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Hierons Wood, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, Derby

Land size
4.5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Spectacular Arts & Crafts Detached Home
  • Set within approx. 4.5 acres of Gardens & Woodlands
  • Lounge, Sun Room & Family Room
  • Living Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Walk-In Pantry, Wine Store, Utility Room & Boot Room
  • Snug & Study/Gym/Bedroom 6
  • Five Bedrooms & Three Bathrooms
  • Private Driveway - Large Garage/Workshop & Additional Garaging - Stores
  • South facing Garden - Sun Deck Terrace - Summerhouse/Games Room
  • Totally Private - Tranquil Setting - Lovely Open Views - Ecclesbourne School Catchment Area

Description

ECCLESBOURNE SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA - A beautiful family home, set within approx. 4.5 acres of woodland and garden in an idyllic tranquil location, situated in the delightful village of Little Eaton.

The property is approached via Vicarage Lane ( a lovely non-through road ) which runs between the charming village green and the 18th century St. Paul's church. This quiet lane also gives easy access to all the village amenities, country walks and Bluebell woods.

Spectacular arts and crafts inspired home. Totally private, hidden location near centre of village. Far reaching west facing views over Derwent Valley - Viewing essential.

The Location - Little Eaton is a convenient and sought after village location situated approximately 5 miles north of Derby City centre and offers a good range of local amenities to include Co-Op Store, newsagent, butcher, chemist, public houses, historic church and regular bus services. Little Eaton is well known for its Village Primary School and is within The Ecclesbourne Secondary School catchment area. Local recreational facilities are on St Peter's Park to include football, cricket, tennis courts, green bowls, children's playground and leisure pavilion. For those who enjoy the outdoor pursuits the nearby Drum Hill and Bluebell Woods provide some delightful scenery and walks. Transport links close by include easy access on to the A6, A38, A50 leading to the M1 motorway.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 6.69 x 1.71 (21'11" x 5'7") - With original solid wood entrance door, high ceiling, coving to ceiling, picture rail, wood flooring, column style radiator, understairs storage cupboard and attractive staircase leading to first floor.

Storage/Coat Store - 1.71 x 1.03 (5'7" x 3'4") - With double glazed window with leaded finish.

Cloakroom - 2.20 x 1.17 (7'2" x 3'10") - With low level WC, pedestal wash handbasin, tile splashbacks, tile flooring, column style radiator, high ceiling, coving to ceiling, picture rail and double glazed window with leaded finish.

Lounge - 6.78 x 4.58 (22'2" x 15'0") - With stone fireplace incorporating log burning stove with raised stone hearth, wood flooring, high ceiling, picture rail, two radiators, double glazed window with leaded finish, large double glazed window with leaded finish and open space leading to sun room.

Sun Room - 3.85 x 2.84 (12'7" x 9'3") - With matching wood flooring, two curved radiators, eleven double glazed windows with views over private gardens and far-reaching views across the Derwent valley and double glazed door opening onto Indian stone patio and garden.

Family Room - 4.98 x 4.13 (16'4" x 13'6") - With charming character fireplace with patterned tile surrounds incorporating open grate fire with raised granite hearth, fitted bespoke book shelving either side of chimney breast, high ceiling, picture rail, wood flooring, radiator, bay window incorporating seven double glazed windows with leaded finish and views over private garden.

Living Kitchen/Dining Room -

Dining Area - 4.21 x 3.28 (13'9" x 10'9") - With tile flooring with underfloor heating, spotlights to ceiling, vaulted ceilings incorporating two double glazed Velux style windows, double glazed bi folding doors opening onto Indian stone patio and private gardens and two open square archways leading to kitchen area.

Kitchen Area - 4.74 x 3.17 (15'6" x 10'4") - A quality fitted kitchen with one and a half inset sink unit with Franke mixer tap, wall and base fitted units with attractive matching quartz worktops, central fitted kitchen island, again incorporating quartz worktops and also incorporating a Neff induction hob with downdraft extractor fan, Integrated Neff dishwasher, built-in Neff combination microwave oven, built-in Neff coffee machine maker, built-in Neff electric fan assisted oven, additional built-in Neff combination microwave oven with warming plate drawer underneath, double opening pantry cupboard, matching tile flooring with underfloor heating, concealed illuminated bar cupboard with shelving, integrated Neff fridge, double glazed window with leaded finish with views over private garden and spotlights to ceiling.

Walk-In Pantry - 2.25 x 2.08 (7'4" x 6'9") - With tile flooring, quartz worktop, fitted shelving, wall mounted Worcester central heating boiler and double glazed window with leaded finish.

Wine Store - 1.25 x 0.86 (4'1" x 2'9") - With tile floor and double glazed window with leaded finish.

Utility Room - 4.17 x 3.74 (13'8" x 12'3") - With single stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, wall and base cupboards, matching workshops, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for American style fridge/freezer, tile flooring, additional front access door, large heated towel rail/radiator, spotlights to ceiling and double glazed Velux style window.

Boot Room - 2.80 x 2.13 (9'2" x 6'11") - With coat hangers.

