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Pye Bridge House together with land on the north west side, Main Road, Pye Bridge, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4NW - Image 1
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Pye Bridge House together with land on the north west side, Main Road, Pye Bridge, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4NW

East Midlands

£200,000Guide Price

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction on 29 October 2026, this four-bedroom detached period house occupies a substantial, prominent site on Main Road in Pye Bridge. The property has extensive grounds and is described as requiring comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation. Original features noted in the particulars include sash windows, shutters, fireplaces and strip wood flooring, alongside generous reception accommodation and a substantial dining kitchen. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes two reception rooms, with further room details set out in the full particulars. The site is presented as having potential for redevelopment, subject to planning permission and all other necessary consents. The listing refers to outline approval granted in 1993 for three substantial homes, but prospective purchasers should verify the status and relevance of that historic consent with the local authority. An illustrative layout for approximately 14 dwellings is also mentioned; it is not a current permission. Possible residential or alternative commercial uses are suggestions only and would require appropriate approvals. The existing house may be retained and refurbished, or a purchaser may investigate redevelopment of the wider site. The property is positioned for access to Alfreton, Somercotes and nearby amenities and transport links. Buyers should make their own enquiries about the site, planning history, condition and any proposed use.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Pye Bridge House is a substantial period property with a prominent roadside position, extensive grounds, fireplaces and original timber floors—a distinctive canvas for someone ready to reshape the house and its gardens. The photographed interiors are heavily dated and cluttered, with worn finishes and loose or damaged ceiling material in several rooms; the overgrown grounds and old pool or water-feature area add to the scope. The works range is £65,000–£110,000, pointing to a major project rather than a cosmetic update.

At £200,000, the value versus local £/sq ft cannot be judged yet because the floor area is missing. The low overall score reflects that uncertainty alongside the limited condition score, not a finding that the asking price is dear. The listing also describes possible site redevelopment, but any route beyond improving the existing house would depend on fresh planning and other approvals.

Key opportunities

  • Retain and restore the period character, including visible fireplaces, sash-style windows and timber floors.
  • Rework the substantial four-bedroom house and improve the extensive grounds, including clearing the overgrowth and addressing the old pool or water-feature area.
  • Investigate the wider site's redevelopment potential separately, subject to fresh planning and all necessary consents.

Key risks

  • Cluttered, stripped-back finishes and loose or damaged ceiling material in several photographed rooms, alongside £65,000–£110,000 of works, make this a substantial budget and programme commitment rather than a refresh.
  • The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged.

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Pye Bridge House together with land on the north west side, Main Road, Pye Bridge, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4NW
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