Virginsalley Lane, Snelston, DE6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Preliminary Announcement – Exclusive Barn Development
- Exclusive development of just three luxury Q-class barn conversions
- Stunning rural setting within the sought-after Derbyshire Dales countryside
- Contemporary open-plan living with high specification finishes
- Attractive barn-style architecture blending character and modern design
- Peaceful countryside setting within the desirable Snelston area
- Super state and private schooling in area
- Spacious open-plan living of 1,350sq.ft.
- Early opportunity to reserve prior to full launch
- Contact the branch for more information
Description
***Preliminary Announcement – Exclusive Barn Development***
BENNET SAMWAYS are excited to offer for sale an exciting opportunity to acquire one of just three beautifully designed barn conversions located in a stunning rural setting within the sought-after Derbyshire Dales countryside, in the desirable Snelston area.
This boutique Q-class development will comprise three individually designed homes, carefully created to combine contemporary living with attractive barn-style architecture. Each property will be built to a high specification, offering stylish modern interiors while retaining a strong connection to the surrounding countryside.
The barns will feature striking external elevations finished with beautiful castle boarding in natural wood, creating a distinctive and contemporary designer barn appearance that sits perfectly within the surrounding rural landscape.
Internally the homes will offer modern open-plan living spaces designed for both comfort and practicality. The ground floor will benefit from underfloor heating, with radiators serving the first floor, all powered by an energy-efficient air source heat pump system to provide environmentally conscious and economical living.
Externally the properties will enjoy private gardens designed to complement the natural setting, with attractive dry stone wall boundaries and additional stone gabions helping to create terraced levels within the rear gardens. Each home will also benefit from off-road parking positioned to the front of the properties.
Situated within a highly desirable rural ‘Golden Triangle’ location, the development provides the perfect balance of peaceful country living while remaining well positioned for access to nearby market towns, amenities and transport links.
The homes will each benefit from private gardens and attractive outlooks across the surrounding countryside. Lot 3 will occupy the largest plot, offering substantial additional garden space.
Prices:
Lot 1 – £500,000 (end position)
Lot 2 – £450,000 Middle position)
Lot 3 – £575,000 (end position with largest plot with additional garden space)
Further information, plans and full specifications will be released shortly.
Register your interest now to receive early launch details.
Locality - Snelston is a picturesque and unspoilt village nestled within the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, just a short drive from the historic market town of Ashbourne. Known for its peaceful rural charm, Snelston is surrounded by rolling countryside, quiet lanes, and beautifully maintained period homes—many originally part of the Snelston Estate, with ties to 19th-century model village design.
This exclusive village setting offers a true escape to the country, while still being conveniently located for access to Ashbourne’s excellent range of independent shops, cafés, and schools. The Peak District National Park lies just to the north, offering a wealth of walking, cycling, and riding opportunities. For those needing to commute, the A515 and A52 provide swift connections to Derby, Uttoxeter, and further afield, while mainline rail services from Derby offer direct links to London and other major cities. Snelston represents the best of Derbyshire Dales living—offering tranquillity, heritage, and access to outstanding countryside, all within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
Location - what3words: ///chariots.branched.awoke - Postcode: DE6 2DN
Material Information Guidance Notes - Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band tbc. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, electric air source heat pump for heating and internet connection. Estimated highest broadband speeds available via Ofcom are tbc. Completion available - Spring/Summer2026.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-03-08
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Double Glazing, Air Source Heat Pump, Underfloor Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway, EV Charger
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Clifton CofE Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 107
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Norbury CofE Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 75
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hilltop Primary Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Oswald's CofE Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Osmaston CofE (VC) Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 148
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- Ryecroft CofE Middle School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The JCB Academy4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 781
- Type
- University technical college
- Thomas Alleyne's High School7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 941
- Type
- Academy converter
- Windsor Park CE Middle School7.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 345
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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