Store - 2.16 x 1.83 (7'1" x 6'0") - With light.

Second Staircase To Snug, Study/Gym & Store -

Snug Area - 4.49 x 2.80 (14'8" x 9'2") - With feature triangular shaped sealed unit double glazed window and pleasant far-reaching views.

Study/Gym/Bedroom 6 - 6.36 x 3.19 (20'10" x 10'5") - With radiator, spotlights to ceiling, built-in storage cupboard, double glazed Velux style window and additional triangular shaped sealed unit double glazed window incorporating door. This room could also be used as a bedroom.

First Floor Landing - 6.71 x 2.78 (22'0" x 9'1") - With attractive balustrade with staircase leading to main bedroom, high ceiling, coving to ceiling, picture rail, column style radiator and understairs storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two - 3.71 x 3.17 (12'2" x 10'4") - With built-in double wardrobe, high ceiling, picture rail, feature wallpaper wall, radiator, two double glazed windows both having leaded finish and far-reaching views.

En-Suite - 2.70 x 1.21 (8'10" x 3'11") - With double shower cubicle with chrome shower, fitted wash basin with fitted base cupboard underneath, low level WC, tile splashbacks, tile flooring, fitted mirror, heated tower rail/radiator, spotlights to ceiling and extractor fan.

Bedroom Three - 4.55 x 3.92 (14'11" x 12'10") - With high ceiling, picture rail, feature wallpaper wall, two double glazed windows both having leaded finish, radiator and far-reaching views.

Bedroom Four - 4.12 x 3.94 (13'6" x 12'11") - With feature wallpaper wall, high ceiling, coving to ceiling, picture rail, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, double glazed window with leaded finish and far-reaching views.

Bedroom Five - 3.43 x 2.78 (11'3" x 9'1") - With radiator, high ceiling, picture rail, double glazed window with leaded finish and views over garden.

Family Bathroom - 2.66 x 2.27 (8'8" x 7'5") - With roll edge top bath with claw feet and mixer tap/hand shower attachment and additional Mira Sport electric shower over with shower screen door, fitted wash basin with fitted base cupboard underneath, tile splashbacks, tile flooring, built-in storage cupboards, spotlights to ceiling, extractor fan, heritage style towel rail/radiator and two double glazed windows both having leaded finish.

Separate Wc - 1.60 x 0.91 (5'2" x 2'11") - With low level WC, tile splashbacks, tile flooring, radiator, picture rail, high ceiling and double glazed window with leaded finish.

Second Floor Landing - 2.38 x 1.00 (7'9" x 3'3") -

Bedroom One - 5.52 x 5.36 (18'1" x 17'7") - With vaulted ceilings, two radiators, far-reaching views and feature double opening skylight windows incorporating balcony area to maximise the far-reaching views.

Dressing Room - 4.21 x 3.47 (13'9" x 11'4") - A fitted dressing room with a good range of storage with shelving, clothes rails, chest of drawers, fine far-reaching views and two double glazed windows both having leaded finish.

En-Suite Bathroom - 4.13 x 2.25 (13'6" x 7'4") - With bath with chrome mixer tap/hand shower attachment, fitted wash basin with fitted base cupboard, low level WC, walk-in double shower with chrome fittings, tile splashbacks, tile flooring, built-in shelving, storage into eaves, vaulted ceilings, extractor fan and double glazed window with leaded finish.

South Facing Gardens - The property benefits from a south facing, private garden laid to lawn with a varied selection of shrubs, plants and large Indian stone patio/terrace area providing additional sitting out and entertaining space.

Sun Deck Terrace - An ideal space for sitting out and entertaining with bespoke BBQ stand and bespoke hot tub.

Summerhouse/Games Room - Complementing the garden is a raised, decked stand incorporating a summerhouse/games room with glass balustrade enjoying fine views across the Derwent valley and beyond.

Private Driveway - A long, private, tarmac driveway incorporating a turning circle Provides car standing spaces for several cars.

Large Garage/Workshop - 5.55 x 4.86 (18'2" x 15'11") - With power and lighting, two windows and electric door.

Additional Garaging & Stores -

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Property details

Tenure
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 741 Homes with Land listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£333,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £225,732 / acre
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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
71 C
77 C

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

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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

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Little Eaton Primary School549 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    187
    Type
    Community school
  • Breadsall CofE VC Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    116
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    244
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Curzon CofE Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Duffield the Meadows Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    260
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Ecclesbourne School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,604
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Allestree Woodlands School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,373
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,465
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Da Vinci Academy2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    668
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Landau Forte College3.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,272
    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

Co-op Little Eaton, Little Eaton560 metres
Co-op Duffield, Duffield1.3 miles
Little Waitrose Allestree Shell, Derby1.4 miles

GP surgery

Appletree Medical Practice1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Little Eaton Pharmacy387 metres

Hospital

Babington Hospital3.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field191 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Duffield Rail Station1.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Barley Close329 metres

Typical drive times

Belper11 min · 4.7 miles
Heanor16 min · 7.2 miles
Ripley13 min · 8.3 miles
Derby (city)9 min · 4.6 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

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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