Property description
A fully consented farmstead development opportunity for four barn conversions. Site extending to circa 0.93 acres in all.
A residential development site
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully consented residential development site, on the edge of the desirable village of Weston Underwood, Derbyshire, and set amongst stunning countryside.
• Freehold, for sale by Informal Tender
• Consent for the conversion of three traditional barns (implemented) and a Dutch barn (Class Q)
• Site extending to circa 0.93 acres in all
• Superb, elevated position, within easy access to Derby City Centre, transport links, and stunning surrounding countryside
• Unconditional offers preferred
The Site
• Extending to circa 0.93 acres in all and elevated, on the outskirts of Weston Underwood. Forming part of the Kedleston Estate, formerly supporting neighbouring farming activity.
• Planning consent for the conversion of former farm buildings to form three new dwellings, with associated gardens and parking, together with the conversion of a Dutch barn (Class Q), four new dwellings in all.
• The proposed gross internal development area extends to around 10,205 sq.ft (GIA) in all.
Planning
• The conversion of three traditional farm barns to form three new dwellings, together with associated grounds and parking, Reference No. AVA/2022/0297, subject to conditions. It is understood that this permission has been recognised as implemented by the Local Authority, with the formation of an access off Burland Green Lane and the demolition of neighbouring farm buildings.
• The planning application was overseen by Fisher German LLP, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, instructed by the vendors.
• The conversion of a Dutch barn to form a single dwelling house (Class Q), with associated grounds (limited domestic curtilage) and parking. Reference No. RS-PDR/2025/0021, subject to conditions.
• The planning application was overseen by Hardwick Studio Architects Ltd, Rosliston, instructed by the vendors.
• Local Authority – Amber Valley Borough Council.
• Offered as a whole only.
Situation
Weston Underwood is a small, agricultural village in Derbyshire, located just over seven miles from Derby City Centre. It's characterised with attractive, mostly modern housing and traditional farmhouses/cottages.
The village is situated near to Kedleston Hall, a notable National Trust property, and is surrounded by gently rolling countryside, with a number of opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with Carsington Water, the Peak District National Park and the Ecclesbourne Valley, all within easy reach.
Well situated for transport links and centres of employment, the village is occupied by a diverse demographic, with many established and new residents able to benefit from the convenient location.
Services
It is understood that mains services are available within the locality. However, the vendors have not carried out any investigations and interested parties must rely on their own findings.
The property surface water currently discharges to a neighbouring pond, which on completion must be disconnected and replaced with an independent system. However the vendor will reserve rights in the form of an easement, to have continued use and maintenance of the drainage system, for retained land and property. Further details available on request.
The vendors will allow the successful purchaser an easement over neighbouring land to a domestic distribution utility pole. However, interested parties must rely on their own investigations as to the suitability/capacity of the transformer. All associated costs are the purchaser’s responsibility and subject to a compensation payment to the vendors.
Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
Title No. DY407207
The proposed sale area forms part of a broader Title and will be subject to a Transfer of Part.
Method of sale
Offered by Informal Tender method, with interested parties invited to submit offers using the attached Tender form, aligned with the advertised deadline date. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required and are not obliged to accept the highest offer or any offer. Unconditional offers are preferred.
Local Authority
Amber Valley Borough Council
Planning and Technical documents
The vendors have not instructed technical drawings, nor have any site/ground investigational reports been prepared. Interested parties must rely on their own investigations.
The vendors will include all planning documentation and drawings for the site, as part of the agreed sale price.
Letters of reliance will be supplied on request.
Vendors solicitors
Flint Bishop Solicitors, Derby
Janet Rhodes:
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Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Mineral, Sporting and Timber Rights
Mineral Rights are reserved to the vendor. Further details are available upon request.
Sporting and Timber Rights are included in the sale.
VAT
We understand the property has not been elected for VAT and so will not be chargeable in addition to the purchase price. However the vendors reserve the right to charge should they be advised to the contrary.
Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
The vendor reserves sole rights to a spring fed private water supply which runs through the site. Further information available on request.
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
The successful purchaser will be solely responsible for the erection and maintenance of boundary treatments. A full specification will be supplied on request, subject to planning conditions.
Covenants
The sale will be subject to positive and restrictive covenants. Further details are available upon request.
Directions
Postcode – DE6 4PU
what3words – ///snows.exit.eating
Agents note
All costs of development, including works to upgrade services, will be the responsibility of the purchaser and all offers are to be made on this basis.
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