House · SK22 1DD
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Residential Development with Outline Planning, Ravens Leach Farm, Birch Vale, SK22 A six-unit development opportunity located in between the village centres of New Mills and Hayfield, High Peak, benefitting from stunning elevated countryside views whilst on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
The property currently comprises of a range, of agricultural facilities, buildings, main farmhouse, and approximately five acres of pastureland.
Sloping in topography and enclosed by post, stonewall and rail boundaries. Site Location – Ravens Leach Farm, Birch Vale Road, High Peak, SK22 1DD.
Birch Vale is part of the New Mills civil parish, with the eastern portion falling under Hayfield parish, and is governed by High Peak Borough Council.
Planning Application - Ref: HPK/2024/0415 - DET/2025/0004 - DET/2025/0003. High Peak Council’s Strategic Planning Committee initially approved the outline planning application in May 2025.
Location - Birch Vale lies in a wooded valley along the River Sett, between New Mills and Hayfield, just outside the western boundary of the Peak District National Park.
The village sits at an elevation of approximately 180 meters (591 feet) above sea level and is part of the Dark Peak area, known for its gritstone hills and moorland landscapes.
Nearby upland areas include Ollersett Moor, Middle Moor, and the prominent hill Lantern Pike, which rises to 1,224 feet and offers panoramic views of Kinder Scout and surrounding Dark Peak hills.
The village centre of New Mills benefits from two train stations linking the towns and cities of Buxton, Stockport, Manchester and Shefield. What 3 Words: ///consonant.vital.solder Coordinates 53.
00, -1. 00. Farm House Semi-Detached - Four Bedroom. One Bathroom. Approx 1500 Sq Ft / 140m2 Barn 1A Semi-Detached Cottage - Three Bedroom. Two Bathroom.
Approx 1108 Sq Ft / 103m2 Barn 1B Semi-Detached Cottage - Three Bedroom. One Bathroom. Approx 1076 Sq Ft / 100m2 Barn 2 Semi - Detached Three Bedroom.
One Bathroom, 1625 Sq Ft / 151m2 Barn 3 Detached - Four Bedroom. Two Bathroom. 1463 Sq Ft / 136m2 Barn 4 Detached - Four Bedroom. Two Bathroom.
1937 Sq Ft / 180m2 Note Rights of Way and Easements - The site is sold subject to and with the benefit of rights including rights of way whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies, easements, covenants etc.
whether referred to in these particulars of Sale or not. Purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries as to the presence of any Rights of Way and Easements.
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