, beams to the ceiling, brick built fire surround and plate rail.

Dining/Living Room: 4.28m x 3.10m (14'1" x 10'2"), UPVc double glazed door to the rear garden, Worcester wall mounted gas combination boiler, UPVc double glazed window, dog leg stairs rise to the first floor, high level window and beams to the ceiling.

Breakfast Kitchen: 3.63m x 3.39m (11'11" x 11'1"), Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with hot and cold taps, a range of wall and base units, electric cooker point, plumbing and space for washing machine, UPVc double glazed window enjoys the view to the rear garden with open aspect, UPVc double glazed window to the side, double panelled radiator, two single glazed feature triangular shaped window to the front.

On The First Floor: Landing with recessed cupboard off.

Front Bedroom 1: 4.31m x 3.76m (14'2" x 12'4"), UPVc double glazed window enjoying the view beyond Wingfield Road over the open countryside, classic tiled fire place, radiator and wall heater (not tested).

Bathroom: 3.11m x 2.81m (10'2" x 9'3"), Containing a coloured suite comprising panelled bath with hand grips, tiled splash back, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold tap tiled and splash back, radiator and cupboard contains the hot water cylinder and cold water tank over. Access to the roof space.

Externally: There is a fore garden with wrought iron gate. Five bar with driveway continues to the rear garden providing a good amount of off road car standing and turning area. Access to the paddocks to the rear. There is a good sized lawned garden with mature weeping willow tree and patio area.

Please Note: Due to the property being in the family for several generations, our clients wishes are for a covenant to be inserted into the sales contract against not more than two properties and there will be covenant against any further residential or commercial development within the curtilage of the house, garden and grassing paddocks to the rear.

Viewing: By appointment through Savidge & Brown on pressing option 2 for residential sales.

Postcode: The postcode for the satellite navigation user is DE55 7LH.

Offer Procedure: Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to our office and speak to a member of staff dealing with the sale as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser incurring unnecessary costs.
Under the Estate Agency Act 1991 you will be required to provide us financial information in order to verify your position before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations.

Anti-Money Laundering Checks: In accordance with the UK Money Laundering Regulations, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all buyers. This includes identity verification, sanctions screening, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) checks, along with ongoing monitoring. A fee of £36.00 per person (inclusive of VAT) will be payable to cover the cost of these checks. Buyers will be required to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and evidence of the source of funds before we can proceed with the sale.

Disclaimer: Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office. SERVICES: The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification. MEASUREMENTS: Please note all the measurement details are approximate and should not be relied upon as exact.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-04-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 187 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£56,684 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £121,298 / acre
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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
60 D
88 B

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

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

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & 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
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 8% 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

  • South Wingfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    133
    Type
    Community school
  • Croft Infant School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    166
    Type
    Community school
  • Woodbridge Junior School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    226
    Type
    Community school
  • Copthorne Community Infant School1.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Community school
  • Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    225
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • David Nieper Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    810
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Swanwick Hall School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,025
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Frederick Gent School3.6 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    801
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Ripley Academy3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    920
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tibshelf Community School4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    834
    Type
    Community school

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

Tesco Alfreton Superstore, Alfreton1.2 miles
Lidl Alfreton, Alfreton1.5 miles
Asda Adastra Express Petrol, Stonebroom1.5 miles

GP surgery

Parkside Surgery1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Medicine Stop1 mile

Hospital

Ripley Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field656 metres

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

Alfreton Rail Station2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fourlane Ends141 metres

Typical drive times

Belper13 min · 6.4 miles
Ripley7 min · 4.9 miles
Alfreton3 min · 1.6 miles
Clay Cross9 min · 5 miles
Derby (city)18 min · 15 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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