Sorchestun Lane , Chellaston , Derbyshire, DE73 5BD

THE AREA

Swarkestone Gardens, Chellaston,is approximately 5 miles south of Derby which is located in the East Midlands.

Chellaston retains a village atmosphere, with a thriving community spirit, it is currently the most prestigious suburb of the City with a well-established quality, housing stock also driven by the quality and reputation of Chellaston Academy it’s close proximity Rolls-Royce plc sites, East Midlands Airport and is within easy access to the national road and rail networks. With the development of the Segro East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park 7 minutes drive along the A50 this is rapidly becoming an extremely popular and desirable location.

Chellaston is set in the National Heritage Corridor and retains an idyllic semi-rural feel with a great range of local shops and traditional pubs.

Derby is currently a thriving City with low unemployment and a growing economy. It is the home to many national and famous international companies including Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Bombardier, Pendragon, JCB and many others. It also attracts a significant number of high technology companies to it’s prestigious business developments such as Pride Park. 

Derbyshire is an attractive place to live with the world famous Peak district and it’s National Park close at hand for those who like adventure and walking.  It has many great and famous country houses such as Chatsworth House and Kedleston Hall to visit.  There are also many outstanding sites of historical and natural beauty to explore, remembering that Derbyshire and the Derwent Valley in particular, was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. The Derwent Valley, running north from Derby, is a United Nations World Heritage Site.

If you are into sailing or water sports there are many lakes to choose from with Swarkestone sailing club less than one mile away, Foremarke and Staunton Harold reservoirs or the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, Carsington Water and Alton Towers Resort close by.

Chellaston has a Tesco Express, Aldi, Lidl a small car repair business, a Post Office, 2 Pharmacies, a variety of local shops and a number of take-away food establishments in the village centre.

There are a variety of local schools within walking distance or a short drive; Chellaston Infants School, Chellaston Junior School, Homefields Primary School and Chellaston Academy (Senior school and 6th form college)

Foremarke Hall which is the preparatory school for the highly regarded Repton School. The Elms is the prep school for Trent College. Ockbrook co-ed for 3-18 year olds, Derby Grammar School and Derby Girls High.