Where is the Mature Woodland located?
Buxton is a famous spa town in the High Peak Borough of Derbyshire. Buxton is England's highest Market Town and situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, c26 miles southeast of Manchester, 28 miles southwest of Sheffield, and 35 miles northwest of Derby. Buxton remains one of most popular tourist destinations in the High Peak, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year* with an estimated visitor spend of £60 million each year*.
The woods for sale are situated 1 mile north of Buxton Town Centre on the A5400 Manchester Road (opposite Oaklands Manor). It is low density mixed use area with nearby uses to include Residential, Holiday and Commercial accommodation.
Buxton is served by a rail line with 24 trains per day between Buxton and Manchester* and journey times of just under an hour. (*Retail Investment Prospectus, Buxton).
Description
Well established and mature wood for sale with direct access off A5004 Manchester Road. Former outdoor pursuits activity centre.
A right of way is reserved over the track by the vendor and neighbouring the landowner to service land and buildings to the northeast.
How has the accommodation been measured?
The woods have been measured from OS online maps.
Planning
The High Peak Borough Council Local Plan identifies the land as Countryside and covered by Policies E1 (New Employment Development), EQ2 (Landscape Character - which seeks to enhance and protect the distinctive character of local landscape and settlements) and EQ3 (Rural Development - which seeks to maintain openness of the countryside). We further understand the site to identified as Protected Tree area. Ref No: DCCTPO 1 Tree number: W4.
By way of a permission referenced HPK/2007/0686 consent was granted for retention of timber climbing wall, 3 high ropes and 4 sheds. All information should be confirmed with and further enquirers directed to the Local Planning Authority.
Services
We are not aware of services being connected to the site. Buyers should rely on their own investigations.
How is the accommodation offered?
Freehold
Woodlands for sale freehold. The site is to be sold by informal tender with purchasers invited to submit offers in writing by 12 noon Friday 17th February 2023. Offers should be sent in writing by email to chrisw@omeeto.co.uk and should include; Purchaser contact details, Solicitor details, advice on timing, proof of funds / finance and detail any conditions.
Price
£125,000 offers in excess of. Please check the VAT status.
VAT
All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, we are advised the property is not registered for VAT.
What are the viewing arrangements?
Physical viewings with proceedable parties can be arranged on request by contacting our commercial property agents. OMEETO do not take any responsibility for any loss or injury caused whilst carrying out a site visit.