Land and underground tank at Wheatcroft, east side of Shuckstone Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5GT

Lot 4 · DE4 5GT · SW Property Auctions · East Midlands

£30,000guide price
Land
Land and underground tank at Wheatcroft, east side of Shuckstone Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5GT
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Freehold land and underground tank on a site of approximately 0.19 hectares (0.48 acres), suitable for alternative use subject to consents. Vacant possession.

The property comprises land and underground tank that would offer potential for innovative conversion to alternative uses, forming part of a rectangular shaped site of approximately 0.19 hectares (0.48 acres).Electricity and telecoms are both available on the site. Water is available in the public highway. Interested parties should refer to the legal pack and make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves on the availability of any services. Location Wheatcroft is a small, peaceful hamlet set in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, nestled in the hills just outside the village of Crich on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is renowned for its scenic rural walks, making it a popular base for countryside getaways and hikers. The market town of Bakewell and stunning spa town of Buxton are located 12 miles and 25 miles north-west via the A6 respectively, whilst Carsington Water is a popular reservoir and visitor destination that features an 8-mile trail for walking and cycling, a water sports centre, an RSPB nature reserve, a visitor centre with a cafe, and shops.The property is situated to the south-west of Wheatcroft on the east side of Shuckstone Lane between the junctions of Lea Moor Road to the north and Wheatcroft Lane to the south. The site is accessed from the public highway via a five-bar gate.Grid Reference: DY437139www.gridreferencefinder.comhttps://what…

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Key facts

4Lot number
LandUse class
FreeholdTenure
205 sq ftFloor area
10 September 2026Auction date

Recent sold prices nearby

10 registered sales in this postcode sector over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.

4 TH* CO****DE4 5BH£279,000
WINCOTE SH*** HI**DE4 5EP£390,000
CARR COTTAGE SH*** HI**DE4 5EP£675,000

7 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.

Renovation upside in DE4

Evidence from 376 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.

+55.1%median uplift
£58,975typical value added
4.9 yearstypical hold period

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Derived from 376 registered sale pairs in DE4 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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