The Woodlands
4 Woodland Close, DE6, DE6 2AP
£1,100,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Local average
£488,884 (+125%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,043 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A SUPERB QUALITY, EXTENSIVE & INDIVIDUAL FAMILY RESIDENCE, FITTED TO THE HIGHEST SPECIFICATION THROUGHOUT.
- SET WITHIN A SITE OCCUPYING IN EXCESS OF 1.6 ACRES (0.647 HECTARES).
- SUPERB INTERNAL ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING 6 BEDROOMS - 3 OF WHICH ARE SUITES.
- SUPERB INTERNAL ACCOMMODATION, WHICH READILY LENDS INTOSELF FOR MUTIGENERATIONAL LIVING.
- SET IN 1.6 ACRES WHICH INCLUDE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS, SUMMER HOUSE, GARAGE & STORAGE, WORKSHOP, STABLES AND PADDOCK
- LOCATED WITHIN THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER PEAK PARK VILLAGE OF THORPE.
- ENJOYING SUPERB SOUTHERLY VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY OF THE RIVER DOVE TOWARDS THE STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Hardwood panelled and sealed unit double-glazed front door leads to
Entrance Vestibule with central heating radiator and inbuilt double opening cloak cupboard with oak panelled doors and central heating radiator. Oak internal door to:
Open Plan Inner Lobby with arched opening to Dining Room, door off to large storage or linen cupboard with hot water cylinder, fitted slatted shelving and Economy Seven hot water control. A further door leads to
Inner Hall with staircase off to first floor level. Large deep understairs shelved storage cupboard.
Ground Floor Guest Cloakroom with UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window, single panel central heating radiator, fitments in mellow peach providing pedestal wash-hand basin and low-flush wc.
Dining Room 4.75m x 3.45m (15'7" x 11'4") UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window to the front with electric roller blind, single panel central heating radiator, corniced ceiling, ducted air conditioning and door to kitchen. Further door to
Sitting Room 7.26m x 5.25m (23'10" x 17'2") having feature contemporary fireplace with cut-stone hearth and surround, fitted decorative fuel effect propane gas fire. Series of sealed unit double-glazed UPVC windows to the rear, which overlook the rear garden and enjoy stunning far reaching countryside views over the valley of the River Dove and beyond. Fitted electric blinds. Sliding UPVC sealed unit double-glazed patio doors to patio terrace. High quality, luxury, contemporary Swiss radiators, with roof and wall mounted spotlights and flood lights.
Breakfast Kitchen 5.37m x 4.75m (17'7" x 15'7") with ceramic tiled floor, UPVC sealed unit double-glazed windows on two sides with fitted feature Venetian and Dutch blinds and contemporary central heating radiator. The kitchen has been most thoughtfully planned and designed and is superbly fitted with stunning Mark Wilkinson hand-made units in oak with burr oak panels and trim, and provides base and wall storage cupboards with drawer banks, polished granite work surfaces, having ceramic tiled splashbacks, inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap. There is an extensive range of integrated Miele appliances including inset five burner ceramic hob with illuminated extractor hood over, self-cleaning oven, combination oven microwave, steam oven, warming cabinet, refrigerator and plumbed in coffee machine. There is a fitted Bosch dishwasher, and the sink has a Maxmatic waste disposal unit. A matching island unit includes a Bosch kitchen equipment drive unit, integrated Salter scales and integrated chopping block. The island unit provides further storage facility or dog station. Feature mood and track lighting and fitted Sonos stereo system.
Utility Room 5.25m x 2.53m (17'2" x 8'3") again with ceramic tile floor to match the kitchen and fitted with an excellent range of high-quality cupboards in oak, including cloaks and shoe cupboards with fitted shelving, pull out rack storage cupboard, tall broom cupboard, cupboards with fitted pull out drawers. Fitted polished granite work surfaces with 1.5 bowl Kohler sink unit with mixer tap and Maxmatic waste disposal unit and tiled splashbacks, double opening cupboard beneath. Free standing oil fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer etc. Double-glazed windows, two having electric Venetian blinds, hardwood door to exterior side. Loft ladder access to roof void containing comprehensively racked systems for comms/TV/Sonos/WiFi/CCTV systems and solar panel control systems.
