This property remains available and open to offers following the auction on 31 July 2025.
Please contact the auctioneers on for further details.

Homesford Cottage represents a rare and exciting freehold opportunity to acquire a large character property comprising three self-contained holiday apartments, along with spacious two bedroomed owners accommodation and in addition an attractive two storey stone built property split into 2 x one bedroomed self contained units.

The property was successfully was run as a holiday-let cottage business for many years and only closed due to ill-health. In our opinion, if the property were to be let as individual units based on AST contracts, subject to necessary planning and improvements, we would estimate a combined rental income in the region of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.

The former business occupies a strong location for tourism on the edge of the Peak District National Park and benefits from stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Outside to the rear of the property there is a split level garden with far reaching views, which includes terraced seating. In addition there is a large car park located opposite the property with designated parking spaces.

Homesford Cottage is situated on the A6 Derby Road, between the Derbyshire villages of Whatstandwell and Cromford. The property is located approximately 20 miles north-west of Nottingham, 26 miles south of Sheffield and 23 miles south-east of Buxton. The location is ideal for exploring the Peak District National Park, which offers a strong year round tourist draw including the nearby Chatsworth House, Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills, Kedleston Hall, Crich Tramway Village, the Heights of Abraham, Gullivers Kingdom, Dovedale. Alton Towers theme park is less than 40 minutes away.

Internal Accommodation The internal accommodation is configured to provide three self-contained holiday apartments, each of which provide en-suite bedrooms, living area and a kitchen and are being sold furnished with towels and bedding. The spacious two-bedroom owners accommodation offers the potential for additional letting space.
Letting Accommodation Comprises -
The Stables Situated at ground floor level and comprising a dining/living room. kitchen
and two en-suite bedrooms (one double, one twin).
Flag Cottage Situated at ground floor level and comprising a living room and a bedroom with shower and toilet.
Loft Cottage Situated at first floor level and comprising a living room, kitchen and en-suite double bedroom.
Fixtures and Fittings Fixtures and fittings are included with the exception of items that are personal to the seller.
External Detail Lawned gardens and terraced seating are located to the rear of the property. There is also car parking located opposite.
Owners Accommodation Spacious owner’s accommodation is situated at ground and first floor levels
and comprises living room, kitchen, dining room, office, linen store and two en-suite bedrooms. There is a cellar at ground floor level.
The Opportunity Homesford Cottage is a well presented group of three holiday apartments with spacious owners accommodation. The property is ideally located to capitalise on the Peak Districts year round tourist trade and the UK staycation market, which is experiencing a continued period of growth. The opportunity exists to generate further income by converting at least part of the extensive private accommodation for use as additional, lettable space.
Trading Information For the year ended 31st December 2021 the business produced a turnover of £34,974. Further trading information will be made available to genuinely interested parties who have viewed the premises.
Flood Risk Rivers and Seas - Very low. Surface Water - Very low.
Building Construction Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed) - Information taken from EPC.
Broadband (estimated speeds) Standard 5 mbps shows as available in this location
Mobile Signal EE, O2, Vodaphone and Three show as available in this location.
Satellite and Cable TV Availability Sky and BT show as available in this location.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: B B B

Terms:
Auction Details:

The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under and Unconditional sale type.

Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.

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• 10% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000)

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