Land for sale

Watery Lane, Scropton, Derby, Derbyshire DE65

A productive arable block with excellent field sizes, complemented by mature woodland and pasture

Description
The sale of Land at Scropton offers an outstanding opportunity for farmers and investors to acquire a substantial commercial arable farm within a well-regarded agricultural area of south Derbyshire.

The farm has traditionally operated a classic arable rotation, with several large areas enrolled in Sustainable Farming Incentive schemes in recent years. The fields are well-sized and efficiently shaped, with some particularly large parcels that, with further investment, offer significant operational efficiencies.

The farm covers around 234 acres and includes approximately 163 acres of arable land, representing the largest single block of arable land within the holding. With the majority classified as Grade 3 under the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales. It also benefits from 56.36 acres of attractive mature woodland, with all timber rights included.

The soils are predominantly river terrace sand and gravels, described as sand to sandy loams in the main with a mixture of clay to sandy loams in the southern part.
The additional areas of pasture, water and miscellaneous land enhance the amenity appeal.

Location
The farm lies to the north of the village of Scropton, a rural community in south Derbyshire, benefiting from a range of local amenities, including a parish church and village hall. Further services and facilities available in nearby towns such as Uttoxeter and Burton upon Trent.

The farm is well located for access to the regional road network. The A50 dual carriageway, providing a direct link between the M1 and M6 motorways, lies directly north of the land, offering convenient routes to Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and beyond. The land is accessible from the public highway at various points along Station Road and surrounding lanes.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Acreage:
234.09 Acres



Additional Info
Local Authority: Derbyshire Dales District Council

Photographs and Particulars: August 2025