Land lying to the north east of, Derby Road, Cromford, Derbyshire DE4 3RP

For sale by Auction.
Offered in partnership with David Brown Commercial

The auction will take place over two days, commencing on 28 October 2026. Properties will be allocated to either Day 1 or Day 2 when the catalogue is finalised. The specific auction date and lot number for this property will be confirmed once the catalogue has been published.

The land occupies an elevated position adjacent to a number of residential dwellings, including Rock House and The Mews, and is currently open, undeveloped amenity land.

The title is subject to a number of restrictive covenants, including a covenant to maintain the land as a garden (albeit this does not restrict future building) and a restriction on the height of boundary walls and fences together with rights of way and services in favour of neighbouring properties.

The freehold site is broadly rectangular in shape and extends to 0.734 acres or thereabouts and may lend itself to a number of different uses subject to the necessary planning consents.

Cromford is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire lying between Wirksworth and Matlock. The village is located being on the A6 providing access to Buxton to the North and Belper and Derby to the South. The Subject land is located towards the centre of Cromford, just off Derby Road on a private road, close to the Cromford Mills.

Services There are no services connected to the land.

Conservation Area We have been made aware this property is in a conservation area and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Prospective buyers are advised to make all necessary independent enquiries prior to bidding, as any bid made will be binding.
Note Please be advised that whilst our joint agent has conducted an inspection, the auctioneers have not personally inspected the property. Prospective buyers are advised to make a viewing enquiry and any other necessary independent enquiries before placing their bid, as this will be binding.

Tenure: Freehold

Terms:
Auction Details

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

Binding contracts will be exchanged at the point of sale.

All sales are subject to our Common Auction Conditions and Bidder Terms. Properties located in Scotland and Northern Ireland will be subject to applicable local laws.

Auction Deposit and Fees

The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneers fees apply, and are payable immediately upon exchange of contracts:

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

• Buyer’s Fee of 1.2% inc. VAT of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £1,500 inc. VAT)

There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information

For full details about our auction processes, please refer to the Bidder Terms which can be viewed on our home page.

This explains the types of auction and sale methods we offer, the bidding registration process, your payment obligations, and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable home report for residential Scottish properties).

Guide Price & Reserve Price

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.