The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AH
An opportunity to purchase a modern agricultural building benefitting from planning permission for the conversion into two semi-detached dwellings, together approximately 1.91 acres of adjoining grassland paddocks. The property situates on the edge of the popular rural village of Denby, boasting countryside views and commutability to nearby towns and cities.
Situated in a pleasant rural setting , the property lies on the edge of the popular village of Denby where a basic range of amenities can be found including a primary school, public house, and Church. The location offers both countryside views and excellent transport links to nearby towns each offering a comprehensive range of facilities, including: Heanor to the east (2.7 miles), Ripley to the north (3.1 miles), Alfreton to the north (7.4 miles), and Matlock to the northwest (13.1 miles). The city of Derby conveniently locates just 7 miles to the south, whilst Nottingham sits 14 miles to the east.
The sale of Manna Farm offers a great opportunity to acquire development property in a sought-after village location. The property boasts a modern agricultural building (GEA 355m2) with planning permission for two three-bedroom dwellings. Briefly, the approved accommodation in each dwelling mirror each other all across the ground floor, comprising an open-plan kitchen, dining, living area, a study, three double bedrooms, two boasting ensuites, and a family bathroom. Externally, the dwellings will each benefit from off-road parking, gardens, and pleasant countryside views.
Aside the outbuilding, the property is sat upon a plot of 1.91 acres of grassland either side of the driveway presenting garden and paddocks areas. The eastern boundary currently has no fixed fence-line, the purchaser will be responsible for erecting a stockproof boundary.
The property will suit those seeking a village development opportunity, whether that be self-build purchasers or small-scale developers, with the bonus of planning consent already granted.
The building has planning permission, granted by the Amber Valley Borough Council with all matters reserved and listed below; ‘ Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use and conversion of an existing agricultural building to form 2 no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) (Ref; LSP-PDR/2025/0031). The planning permission was granted in October 2025. All copies are available upon request, or via the Local Planning Authority website.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are described in these particulars.
From Ripley town centre head south along Derby Road B6179, past the pottery village. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Ryknield Hill signposted for Denby Village and continue for approx. 1 mile. At the junction, turn left onto Denby Lane, and continue straight through the village for approx. 1 mile. The property can be found on the right hand side, just on the edge of the village, indicated by our For Sale board.
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The property does not benefit from any services, but we understand there are mains services within the vicinity.
Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.
The sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale as far as they exist.
The land is sold freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.
Nigel Davis Solicitors, 3 - 4 Spire House, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1DG
Strictly by appointment only through the selling agents Bagshaws at the Bakewell Office on 01629 812777.
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.
Amber Valley Borough Council, Market Pl, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3BT
Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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