Butterley Park, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5

Substantial Derbyshire livestock and arable farming enterprise

Description

Butterley Park Farm extends to about 1,169 acres (473.06 hectares) and forms a substantial mixed agricultural holding made up of productive arable land, pasture, woodland and a well equipped livestock yard. At its heart is the central farmyard, an efficient and well invested livestock enterprise with a mixture of modern open sided buildings, roundhouse, traditional cattle housing and a 1,500 tonne grain store supporting the arable enterprise.

The main farmland around the yard extends to 616.67 acres and provides a balanced spread of arable and grassland. Arranged across three blocks the farmland is well suited to both grazing and cropping.

To the north west lies a further block of land extending to 279.97 acres (113.21 hectares), split between a main run of arable ground with good internal access and a smaller area of pasture close to Pentrich. This land offers scale, flexibility and field sizes that work efficiently for modern machinery.

To the south of the holding is a further block of about 272.54 acres (110.29 hectares), arranged in two parcels divided by the Erewash Valley railway line. The main section is a predominantly livestock block running down to the River Erewash and the Nottingham Canal, with significant woodland and natural features giving it strong environmental and future biodiversity potential, while the second smaller parcel provides additional grazing land.

Taken together, the three blocks form a versatile farm with a wide range of agricultural, operational and environmental attributes. Butterley Park Farm offers a rare combination of scale and productivity, underpinned by a well-designed farmstead and a land base suited to a commercially run mixed farming system.

Location

Butterley Park Farm occupies a highly accessible yet distinctly rural position within the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, with additional land parcels extending around Ripley, Eastwood, Butterley, Pentrich and Bennerley. The holding sits in an established and productive agricultural area of eastern Derbyshire and benefiting from excellent local and regional connections.

The farm lies close to the market town of Ripley, approximately 2 miles away, which provides a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, independent retailers, cafes, public houses, primary and secondary schools and healthcare facilities. Ripley retains a strong local identity with regular markets and a good mix of community services. Further amenities are available in Heanor, Belper, Alfreton and Eastwood, while the larger centres of Derby (13 miles) and Nottingham (15 miles) offer extensive commercial, educational and leisure facilities.

The surrounding countryside is gently undulating and characterised by productive arable fields, pasture, hedgerows and mature woodland. This landscape provides both an attractive setting and practical working conditions for mixed farming, with open areas and sheltered valleys lending themselves well to grazing and modern cultivation.

Despite the rural location, transport links are excellent. The A38 is close by, providing direct access to the M1 motorway at Junctions 26 and 28, enabling efficient travel to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester and the wider Midlands. The A610 gives quick connections to Ripley and Eastwood, while the A6 provides a direct route to Matlock and the Peak District. Mainline rail services are available at Langley Mill, Alfreton and Belper, offering regular connections to Derby, Nottingham and further afield. East Midlands Airport is approximately 30 minutes drive, providing domestic and international travel options.

Disclaimer: All journey times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,099 sq ft


Acreage: 1169 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Main water, mains electric, private drainage.

Local Authority: Amber Valley Borough Council

Photographs and particulars: April 2026