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£725,000

Dethick, Matlock

Land size
1.6 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • A Unique Development Opportunity
  • Planning Granted in Perpetuity and Works Started on a Residential Barn Conversion with Four Bedrooms
  • Immense Potential for a Family, Holiday Rental or Multi-Generational Living
  • Dating Back to 1586 and Boasting a Wealth of Period Features
  • Expansive Garden and a Fabulous Stone Flagged Patio
  • A Long Private Driveway, Lined by Mature Cherry Trees
  • Occupying a Plot of Approximately 1.6 Acres within a Tranquil Hamlet
  • Two Gated Driveways & Planning Granted for a Detached Double Garage
  • Pleasant Views of the Surrounding Countryside
  • Two Additional Barns with Scope for Future Development (Subject to Planning)

Description

Welcome to Babington Farm, a unique development opportunity that exudes character and countryside charm. Within Babington’s sizeable plot are three barns, one of which has planning granted in perpetuity and works started for conversion into a four bedroomed home.

The individual nature of Babington Farm lends itself to numerous possibilities, from housing a large family or accommodating multi-generational living, to holiday rental potential. The beautiful surroundings present a truly special place to retreat in the countryside. Approachable by two gated driveways, which add an element of flexibility once the barns are developed, the property is situated within the quaint hamlet of Dethick.

To one side of the plot is an expanse of lawned garden that runs adjacent to Dethick Lane and planning permission has been granted for the erection of a detached garage.

There are also three main water supplies and two private spring water supplies, making future subdivision possible.

Babington Farm boasts the perfect blend of rural life and ease of accessibility to conveniences. It is ideally located close to many nearby villages such as Lea, Holloway, Cromford and Crich. Matlock is also a short drive away and the location is good for commuters due to rail journeys being easily accessible from Derby, Chesterfield and Cromford. The Peak District National Park is reachable within a brief journey and also Junction 29 of the M1 for road links to major cities.

Outbuildings: Barn 2, barn 4, barn 5 and planning granted for a double garage.

Barn 2 -

Ground Floor -

A sliding timber door opens to:

Room 1 - 12.54m x 6.16m (41'1" x 20'2") - Having front and rear facing timber glazed windows. This room is proposed to be split into a sizeable lounge, a dining room and hall with a mezzanine level above. A CGI has been created to show an example of how the space could look once transformed. Timber doors open to the front and rear of the barn. An opening gives access to room 2.

Room 2 - 6.15m x 5.73m (20'2" x 18'9") - This room is proposed to be turned into the continuation of the hallway, a kitchen and a WC. Having a rear facing timber glazed window and power. Timber doors open to the courtyard and downstairs bedroom. A staircase rises to the first floor.

First Floor -

Room 3 - 9.82m x 6.16m (32'2" x 20'2") - This room is proposed to be turned into a landing, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Having front and rear facing timber glazed windows and a side facing timber glazed window.

From the courtyard, a sliding barn door opens to barn 4.

Barn 4 - 11.78m x 6.16m (38'7" x 20'2") - A useful barn that offers potential for future conversion (subject to planning) and has multiple access doors and power.

Barn 5 - 9.48m x 5.84m (31'1" x 19'1") - Another barn that has potential for transformation into further living accommodation (subject to planning). Having a timber access door, a double-height ceiling, front facing timber glazed windows, rear facing timber glazed windows and panels.

Exterior And Gardens -

From Dethick lane a gate leads to the property which is lined by a mature avenue of cherry trees. There is another gate to the barns from the hamlet.

Accessible from the cherry tree-lined private driveway is a hardstanding, where access can be gained to barn 5.

Additional Details -

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - G

Services - Mains three phase electricity, mains water supply x3 and private spring water supply x2. The drainage is connected to a septic tank for the farmhouse and barn 1. The broadband is ADSL and the mobile signal quality is generally good.

Rights Of Access/Shared Access - The access road into the hamlet is shared amongst the other two properties in the hamlet.

Covenants/Easements Or Wayleaves And Flood Risk - None and the flood risk is very low.

Conservation Area - The property is located in the Dethick, Lea and Holloway conservation area.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with one of our sales consultants.

Note - Whilst we aim to make these particulars as accurate as possible, please be aware that they have been composed for guidance purposes only. Therefore, the details within should not be relied on as being factually accurate and do not form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and therefore no warranty can be given as to their working ability. All photography is for illustration purposes only.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-04-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 757 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£453,125 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £228,708 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
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
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
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

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 80% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Lea Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    128
    Type
    Community school
  • Tansley Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Community school
  • St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    89
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Castle View Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    156
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Highfields School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,298
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Anthony Gell School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    776
    Type
    Academy converter
  • David Nieper Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    810
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Swanwick Hall School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,025
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tupton Hall School6.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,581
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Morrisons Daily Matlock Green, Matlock1.9 miles
Co-op Matlock, Matlock2.2 miles
Iceland Matlock, Matlock2.2 miles

GP surgery

Lime Grove Medical Centre2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.2 miles

Hospital

Whitworth Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field474 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

Cromford Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Jug and Glass474 metres

Typical drive times

Matlock11 min · 3.6 miles
Clay Cross14 min · 6.5 miles
Wirksworth13 min · 5.6 miles
Darley Dale15 min · 8.4 miles
Derby (city)28 min · 19 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.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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