Lot C - Land at Moor Farm, Middleton Moor, Wirksworth

A unique opportunity to acquire up to five lots of productive and useful grassland, extending to approx. 198.69 acres (80.41 hectares) in total alongside a range of traditional agricultural buildings, boasting much potential for conversion (subject to planning consents). The land on offer is all suitable for grazing, and most for mowing, appealing to those with agricultural, equestrian, smallholder and/or investment interests.

The property is located in a sought-after area, with far-reaching views across the Derbyshire countryside, and is within close proximity of popular towns.

For Sale by Public Auction at 3pm on 23rd September 2024 at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell DE45 1AH

Location - The land and buildings on offer at Moor Farm boast an elevated position with far-reaching views across the surrounding Derbyshire countryside, with a peaceful and undisturbed setting. Whilst being rural, the property offers good links to popular nearby villages, towns and amenities including Wirksworth to the east (2.2miles), Winster to the north (5.0 miles), Matlock to the northeast (6.2 miles), Ashbourne to the southwest (9.7 miles), and Hartington to the west (11.4 miles). The property sits just a stones throw from the Peak District National Park, benefitting from an array of local walks, bridleways, trails and beauty spots.

Description - The sale of land and buildings at Moor Farm offers an exciting opportunity to purchase multiple lots of grassland, ranging in acreage, with a mixture of traditional outbuildings. The property locates in a highly desirable location where land rarely becomes available on the open market, suiting those with agricultural, equestrian, development and/or investment interests.
The property briefly comprises five lots; a range of buildings and 15.22 acres of grassland, 30.79 acres, 148.23 acres, 1.96 acres, and 2.49 acres, all down to permanent pasture. The buildings present development opportunity (subject to the necessary planning consents), and are flexible in their uses.

Directions - Head south out of Matlock towards Matlock Bath. Follow the A6 down towards a crossroad, turn right signposted for Newhaven, Ashbourne, and Wirksworth. Follow the B5036 Cromford Hill, up to the top of Cromford Hill and then turn right onto the B5035 sign posted for Middleton and Carsington. Follow the road to the crossroads at Middleton and continue straight over past the Rising Sun and then take the second right hand turning signposted for Ryder Point and Longcliffe. Follow the road and take the first right hand turning onto the access track to Moor Farm, indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board.

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Lot C - 148.23 Acres - Guide Price: £900,000

Lot C offers an impressive block of grassland in a ring fence measuring approx. 148.23 acres (59.99 hectares), all suitable for grazing of livestock and most for mowing. The land offers multiple parcels, internally divided by dry stone walling and post and wire fencing, with mains water available. Access to Lot C is via a track through Lot A, where a right-of-way is granted (shaded brown on the plan), and beneath the land there are former lead mines present. The majority of the land lies flat, with occasional gentle sloping, and an infrequent scattering of mature trees across the block. The acreage on offer will suit those with agricultural pursuits, as well as presenting a unique investment opportunity.
Lot C is subject to a tenant until 24th March 2025, after which vacant possession will be available.

Sssi And Schedule Monuments On Lot C - Part of the land within Lot C is subject to a scheduled monument called Black Rakes, Welshmans Venture and Bondog Hole Mines, and Merry Tom and Thumper Sitch Levels. There is a second scheduled Monument called Middleton Moor Platformed bowl Barrow. There is a SSSI called the Via Gellia Woodlands. For more information contact the Bakewell Office.

General Information -

Services - The buildings in Lot A benefit from mains water and electricity. Currently Lot A supplies water to both Lots B and C, the purchasers would be responsible for inserting a submeter to each lot. Lots D and E do not benefit from any services.

Fixtures & Fittings - Only those referred to in these particulars are included in the sale.

Boundaries - The purchasers of each lot are responsible for erecting stockproof boundaries.

Tenure And Possession - Lots A, B and C are sold subject to a tenant until 24th March 2025. Lots D and E are sold freehold, with vacant possession granted upon completion.

Sporting, Mineral And Timber Rights - The sporting and mineral rights are not included in the sale. It is understood that the timber rights are included in the sale as far as they exist.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold subject to, with the benefits of the rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist whether or not defined in these particulars. There are public footpaths running across Lots A, B and C. Lot C has a right of way through Lot A via the access track. Access to Lot E is pedestrian only.

Countryside Stewardship - The land is currently not entered into any schemes, however is all suitable and opportunity for income is there. For further details on the options available, please contact the Bakewell office.

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

Viewing - Strictly by appointment only through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office on .

Vendors Solicitors - Nigel Davis Solicitors, 3-4 Spire House, Ashbourne, DE6 1DG. Tel .

Method Of Sale - The property is offered by Public Auction at 3.00pm on Monday 23rd September 2024 at The Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017 - All bidders must provide relevant documentation in order to provide proof of their identity and place of residence before bidding. The documentation collected is for this purpose only and will not be disclosed to any other party. All bidders must register with the auctioneers prior to the auction.

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. 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.