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Development Site off Vernon Lane, Kelstedge, Ashover

Land size
0.92 acres

Key Features

  • Rare opportunity of spacious development site in a popular area
  • With positive pre-planning advice for two or three detached dwellings
  • Plot extending to approx. 0.92 acres
  • Far reaching rural views in a sought after location within the parish of Ashover
  • On a no through road with access onto country footpaths
  • In a quiet position with easy commuting to the nearby towns and cities
  • Currently comprises a derelict house, pool house and large gardens

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial plot within the Ashover Parish with far reaching views over the valley, presenting huge development potential for two or three detached dwellings having received positive pre-planning advice. The site currently comprises a substantial derelict dwelling set within 0.92 acres. The property lends itself to small-scale developers wishing to build in an accessible and highly desirable location.

Location - Kelstedge and the surrounding area of Ashover Parish, is a sought-after location, having a good road network across the region to many nearby towns, whilst being close to the Peak District National Park. The site is located along the desirable Vernon Lane which is a no through road leading straight onto country footpaths. The site has easy access to a range of amenities in local towns and villages including; Ashover (1.2 miles), Matlock (3.1 miles), Chesterfield (6.8 miles), and Bakewell (10.6 miles). The cities of Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham are each within a 25 mile commute.

Directions - From Matlock town centre head northeast along the A632, follow the road for approx. 3.0 miles moving down and then climbing back up the hill into the hamlet of Kelstedge. At the crossroads, turn left onto Vernon Lane. The property can be found approx. 150 yards down on the left hand side. What3words: ///stated. Learn.spicy

The Site - The site offers a sizeable plot extending to approximately to 0.92 acres (0.37 ha), currently comprising a derelict dwelling, a covered swimming pool, driveway and extensive gardens.. The layout and size of the plot offers scope to parcel the site for two or three detached dwellings all benefitting from far reaching views across the valley and surrounding countryside. The site also benefits from a large road frontage which will enable a second entrance off the road to be created as per the proposed plan, all subject to the necessary planning consents.

Pre-Planning Advice - The site benefits from recent, positive pre-planning application advice indicating the likely agreement to the demolishment of the current dwelling and erecting two new detached dwellings and verbal indication was given that three detached properties would be acceptable. The proposed dwellings would be four/five bedroom spacious detached properties set in large plots. Although planning permission has not yet been obtained, the pre-application advice documents and draft plans are available on request. Development site opportunities rarely become available within the vicinity, especially with such rural and pleasant outlooks.

Existing Dwelling - The site currently comprises a derelict stone-built five bedroom dwelling with a detached pool house, which is all in need of full renovation and modernisation should a buyer wish to retain the house. The draft plan proposed for the existing dwelling and pool house to be demolished.

Restrictive Covenant - The site will be subject to a restrictive covenant limiting the site to the development of detached dwellings only, with a maximum of three.

Services - The property is connected to all mains services.

Tenure And Possession - The land is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the Bakewell Office of Bagshaws as sole agents on or email: .

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are described in these particulars.

Method Of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Vendors Solicitors - TBC

Local Authority - North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6NG

Existing Dwelling - Council Tax Band – H
EPC Rating – E

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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
47 E
82 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

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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

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 92% 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

  • Ashover Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Community school
  • Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    59
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tansley Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Community school
  • Holmgate Primary School and Nursery2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    247
    Type
    Community school
  • St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    156
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Highfields School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,298
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tupton Hall School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,581
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Brookfield Community School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,156
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Parkside Community School4.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    587
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Outwood Academy Hasland Hall5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    847
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

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

Spar - Wingerworth, Wingerworth3.2 miles
Co-op Matlock, Matlock3.3 miles
Iceland Matlock, Matlock3.3 miles

GP surgery

Matlock And Ashover Practice1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Peak Pharmacy3.2 miles

Hospital

Clay Cross Hospital3.4 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces844 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

Matlock Rail Station3.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Inn154 metres

Typical drive times

Matlock6 min · 3.5 miles
Clay Cross8 min · 4.3 miles
Darley Dale8 min · 5.4 miles
Chesterfield13 min · 6.6 miles
Derby (city)29 min · 22 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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.

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