Accommodation from Inner Hall connecting lobby with patio door, sealed unit double-glazed window and double panel radiator.
Ground Floor Bedroom Suite having overall measurements of 6.86m x 4.27m (22'6" x 14') This room is currently utilised as a Study/Office, Music Room and informal Sitting Room and has a patio door to the garden, sealed unit double-glazed window with extensive countryside views, track lighting, two radiators, wall lights and air conditioning. Ceiling spotlights and wall mounted reading lights. Fitted desk. Range of inbuilt double-opening pine wardrobes with electric heaters, double opening shelved airing cupboard with electric heater, luxury Ensuite Bathroom with five-piece suite comprising: panelled bath, low-flush wc, large shower with mains control, bidet and wash-hand basin, gold taps and fittings, part tiling, dual fuel towel rail radiator, double-glazed window, glazed shower screen. Full WAP and tv facilities.
Bedroom Suite Two comprising Double Bedroom 4.17m x 3.24m (13'8" x 10'7") with UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window with remote control blackout blind and having views towards Hamston Hill, central heating radiator, two wall light points and air conditioning unit, two large double opening inbuilt wardrobe cupboards with electric heaters.
En Suite Shower Room having fitments in Pampas comprising pedestal wash-hand basin, low-flush wc and large shower cubicle with mains control, fully tiled walls, gold taps and fittings, double-glazed window, central heating radiator.
Study 2.86m x 2.36m (9'4" x 7'9"). This room is extensively fitted with document storage cupboards in oak, there is a sealed unit double-glazed window with remote control blackout blind, central heating radiator and feature track lighting.
Staircase off to first floor level where there is a split-landing with double panel central heating radiator and roof access hatch. The landing leads to
First Floor Bedroom Suite One having overall measurements of 6.7m x 4.27m (22' x 14') to include the En Suite.
The Bedroom itself measuring 4.82m x 4.3m (15'9" x 14'1") having three UPVC sealed unit double-glazed windows, again taking advantage of the stunning far-reaching views towards the Staffordshire Moorlands. Feature ceiling lighting, air conditioning, over-bed lamps, bedside panic alarm, tv facilities, central heating radiators and a range of three double-opening inbuilt wardrobe cupboards with electric heaters.
En Suite Bathroom having luxury four-piece suite in white, comprising panelled bath with over-bath mains-controlled shower with rainwater head, pedestal wash-hand basin, bidet, low-flush wc, part tiled walls, Velux rooflight, contemporary dual fuel towel rail radiator, illuminated shaving mirror, inbuilt pine storage cupboards.
First Floor Bedroom Two (front double) 4.12m x 3.2m (13'6" x 10'6") with UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window with garden and countryside views, double panel central heating radiator and three double inbuilt pine wardrobe cupboards with electric heaters and matching double-opening lower-level cupboard. Feature ceiling lighting and air conditioning.
First Floor Bedroom Three 2.4m x 3.846m (7'10" x 12'7") (to the front of the wardrobes) with central heating radiator, UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window with countryside views, extensive range of inbuilt pine wardrobe cupboards with electric heaters. Air conditioning.
Family Bathroom with fully tiled walls, three-piece suite in Avocado Green, gold taps and fittings, panelled bath, rainwater shower head, pedestal wash-hand basin, low-flush wc, sealed unit double-glazed window, dual fuel towel rail radiator, inbuilt double-opening cupboard.
OUTSIDE
The property occupies a total site area of approximately 1.635 acres (0.662 hectares), to include an excellent paddock of turf of over an acre.
The house, which is located within a private enclave of similar quality properties, is approached by a sweeping Tarmacadam driveway, and stands amidst extensive landscaped, well stocked and very well-maintained garden grounds, with lawned front garden having planted beds and borders with flowers and shrubs. The illuminated driveway, with driveway lights - manually or remotely controlled - leads to
Detached Stone and Tile Garage being of high-quality cavity wall construction and measuring 5.3m x 4.78m (17'4" x 15'8"). Having Henderson sliding doors to the front and pedestrian access door to the rear, the garage is air conditioned and heated, has mains electricity and water connected, and provides extensive roof void storage. Full WAP system installed.
