Woodland at Summerhouse Plantation, Bent Lane, Darley Dale, Matlock
- Land size
- 7.51 acres
Key Features
- Well-established Woodland
- Dense variety of mature trees
- Edge of Darley Dale
- Good roadside access
- 7.51 acres (3.04 hectares).
- Aged internal track for vehicular access
Description
An exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established block of woodland offering a dense variety of mature trees, historically utilised as a nursery site. The woodland sits on the edge of the village of Darley Dale boasting good roadside access points, perfect for those with rich environmental, lifestyle, or investment interests.
Location - The woodland sits in a semi-rural location, close-by to the Peak District National Park, whilst being situated on the outskirts of Darley Dale village where a wide range of amenities can be found. Further nearby towns include: Matlock to the southeast (3.7 miles), Bakewell to the northwest (5.4 miles), Buxton to the northwest (17.3 miles), and Chesterfield to the north (9.9 miles). The cities of Derby, Sheffield, and Nottingham are each within a 30 mile commute respectively. Despite its easy access for commuters to nearby commercial districts it is immediately surrounded by open countryside.
Description - A parcel of woodland situated in a rural yet highly-accessible location, within the village of Darley Dale, extending to approximately 7.51 acres (3.04 hectares). The woodland is of manageable size, offering a wide variety of well-established mature tree species with a dense mixed bramble and grassy understorey. The woodland benefits from two good roadside access points from Bent Lane, and formerly utilised as a nursery site, with an aged internal track for vehicular access running through—convenient for maintenance.
The woodland offers excellent amenity appeal in a rural setting, whilst remaining close-by to amenities, suiting a wide range of buyers including neighbouring landowners, amenity purchasers and those seeking a lifestyle interest with an element of timber and sporting value. The woodland is also likely to appeal to investment purchasers and those with rich-environmental interests.
Directions - From Matlock town centre, head north west on A6 Bakewell Road. Continue along the road for approx. 3.3 miles heading through Darley Dale. Just after the Grouse Inn turn right onto Whitworth Road and follow the road up the hill for around 0.5 miles. Then take a right turn onto Foggs Hill before turning right again into Bent Lane. The property can be found approximately quarter of a mile up on the left hand side, identified by our ‘For Sale’ board.
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Mineral, Sporting And Timber Rights: - The rights are included insofar as they exist.
Services - We are not aware of any mains services at the property.
Viewing - The land may be viewed at any reasonable time when in possession of a copy of these particulars. Please park carefully.
Tenure And Possession: - The property is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Vendor's Solicitor - Lovedays Solicitors, Sherwood House, 1 Snitterton Road, Matlock, DE4 3LZ
Local Authority - Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN
Method Of Sale: - This property is for sale by Private Treaty
Rights Of Way, Wayleaves & Easements: - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not they are defined in these particulars.
Fixtures And Fittings: - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.
Agents Notes - 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.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-04
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 15 Woodland listings in East Midlands (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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
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- 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
35 Mbps
Superfast · available to 50% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Darley Dale Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Community school
- South Darley CofE Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- All Saints CofE Junior School2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 218
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Highfields School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lady Manners School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,405
- Type
- Foundation school
- Anthony Gell School6.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 776
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brookfield Community School6.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Type
- Academy converter
- Parkside Community School7.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 587
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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