Old Dam Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION - Wednesday 15th October 2025
A rare opportunity to purchase a detached cottage in an idyllic location, offering stunning views across Peak Forest and the wider area.
Stonebrack is a stone and tiled property which is in need of a scheme of works, but has potential to provide an exceptional property, set within generous gardens with excellent privacy. It will be of interest to those who wish to renovate the existing property, or equally has potential to be fully redeveloped, subject to consents.
Viewing is highly recommended to see the location and potential on offer.
Auction Guide Price: £250,000 - £300,000
REGISTRATION TO BID AND LEGAL PACK AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE 7 DAYS PRIOR TO AUCTION.

Stonebrack Cottage - Stonebrack Cottage offers a stone and tiled two bedroom cottage in the well sought after area, just outside the village of Peak Forest. The property benefits from a double garage to the rear of the cottage and a sizeable garden area surrounding the cottage.

Situation - The property is within the heart of the Peak District, yet is convenient for those wishing to commute, with Buxton and Bakewell both being 15 minutes and 20 minutes drive respectively.

Directions - From our office in Leek head North East on the A53 towards Buxton for approximately 12 miles. From Buxton travel on the A6 before turning onto Batham Gate Road. From here continue passing through Peak Dale and then on through Smalldale leading to Peak Forest. From here turn right onto the A623 before swiftly turning left onto Church Lane. Continue along here for approx 0.2 miles until turning right onto Old Dam Lane. From here continue along the lane for approx 0.4 miles until reaching the property on the right hand side of the road.



Stonebrack Cottage - The accomodation comprises the following:-

Front Entrance Door - Giving access to-

Kitchen - 5.61 x 2.80 (18'4" x 9'2") - With tiled floor and range of wall and base units

Living Room - 6.46 x 4.72 (21'2" x 15'5") - With fireplace

Utility Room - 4.28 x 1.98 (14'0" x 6'5") - With access to cellar

Study - 3.32 x 1.90 (10'10" x 6'2") -



Staircase - Giving acces to the First Floor

Bedroom Number One - 3.78 x 3.28 (12'4" x 10'9") - With built in cupboard

Bedroom Number Two - 3.42 x 2.59 (11'2" x 8'5") - With small cupboard

Bathroom - With panel bath, wash hand basin and airing cupboard.

Separate Wc - With WC and wash hand basin

Outside - Spacious garden along with patio area and stone pathed flooring to the front of the property



Gardens -





Boiler Shed And Coal Shed - Adjoining the property

Garage - 5.10 x 5.38 (16'8" x 17'7") - Prefabricated double garage a short distance from the cottage with sheeted roof and driveway.

Services - The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage for the property is to a septic tank, which has not been inspected and interested parties should rely on their own enquiries with regards to its suitability

Local Authority - The local authority is High Peak Borough Council, and the property is also within the Peak District National Park.

Tenure And Possession - The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, whether or not referred to in these stipulations, the particulars or special conditions of sale.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment only by prior arrangement through Graham Watkins & Co.

Conditions Of Sale - The conditions of the sale will be available on line through the Auctioneers seven days prior to the sale. The purchaser will be deemed to have knowledge of the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied themselves on all matters contained or referred to either there or in the sales particulars.

Buyers Fee - The successful buyer shall be required to pay a buyer’s fee of £500 + VAT (£600 including VAT) to the auctioneers. This is due on the fall of the hammer. The buyer will be provided with a VAT receipt following the auction.

Solicitors Details - Mrs Alison Kirkham
Brooke-Taylors Solictors
4 The Quadrant
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6AW

Graham Watkins & Co Online Auction - Graham Watkins & Co Online Auctions is a new, innovative and pioneering platform for buying and selling property.
It provides all the benefits synonymous with traditional auctions, including: speed and certainty of sale, transparency and zero risk of gazumping or double-selling, but with the added advantage of being able to bid pressure free from the comfort of your own home or office via desktop, tablet or mobile phone.

Registration - In order to bid at Graham Watkins & Co Online Auctions you will first need to create an account by providing your contact details. You will be required to verify your email address, by clicking an activation link that we'll send to you via email. Once you've created an account you can watch' lots that you're interested in (you'll be kept up-to-date throughout the auction cycle), as well as gain access to the legal packs. In order to place a bid on a lot you will need to complete the bidder registration steps, as detailed below. Please note, the first time you register to bid you will also be asked to verify your mobile number and upload copies of your photo ID (e.g. Driver's licence or passport) and recent proof of address (dated within the last 3 months). This is required so we can easily keep in touch and helps us confirm your identity in the event of you purchasing a lot.

Terms & Conditions - ENSURE YOU READ, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

You will be asked to read and accept our Online Auction Terms and Conditions. Additionally, there may be specific documentation relating to the sale of the property you're registering to bid on that will need to be read and accepted before you are able to bid.
Once accepted, you will receive a copy of the document(s) via email for your own records.

Solicitor - PROVIDE DETAILS OF YOUR CHOSEN SOLICITOR

You will be asked to provide details of your chosen solicitor, so that in the event of you winning the lot we can initiate the necessary legal proceedings between yours and the vendor’s solicitors.

Aml Check - COMPLETE AN ONLINE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CHECK

Graham Watkins are required by law to carry out an online anti-money laundering check on all persons wishing to bid. You will be asked to provide information to verify your identity, including your date of birth, addresses for the last 3 years and at least one of passport, driving licence or national insurance.

Bidder Security - REGISTER YOUR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD FOR THE BIDDER SECURITY

In order to bid online you will be required to register a credit or debit card for the bidder security deposit. We use Stripe who provide a secure, online card registration facility, and they will attempt to place a hold on funds on your account for the bidder security amount (often known as a 'payment shadow' as no money is taken at this stage). The bidder security amount will be clearly displayed when registering your card.
On the fall of the electronic gavel, the winning bidder's card will be automatically debited for the bidder security amount, whilst all the unsuccessful bidder's cards will have their shadow payments released (this can take several days depending on the card provider). For more information about this process please read the detailed explanation at the end of this document.

Due Deligence - RECOMMENDED DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE BIDDING

In general terms, you are strongly advised to view the property and take professional advice as to its condition and suitability. You should also ensure that you thoroughly read and understand the legal pack and any other associated documentation available online and take proper legal advice accordingly. Finally, understand the contract you are entering into and the financial commitment that you will be liable for should you be the successful purchaser.

Bidding - STRESS-FREE BIDDING FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME

When the auction opens, you will be able to place bids in line with the predetermined bid increment levels, using the bid increase (+) and decrease (-) buttons provided. Having set your preferred bid amount and clicking the 'Place Bid' button, you will be asked to confirm your bid at which point it will be placed.
Every time you submit a bid you will be clearly shown whether your bid was successful, and a full list of all bids is displayed on-screen at all times.

Fall Of Gavel - FALL OF LEGAL POSITION WHEN YOU'VE WON THE AUCTION

We offer property for sale by immediate, unconditional contract. This means that the fall of the electronic gavel constitutes an exchange of contracts between the buyer and seller. Both parties are legally bound to complete the transaction usually within 28 days following the close of the auction but this will be confirmed within the legal documentation.

Guide Price - The guide price is issued as an indication of the auctioneer’s opinion of the selling price of the property. Each property offered is subject to a reserve price which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer 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. For a full definition of guide price and reserve price please contact the auctioneer.