Grassland and Former Quarry Site, Wensley, Matlock, Derbyshire

An opportunity to purchase approximately 53.92 acres of grassland and a former quarry site, with roadside access on the edge of the village of Wensley. The site has two access points and far reaching views across the valley.

Location - The land is situated in a semi-rural location on the edge of the village of Wensley, located within the Peak District National Park. Providing close proximity to nearby Matlock, (3.5 Miles) Chesterfield (10.7 miles) and Bakewell (7 miles).

Description - The site offers a unique opportunity to acquire a sizeable parcel of land measuring approximately 53.92 acres, in a sought after area, being made up of, grassland, woodland and a former quarry measuring approximately 16.74 acres. The site called Tearsall Quarry, features two quarry faces within the deep part of the excavation works and with the remainder being restored back to grassland. There is a block of established woodland along the southern boundary.
The grassland is suitable for grazing with dry stone wall and post and wire fencing. The land is split into a number of fields . The land is accessed from the Square down a track leading into the northern part of the land. This then leads round up to the grassland. The second access is from Bonsall Lane leading to the south part of the site.

The land offers scope for a large variety of uses subject to the necessary consents and would be of value to those with agricultural, horticultural or arboricultural interests.

Directions - From Matlock on the A6, pass Audley Park on the right hand side, continue for approximately 1 km before turning left onto the B5057. Stay on this road for another 1.5 miles, where you will reach “The Square” which is used to access the land. Follow this until our For Sale board will be seen on the left hand side.

Services - We are not aware of any mains connections to the site. There is a stream crossing the land along the northern field.

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

Basic Payment And Environmental Schemes - The land is currently registered with the Rural Payments Agency. No entitlements are included. The land is not subject to any stewardship schemes., however would be suitable for environmental stewardship schemes.

Sporting And Timber Rights: - The sporting rights are not included with this property. We understand the timber rights are included as far they exist.

Viewing - The land may be viewed at any reasonable time when in possession of a copy of these particulars.

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. There is a public footpath and a bridleway which cross the land. The are right of way across the subject land providing access to the neighbouring land owners and properties down the track to Bonsall Dale (Wensley entrance). The land will be sold with the benefit of a right of way for access across the quarry road leading from Bonsall Lane.

Boundary Fence - The buyer will erect a stock proof fence along the boundary marked between A and B on the sale plan.

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

Vendor's Solicitors: - Eddowes & Waldron, 12 St Peters Church Yard, Derby DE1 1TZ. Tel:

Local Authority: - Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN

Money Laundering Regulations 2017 - All bidders must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence. The documentation collected will not be disclosed to any other party.

Deposits & Completion - The successful purchaser will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the sale price upon the fall of the hammer. Please note that proof of identification must also be provided to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The signing of the Contract of Sale and 10% deposit is legally binding on both parties and completion will occur within 28 days thereafter, unless stated otherwise at the auction. We reserve a right to charge a buyer’s fee of £500 plus VAT (£600 inclusive of VAT). This will be charged to the purchaser for each lot entered into the auction. For on-line buyers only, there is an additional on-line buyer’s premium of £500 plus VAT (£600 inclusive of VAT).

Conditions Of Sale - The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the office of the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale and will not be read at the sale. The Auctioneers and Solicitors will be in the sale room fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of the auction to deal with any matter arising from either the conditions of Sale, the Sales Particulars or relating to the auction generally. At the appointed time the sale will commence and thereafter no further queries will be dealt with and the purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied himself fully upon all matters contained or referred to therein, whether or not the purchaser has read them. “The Guide Price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the likely selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a Reserve Price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction and which would ordinarily be within 10% (+/-) of the Guide Price. Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.

Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that all measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing. These details are for guidance only and do not constitute 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.