Dunlow Croft, Moorwood Moor Lane, Wessington

A delightful opportunity to acquire a spacious three bedroom bungalow, in need of internal modernisation, together with a detached garage and surrounding gardens. The property enjoys a private position boasting pleasant rural outlooks whilst offering the convenience of amenities close-by.
The property is subject to an Agricultural and Local Occupancy Condition.
For sale by Public Auction at 3pm Monday 21st July 2025 at the
Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH

Location: - Dunlow Croft is set in a semi-rural location, with views across the adjoining countryside, whilst being situated on the outskirts of Wessington village where a basic range of amenities can be found. Various popular, nearby towns offer a wider range of amenities such as high street shops, doctors surgeries, public houses, primary and secondary schools, supermarkets and fuel stations. These include Alfreton to the southeast (4.0 miles), Matlock to the northwest (7.2 miles), Belper to the south (8.2 miles), and Chesterfield to the north (12.2 miles). The cities of Derby, Sheffield, and Nottingham are each within a 25 commute respectively.
Despite its easy access for commuters to nearby commercial districts it is immediately surrounded by open countryside providing attractive, rural outlooks.

Description: - The sale of Dunlow Croft presents a fantastic opportunity to internally modernise and renovate a spacious three bedroom bungalow, offering a generous plot complete with a detached garage/workshop, greenhouse and garden store, and surrounding gardens.
The property occupies an accessible but private position, with scenic views to the rear across adjoining grassland, and easy access into the village and nearby towns. The property is subject to an Agricultural and Local Occupancy Condition.

Directions: - From Alfreton town centre, head north west on A615 Wingfield Road. At the crossroads turn right signposted for Matlock, follow the road and then bear left for Wessington. Continue along the A615 for approx 1.5 miles, and then turn left opposite the church signposted for Moorwood Moor. The property can be found approximately quarter of a mile down on the left hand side.
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Accommodation - Dunlow Croft presents a traditional stone-built bungalow requiring internal modernisation and refurbishment, with spacious living accommodation spread across one floor and ample opportunity to adapt and alter to a purchaser’s preference. The bungalow offers a ‘blank canvas’ with much potential, suiting those seeking a renovation project, in a pleasant rural position.

The front entrance leads into a welcoming hallway, with direct access into a useful utility/cloakroom straight ahead. To the right, a unique Sun Lounge with large windows surrounding the room offering much natural light, overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. The Kitchen Diner presents a range of fitted units and ample space to dine and entertain, flowing through to an internal hallway giving entrance to a generously sized Living Room with a log burning fire and peaceful views across the lawn. A second external front door opens into an internal porch with useful built-in storage spaces. The bungalow offers three good-sized double bedrooms, the master boasting built-in wardrobes, and a modern recently-refurbished family shower room offers a shower, w/c, and basin.

Adjoining the house, a garden room locates with separate external access, boasting a w/c and wash basin. This room offers great flexibility, with suitability to be a home office, craft room, and/or an extra bedroom, all dependant on the purchasers needs.

Occupancy Condition - The property is subject to an Agricultural and Local Occupancy Condition, restricting the occupation of the property to those who are employed, or last employed, in the locality of agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person and to any resident dependants. The occupier must also currently reside within a 15 mile radius of Dunloe Croft to comply with the ‘local’ condition. Please contact the Bakewell Office for further details.

Externally - Dunlow Croft occupies a pleasant plot, offering privacy and undisturbed rural views, with much outside space to enjoy. Accessed via a gated entrance, the driveway lays to the front and side of the bungalow offering parking for multiple vehicles. Gardens lie to the rear, with south-facing lawned areas and a former vegetable plot providing ample space for those who are ‘green fingered’ and are seeking the amenity aspects of life, as well as mature hedgerows, trees, and a feature pond. Patio areas wrap around the foot of the bungalow with plentiful space to enjoy outdoor seating and dining.

A generously-sized detached garage, brick-built with stone cladding, offers a flexible space whether that be as a workshop or general storage. Adjacent to the garage, a large timber and stone framed green house situates with entrance through to a timber garden store. The outbuildings are considered to be in good condition and complement the bungalow well, offering useful spaces that can be easily adapted to suit a purchasers needs.

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.

Services: - It is understood that the property is connected to a private septic tank, which is currently in a state of disrepair and in need of replacement.

Tenure And Possession: - The property is sold freehold, with vacant possession granted upon completion.

Fixtures And Fittings : - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

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.

Council Tax Band: - E
EPC Rating: TBC

Local Authority: - North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 6NG

Vendor's Solicitors: - To be Confirmed.

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

Broadband Connectivity: - It is understood that the property does not have broadband service. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult to obtain an estimated broadband speed for the area.

Mobile Network Coverage: - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website ( to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this location.

Method Of Sale: - The property is offered by Public Auction at 3.00pm on Monday 21st July 2025 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 otherwise stated at the auction. The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer’s fee of £500 plus VAT (£600 inc. of VAT) for all lots sold up to a value of £99,999. For any lots sold at or over £100,000 the buyer’s fee will be £750 plus VAT (£900 inc. of VAT), payable on the fall of the hammer. For on-line buyers only, there is an additional on-line buyer’s premium of £500 plus VAT (£600 inc. of VAT) payable on the fall of the hammer. Please contact the auctioneers for further details.

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.