A 1/4 acre of allotment land off Albert Road
- Land size
- 0.25 acres
Key Features
- Allotment land measure approximately 1/4 acre
- Currently laid to lawn
- Short walk from Retford Town Centre
- Suitable for a range of uses including produce growing, dog exercise area or a large garden
- Viewings by appointment - contact the office for further details
Description
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of allotment land, approximately 1/4 acre in size, situated off Albert Road in Retford. This generous plot offers immense potential for a variety of uses, catering to both keen gardeners and those seeking additional outdoor space.
Currently presented as a well-maintained lawn, the land provides a blank canvas for its new owner. Imagine cultivating your own fresh produce, creating a vibrant fruit and vegetable patch, or establishing a beautiful floral display. The fertile ground is ideal for a wide range of planting, allowing you to embrace a sustainable lifestyle and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Beyond traditional gardening, this versatile plot could serve as an excellent private dog exercise area, offering a secure and spacious environment for your pets to roam freely. Alternatively, it presents a unique chance to extend your existing garden, creating an expansive outdoor sanctuary for relaxation, recreation, or entertaining. The possibilities are truly extensive, limited only by your imagination.
One of the most compelling features of this allotment is its superb location. It is just a short, pleasant walk from the bustling Retford Town Centre, providing easy access to local amenities, shops, and transport links. This proximity ensures that you can enjoy the tranquillity of your private plot without sacrificing the convenience of urban living. The blend of rural charm and town accessibility makes this a truly unique offering in the local market.
This plot represents a rare chance to secure a significant piece of land, whether you are looking to embark on a new gardening project, provide a dedicated space for your pets, or simply expand your outdoor space.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. We encourage all interested parties to contact our office for further details and to arrange viewing.
General Remarks and Stipulations
Tenure and Possession: The land is Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-25
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
- 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
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 10% of premises
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
- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy641 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy718 metresOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ordsall Primary School892 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 576
- Type
- Community school
- Thrumpton Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bracken Lane Primary Academy0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 233
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Retford Oaks Academy677 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,080
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Elizabethan Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,230
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tuxford Academy6.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,462
- Type
- Academy converter
- Outwood Academy Portland7.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,706
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Outwood Academy Valley7.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,721
- 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
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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Nicholson Estate Agents, Covering Bassetlaw
Office 13, Retford Enterprise Centre, Randall Way, Retford, DN22 7GR
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