7 bed detached house for sale

Stanton Leys House, Oldfield Lane, Stanton Lees, Matlock DE4

Georgian elegance, reimagined for modern life.

A beautiful example of Georgian architecture, the house has been sympathetically restored and thoughtfully extended, retaining the proportions, symmetry and quiet elegance of its origins while introducing the space, light and simplicity expected of modern family life.

Approached along a private drive and sitting within its own landscaped grounds, the setting is wonderfully peaceful. Mature trees frame the handsome stone façade, while terraces and gently falling lawns open towards far-reaching countryside views. It feels private and secluded, yet the gardens remain considered and usable, equally suited to summer evenings around the table, children disappearing onto the lawn or simply enjoying the stillness of the surrounding landscape.

The House

At the heart of Stanton Leys House is a sense of balance.

The Georgian influence remains immediately apparent in its symmetrical elevations, tall windows and pillared entrance, while later additions have been handled with restraint, adding scale without competing with the original architecture.

Inside, generous ceiling heights, large bay windows and beautifully proportioned rooms allow natural light to move throughout the house. Original character sits comfortably alongside a more contemporary finish, creating a home that feels elegant without ever becoming formal.

The ground floor unfolds from a central hallway into a series of individual living spaces. An elegant lounge with bay window provides the main reception room, alongside a formal dining room and a further reception space, currently used as a gym but equally suited to a snug, study or music room.

The kitchen sits naturally alongside the dining space, with a separate utility and cloakroom providing the practical elements of everyday life. Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, one of a number of modern touches quietly integrated into the fabric of the house.

The first floor continues the feeling of space and proportion.

The principal suite includes a walk-in wardrobe and beautifully finished en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are complemented by further en-suite and shower facilities.

A separate office creates a dedicated place to work from home without sacrificing living space, while the flexible arrangement allows Stanton Leys House to work comfortably as either a four or five-bedroom home.

Above, two generous attic rooms provide excellent storage and further flexibility, with potential for ancillary uses depending on how the next owners choose to live here.

Stanton Leys House is ultimately a home where old and new feel completely at ease with one another, Georgian architecture, contemporary living and a wonderfully private countryside setting, brought together with considerable thought.

The Stables

Separate from the main house sits The Stables, a charming two-bedroom detached dwelling with complete independence from the principal residence.

Currently operated as a successful holiday let, it introduces another dimension to the property, whether retained as an income-producing asset, used for visiting friends and family, or adapted to provide longer-term accommodation for multiple generations.

Outside

The grounds are an important part of what makes Stanton Leys House feel so special.

Landscaped gardens surround the house, with mature planting, stone terraces and open lawns creating different places to enjoy throughout the day. Its elevated position brings beautiful views across the surrounding countryside and a genuine feeling of escape.

A detached garage provides parking and useful storage, while the private drive creates an arrival befitting the house itself.

Location

Stanton Lees feels wonderfully removed from everyday life, a picturesque hamlet surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Derbyshire Dales, with exceptional walking, cycling and the Peak District quite literally on the doorstep.

Just a few miles away, Matlock brings an increasingly interesting mix of independent cafés, restaurants and shops, while neighbouring Wirksworth, Cromford, Bakewell and Chatsworth put some of Derbyshire’s best-loved places within easy reach.

It’s a rare balance, peaceful country living, without feeling disconnected from everything around it.

Additional Information

EPC rating - D
Measurements - Main House : 3584 sqft / Stables Holiday Let : 839 = total : 4,423 sqft
Land - Approx 1 acre
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: F
Local Authority: Derbyshire Dales
Property construction : Standard Brick and Tile
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Drainage & Sewerage: Sewage Treatment Plant
Heating: Oil central heating
Broadband: Fttc / Standard Fibre Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile signal/coverage: 4G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Parking: Garage and plenty of off road parking available

Dales & Peaks Forwardmove Please Read

Dales & Peaks is marketing this Property with the benefit of ForwardMove. Dales & Peaks has introduced ForwardMove to help speed up the sales process, minimise sale fall-throughs and give more certainty to both the Seller and the Buyer.

Purchasers will benefit from the Buyer Information Pack (bip), which we have created with our legal partners, to give buyers more information before they agree to purchase.

The pack includes:

Fixtures and contents form (TA10)
Official Copy of the Register (OC1)
Title Plan (OC2)
Local Search*
Water and Drainage Search*
Coal and Mining Search*
Homescreen / Environmental Search*

(Dales & Peaks has ordered the local, drainage, coal and homescreen / environmental searches; we will add these to the bip as they become available)

ForwardMove allows the sale process to be completed significantly quicker than a ‘normal sale’. This is because the legal work, usually done in the first four to eight weeks after the sale is agreed, has already been completed. The searches, which can take up to five weeks, are ordered on the day the listing goes live and are transferable to the successful Buyer as part of their legal due diligence.

Additionally, and on behalf of the Seller, Dales & Peaks requests that the successful Buyer enters into a Reservation Agreement and pays the Reservation Agreement Fee of £595 (including VAT). This includes payment for the Buyer Information Pack and all the searches (which a buyer typically purchases separately after the sale is agreed).

Upon receipt of the signed Reservation Agreement, payment of the Reservation Agreement Fee, completion of id and aml checks and the issuing of the Memorandum of Sale, the Seller will agree to take the Property off the market and market it as Sold Subject To Contract (sstc).

During the Reservation Agreement period, the Seller will reject all offers and not enter into another agreement with any other buyer. The reservation period is agreed upon at the time of sale but is usually between 60 and 120 days.

The Reservation Fee is non-refundable except where the Seller withdraws from the sale. A copy of the Reservation Agreement is available on request, and Dales & Peaks advises potential buyers to seek legal advice before entering into the Reservation Agreement.

If you have any questions about the process or want to know how selling or buying with Dales & Peaks ForwardMove could benefit you, please speak to a member of the Dales & Peaks team.