Prospect House, Manor Road, South Wingfield, Derbyshire, DE55

Welcome to Prospect House. Set within 3.31 acres of gardens and paddocks, surrounded by the rolling Derbyshire countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Prospect House is a remarkable Grade II listed home where almost four centuries of history have been allowed to remain, not as a museum piece, but as part of everyday life.

Believed to date from as early as 1668, the house has evolved organically through the 18th and 19th centuries, with perhaps its most charming chapter arriving when the former village sweet shop was incorporated into the home in the 1970s. Hidden beyond the trees nearby stands the imposing Wingfield Manor, and local history has long suggested that some of the stone used to build Prospect House may have been taken from the Manor following its partial demolition in the mid-17th century, adding another fascinating, if unconfirmed, layer to the story of the house. Rather than trying to disguise its different eras, Prospect House celebrates them. Old stone, exposed timbers and centuries-old fireplaces sit effortlessly alongside conservation windows, exceptional craftsmanship and beautifully considered contemporary interiors.

The result is a home with an extraordinary sense of place. There is a warmth and calmness here that is difficult to capture in photographs; rooms feel intimate without feeling enclosed, natural light moves through the house, and seemingly every window finds another view across gardens, paddocks or open countryside. It feels secluded and wonderfully peaceful, yet remains woven into the fabric of the historic conservation village of South Wingfield.

A home shaped by centuries, framed by countryside, and rejuvenated without losing the soul that made it worth preserving in the first place.

The Accommodation - Extending to approximately 2,774 sq ft across two storeys, the accommodation has been sensitively reimagined for modern life. At its heart is a bespoke farmhouse kitchen, where Shaker cabinetry, quartz worktops, a breakfast bar and Everhot range create a space that feels entirely appropriate to the age of the house while functioning beautifully for today.

Four reception rooms give the ground floor tremendous versatility. Two wonderfully characterful lounges retain exposed beams, fireplaces and original details, while the formal dining room provides a more elegant setting for entertaining. The former village sweet shop remains one of the home's most intriguing spaces. With its own entrance and a story all of its own, it could become a home office, playroom, studio or further reception room without losing the character that makes it so special.

Upstairs, three individually styled bedrooms continue the balance between old and new. The principal suite includes its own dressing room and en-suite shower room, while the family bathroom is a particular highlight, beautifully finished, with separate bath and shower and a view across the surrounding countryside that turns something as simple as running a bath into a moment to stop and appreciate where you are. The property has been reconfigured from a 4 bed, to a 3 bed, giving the master suite a dressing room, but could be returned back to a 4 bed by a new buyer should you wish.

Outside - Outside, Prospect House becomes even more special. The home is approached through gates onto a sweeping gravel driveway, creating a wonderful sense of arrival before the gardens and surrounding countryside begin to reveal themselves.

A collection of outbuildings adds another layer to the property, including a traditional stone-built barn and a purpose-built home office, currently used as a music room. More recently, a beautifully constructed detached stone double garage has been added, designed to sit naturally alongside the architecture and character of the main house.

Beautifully landscaped gardens wrap around the home before opening into two paddocks - Broad Croft, extending to approximately 1.58 acres, and Narrow Croft, approximately 1.22 acres. Together, the grounds extend to 3.31 acres, creating a rare combination of space, privacy and an uninterrupted connection with the landscape.

The property also offers opportunity for equestrian use and there is a network of bridle paths nearby.

And it is perhaps the outlook that stays with you most.

Across lawns, beyond old stone boundaries and out towards the rolling Derbyshire countryside, the views give Prospect House an almost complete sense of escape. There is space here to breathe; a stillness that feels increasingly difficult to find.

Why South Wingfield? - South Wingfield is a historic conservation village surrounded by beautiful Derbyshire countryside, offering the rare balance of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. The village has a primary school, pubs and a doctor’s surgery, with miles of countryside quite literally on the doorstep. Alfreton, Matlock, Belper and Chesterfield are all within easy reach, while excellent access to the A38, M1 and nearby rail connections makes Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield easily commutable, countryside living without feeling disconnected.

Dales & Peaks Forwardmove Please Read - Dales & Peaks is marketing this Property with the benefit of ForwardMove. Dales & Peaks has introduced ForwardMove to help speed up the sales process, minimise sale fall-throughs and give more certainty to both the Seller and the Buyer.

Purchasers will benefit from the Buyer Information Pack (BIP), which we have created with our legal partners, to give buyers more information before they agree to purchase.

The pack includes:

Fixtures and contents form (TA10)
Official Copy of the Register (OC1)
Title Plan (OC2)
Local Search*
Water and Drainage Search*
Coal and Mining Search*
Homescreen / Environmental Search*

(Dales & Peaks has ordered the local, drainage, coal and homescreen / environmental searches; we will add these to the BIP as they become available)

ForwardMove allows the sale process to be completed significantly quicker than a ‘normal sale’. This is because the legal work, usually done in the first four to eight weeks after the sale is agreed, has already been completed. The searches, which can take up to five weeks, are ordered on the day the listing goes live and are transferable to the successful Buyer as part of their legal due diligence.

Additionally, and on behalf of the Seller, Dales & Peaks requests that the successful Buyer enters into a Reservation Agreement and pays the Reservation Agreement Fee of £595 (including VAT). This includes payment for the Buyer Information Pack and all the searches (which a buyer typically purchases separately after the sale is agreed).

Upon receipt of the signed Reservation Agreement, payment of the Reservation Agreement Fee, completion of ID and AML checks and the issuing of the Memorandum of Sale, the Seller will agree to take the Property off the market and market it as Sold Subject To Contract (SSTC).

During the Reservation Agreement period, the Seller will reject all offers and not enter into another agreement with any other buyer. The reservation period is agreed upon at the time of sale but is usually between 60 and 120 days.

The Reservation Fee is non-refundable except where the Seller withdraws from the sale. A copy of the Reservation Agreement is available on request, and Dales & Peaks advises potential buyers to seek legal advice before entering into the Reservation Agreement.

If you have any questions about the process or want to know how selling or buying with Dales & Peaks ForwardMove could benefit you, please speak to a member of the Dales & Peaks team.