Woodland Cottage, Temperance Hill, Woolley Moor, Alfreton, DE55

Tucked away within a truly idyllic private valley setting, surrounded by rolling countryside, far-reaching views and an abundance of scenic walks directly from the doorstep, Woodland Cottage is a beautifully unique three-bedroom detached home, offering a rare blend of character, privacy and modern-day sustainability.

Occupying a generous plot of approximately 1.16 acres, the property sits centrally within its grounds, approached via a sweeping private driveway that opens out to a substantial, newly laid and thoughtfully illuminated parking area—providing space for a large number of vehicles and creating an impressive sense of arrival. Positioned within the charming hamlet of Temperance Hill, on the edge of Woolley Moor, the cottage enjoys a perfect balance of rural seclusion and accessibility, with the highly regarded The White Horse just a short walk away, alongside renowned local beauty spots including Ogston Reservoir and Ashover Rock.

Woodland Cottage - Externally, the grounds are both expansive and versatile, comprising a large, level lawn, a productive vegetable garden, established orchard and an array of soft fruit bushes—perfect for those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. A range of outbuildings, garages and a fully serviced summer house with power and lighting provide excellent flexibility, whether for hobby use, storage, or a dedicated work-from-home space.

In keeping with its setting, the home has been thoughtfully enhanced with a number of eco-conscious improvements, including solar panels and an air source heat pump, blending traditional charm with forward-thinking, energy-efficient living.

Extending to approximately 1,593 sq ft across two storeys, the accommodation is both spacious and characterful. A welcoming central hallway with useful storage and ground floor WC leads through to a charming cottage-style dining kitchen, complete with a log burning stove and adjoining utility room. The dual-aspect family lounge is filled with natural light, featuring a further log burning stove, patio doors opening onto the garden and a connecting conservatory that enjoys views across the grounds. To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all offering excellent storage, alongside a family bathroom.

The outbuildings extend to approximately 73m² (785 sq ft) in total and comprise:

Wooden workshop (6m x 3m / 20ft x 10ft)
Part stone, part timber garage/vehicle store with electric roller door (4m x 5m / 13ft x 16ft)
Garden shed (4.2m x 2.6m / 13ft 9" x 8ft 5")
Woodshed (5m x 2.8m / 16ft x 9ft)
Fully insulated garden room (4m x 2.6m / 13ft x 8ft 5") with power, heating and lighting—ideal as a home office or studio

Woodland Cottage is a home of true individuality—perfectly suited to those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle, with space to grow, work and unwind, all within one of Derbyshire’s most picturesque settings.

Dales & Peaks Forwardmove Please Read - Dales & Peaks is marketing this Property with the benefit of ForwardMove. Dales & Peaks has introduced ForwardMove to help speed up the sales process, minimise sale fall-throughs and give more certainty to both the Seller and the Buyer.

Purchasers will benefit from the Buyer Information Pack (BIP), which we have created with our legal partners, to give buyers more information before they agree to purchase.

The pack includes:

Property information form (TA6)
Fixtures and contents form (TA10)
Official Copy of the Register (OC1)
Title Plan (OC2)
Local Search*
Water and Drainage Search*
Coal and Mining Search*
Homescreen / Environmental Search*

(Dales & Peaks has ordered the local, drainage, coal and homescreen / environmental searches; we will add these to the BIP as they become available)


ForwardMove allows the sale process to be completed significantly quicker than a ‘normal sale’. This is because the legal work, usually done in the first four to eight weeks after the sale is agreed, has already been completed. The searches, which can take up to five weeks, are ordered on the day the listing goes live and are transferable to the successful Buyer as part of their legal due diligence.

Additionally, and on behalf of the Seller, Dales & Peaks requests that the successful Buyer enters into a Reservation Agreement and pays the Reservation Agreement Fee of £595 (including VAT). This includes payment for the Buyer Information Pack and all the searches (which a buyer typically purchases separately after the sale is agreed).

Upon receipt of the signed Reservation Agreement, payment of the Reservation Agreement Fee, completion of ID and AML checks and the issuing of the Memorandum of Sale, the Seller will agree to take the Property off the market and market it as Sold Subject To Contract (SSTC).

During the Reservation Agreement period, the Seller will reject all offers and not enter into another agreement with any other buyer. The reservation period is agreed upon at the time of sale but is usually between 60 and 120 days.

The Reservation Fee is non-refundable except where the Seller withdraws from the sale. A copy of the Reservation Agreement is available on request, and Dales & Peaks advises potential buyers to seek legal advice before entering into the Reservation Agreement.

If you have any questions about the process or want to know how selling or buying with Dales & Peaks ForwardMove could benefit you, please speak to a member of the Dales & Peaks team.