Immediately to the rear of the garage is a former Stable, currently used as a store, and measures 4.8m x 2.73m (15'9" x 8'11"). It has electric light and power supply and extraction fans.
Workshop and Store
This is situated opposite the former stable. Again, with electric light and power connected, with the power supply extending to 45 amps to provide supply to the garden.
To the other side of the house, there is an extensive patio terrace, box hedge parterre having evergreen borders. Timber Garden Tool Store with mains electricity connected and an adjoining store which houses the gas propane bottles and a Honda diesel generator which provides comprehensive batter electric start back-up power to the property during National Power Grid outages. Adjacent 2,500 litre central heating oil tank.
A large, primarily lawned rear garden has well stocked shrub, heather, flower and rockery borders, together with a large centrally planted bed, with sheltered patio terrace with stunning large electrically controlled patio sun blind.
A particular feature of the rear garden is the superb "Sunlight Forest" Summer House. Installed in 2024, the Summer House has been thoughtfully positioned to take advantage of the stunning, far reaching southerly aspect of the garden. It has Cat6 cabling and 230-volt electricity installed, together with Sonos stereo and extensive seating with dining table. There is provision for tv and refrigerator.
The lawned rear garden extends to the side of the house, with a lean-to aluminium framed greenhouse with thermostatically controlled heating and lighting, outside power supply and cold-water tap.
Adjoining Paddock and Stabling. Extending to approximately 1.126 acres, or thereabouts, there is an excellent paddock of sound turf which slopes away gently in a southerly direction, and which is well fenced and bounded on all sides. A northern boundary adjoins the house rear garden from which there is gated access with a further double width vehicular access from Fitchett Lane. Mains water connected.
Situated towards the lower end of the field, is a most useful block of three timber field stables installed in 2023.
SERVICES
It is understood that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating, propane gas fire to Sitting Room.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Other than those fixtures and fittings specifically referred to in these sales particulars no other fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. No specific tests have been carried out on any of the fixtures and fittings at the property. It is understood that numerous additional appliances etc. may be available subject to separate negotiation.
SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The property boasts the following specific features which are of particular note.
* Panasonic Entry Phone and Remote Yale Locking System.
* Chubb Intruder and Smoke Alarm.
* Panasonic 8 Unit Internal Phone System.
* Air Conditioning to the majority of the accommodation.
* Fitted Solar Panels producing approximately 2.3kw hours of electricity.
* Comprehensive external CCTV with full walk-up lights and ANPR system.
* Automatic garden watering system.
TENURE
It is understood that the property is held freehold but interested parties should verify this position with their solicitors.
COUNCIL TAX
For Council Tax purposes the property is in band F.
EPC RATING D
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Messrs Fidler-Taylor & Co on .
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Listed by
Ashbourne
Fidler Taylor
Reference: 174052790
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Woodland Close, Thorpe, ASHBOURNE | 48 | 70 | 129 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Detached |
| 2 Woodland Close, Thorpe, ASHBOURNE | 65 | 78 | 250 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
| 3 Woodland Close, Thorpe, ASHBOURNE | 35 | 74 | 132 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
| 4 Woodland Close, Thorpe, ASHBOURNE | 67 | 73 | 256 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,100,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERFIELD CHURCH LANE, THORPE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 2AW | £635,000 | 14/03/2025 | Detached |
| ST. LEONARDS COTTAGE CHURCH LANE, THORPE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 2AW | £690,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £662,500 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Derbyshire Dales. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Derbyshire Dales. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Derbyshire Dales.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Woodlands Close
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Digmire Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Leatherbritches Nursery | 1.4 miles |
| Shop | On a Wick and a Prayer | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Saint Oswald's Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| University | University of Derby | 5.2 miles |
| Train station | Alton Towers Car Park | 6.2 miles |
| Train station | Runaway Mine Train | 6.3 miles |
| Hospital | Cheadle Hosptal | 10.2 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 11.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 28 May 2012 |
| Ilam CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 16 Oct 2023 |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 2.5 miles | Good — 26 Nov 2014 |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.6 miles | Good — 28 Feb 2019 |
| Ashbourne Primary School | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 7 Apr 2022 |
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