Fern Cottage, Hallmoor Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2HF

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Fern Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 48/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (36/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningLow
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
- Pending2026/4752/TPO3 x Mature Limes - Regular trimming/removal of epicormic growth to improve visibility for vehicles coming out of the gate onto the A6 and raise the crowns to 2.5 metres above the ground to improve access along the pavement, access to the graves and to mow beneath the trees (Tree ref A); and, , 4 x Young Limes - cut growth to 60cm from inside edge of retaining wall so as not to obscure the speed camera sign or to overhang the pavement. Raise crowns to 2.5 metres above the ground to allow ease of access for mowing under the trees (Tree ref B); and, , 2 x Mature Limes - Raise the crowns of these trees to 2.5 metres above the ground to improve access to the graves and to mow beneath the trees (Tree ref C); and, , 1 x Copper beech - Raise the crown to 2.5 metres above the ground to improve access to the graves and to mow beneath the trees (Tree ref D); and, , 1 x Oak - Prune branches less than 1 inch in diameter which overhang the pavement; and, , All of the above trees - regular pruning of branches less than 1inch in diameter round paths and buildings.
- Pending25/00820/DCOND/1Discharge of Condition 3 of application 25/00820/LBALT - Erection of rear extension and internal and external alterations
- Pending26/00162/DCOND/1Discharge of Condition 2 of application 26/00162/LBALT - Extension of the rear gable
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership76.1%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease Type-
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Darley Churchtown Church of England Primary School0.5 miGood
- Darley Dale Primary School1.1 miGood
- Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School1.4 miGoodConcerns
- South Darley CofE Primary School1.5 miGood
0 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 5 Vineyard Terrace-£162k-
- Plantation Cottage Hallmoor Road-£275k-
- Burwood House Hallmoor Road-£33k-
- 8 Vineyard Terrace-£270k-