Retford, Nottinghamshire
- Land size
- 12.57 acres
Key Features
- Two relatively equal size parcels
- Potential strategic opportunities (subject to the necessary consents)
- Surrounded by the built environment
- For sale by online auction
Description
Two parcels of strategic land, extending as a whole to around 12.57 acres.
** For sale by online auction (subject to sale prior, reserve and conditions) **
The land off Century Road is located close to the centre of Retford and comprises two parcels of amenity grassland, extending as a whole to about 12.57 acres (5.09 hectares).
Split into two, relatively equal-sized parcel by the East Coast Mainline, both parcels benefit from their own separate entrances and access between parcels is also possible via an underpass.
The is land is classified as Grade 3a under the Predictive Agricultural Land Classification, and the soil is described as loamy and clayey floodplain soils with naturally high groundwater, suitable for productive grassland.
Situation
Situated within a well-established residential area of Retford, Century Road enjoys a convenient position close to the town’s wide range of amenities and services. Retford is a historic market town offering an excellent selection of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with healthcare services and everyday conveniences.
The area is particularly well placed for commuters, with Retford railway station providing regular services on the East Coast Main Line, including direct links to London King’s Cross in approximately 90 minutes. The A1(M) is also readily accessible, offering convenient road connections to Doncaster, Sheffield, Lincoln and the wider region.
Families are served by a range of primary and secondary schools within the town, including schools located within walking distance of the property. Retford also benefits from a variety of sports and leisure facilities, cultural attractions and community amenities, making it a popular location for a broad range of buyers.
The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoying the countryside. Nearby attractions include the acclaimed Idle Valley Nature Reserve, one of the largest nature conservation sites in the East Midlands, with extensive walking trails, lakes, wetlands and renowned birdwatching opportunities. Further afield, Clumber Park, a National Trust estate set within thousands of acres of historic parkland, woodland and heath, provides extensive walking and cycling routes, while the wider Sherwood Forest area offers a wealth of countryside pursuits and heritage attractions.
Tenure
This property is offered for sale Freehold with the benefit of vacant possession on completion.
Local Authority
Bassetlaw District Council.
VAT
The property is not elected for VAT.
Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
A public footpath crosses the land following the eastern boundary along the bank of the River Idle, linking All Hallows Street and Darrel Road.
Overhead electricity lines cross both parcels, with a medium pressure gas main crossing the north parcel.The land is sold subject to or with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether defined in these particulars or not.
Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.
Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by online auction method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Important notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid.
There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page
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Legal pack
A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.
Conditions of sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.
Completion
Completion will take place 20 working days after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.
Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a combined buyer and admin fee of £6,600 including VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the search fees of £230.70.
Deposit
The full 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.
Viewings
Unaccompanied viewing of the land to be conducted during daylight hours on foot only and when in possession of these particulars.
Directions
Postcode – DN22 7WN
what3words –
North Parcel ///voted.twig.broker
South Parcel ///rising.family.bounty
Health and Safety
For you own personal safety we ask you to take great care and be as vigilant as possible when undertaking an inspection of the land.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 17 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in East Midlands (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- 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
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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
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Thrumpton Primary Academy326 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ordsall Primary School584 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 576
- Type
- Community school
- Bracken Lane Primary Academy887 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 233
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy0.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Retford Oaks Academy0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,080
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Elizabethan Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,230
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tuxford Academy6.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,462
- Type
- Academy converter
- Outwood Academy Portland7.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,706
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Dukeries Academy7.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 709
- 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
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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
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
Surface water
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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