A former village school, offering great potential and being situated on the edge of the village with rural views.

Situation
The former Stainsby School is situated in a fabulous position on the edge of the charming rural village of Stainsby, within the Hardwick Hall Estate and has superb views over the surrounding countryside. The site was formerly that of Stainsby Manor, a medieval manor house with a chapel, moat and rampart, and in recognition of its archaeological significance the site is now part of a scheduled ancient monument known as The Earthwork.
A wide range of facilities are available in Clay Cross about 5.5 miles away, including a supermarket, a community hospital, library, leisure centre, medical centre, a church and various sports clubs. The towns of Chesterfield and Mansfield are 7 miles and 7.5 miles away respectively. There is plenty to see and do in the area, including a wide selection of walking trails, cycling, sailing at Ogston Reservoir, and a visit to nearby
Stainsby Mill, along with a number of impressive stately homes such as Hardwick Hall, Bolsover Castle, Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. The Peak District National Park is within about twelve miles. Stainsby has a well-established folk Festival which is held every summer.
The area is extremely well served by major roads including the M1, A61 and A38, which provide good access to both north and southern areas of the country. East Midlands and Doncaster Sheffield Airports are both within striking distance and rail services are available from Chesterfield.
There is a good selection of schools in the area, including primary schools in Heath, Doe Lea and Pilsley and secondary schools in Tupton and Tibshelf. Independent schools include Mount St Mary’s College and Barlborough Hall School, St Peter and St Paul School in Chesterfield and St Anselm’s Preparatory School in Bakewell.
Description
Stainsby School is approached via a driveway off Hawking Lane. The property is believed to have been constructed around 1895 of sandstone block with ashlar facing under a tiled roof and is a good example of 19th century school architecture, with much of its external appearance remaining unchanged. Key features include a steep pitched roof with low eaves, tall slim windows and a carved, ashlar lintel with stone pilasters above the main entrance.
Stainsby School offers great potential for conversion for a variety of uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. We would advise all interested parties to seek advice from the local planning authority.
The timber outbuilding is however subject to an occupational agreement to the local community group so this would need to be factored in when considering any redevelopment plans. The group have been asked to move to alternative premises however the outcome of those negotiations is not finalised.
Accommodation
Steps lead up to wooden double doors which open into an enclosed foyer with further double doors leading through to the main reception hall of the school. At the end of the hallway is a large full height hall with ceiling trusses and tall windows to both the north and west elevations. Double fire safety doors open out to the rear. Adjoining the hall is a kitchen with a sink unit and cupboards and an open serving hatch into the hall. There are five further ground floor rooms/offices and a large store room, served by separate ladies and gents’ toilet facilities.
Two separate flights of stairs lead to the split level first floor. The west staircase leads up to four rooms and a store. On the eastern side there are four further rooms.
Accessed externally is a basement measuring about 389 sq ft.
There is a large tarmacadam driveway to the front of the property which provides parking space for a number of vehicles. To the west of the school building is a toilet block building and a large timber building (which is currently let to a local community group) with a garden area behind it. A stone wall skirts the property on three sides and there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The site extends to about 0.54 acres in all.
Services
None of the services, appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.
Tenure
The freehold of the property is for sale subject to the occupational agreement to the local community group.
Rights of way, easements and wayleaves
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Restrictive covenants
Stainsby School is sold subject to retrictive covenants. It should also be noted that the school sits on a Scheduled Ancient Monument and relevant restrictions will apply. For further details please refer to the legal pack located on the online portal.
Method of sale
This property is available for sale by online auction.
Local Authority
Bolsover District Council.
Telephone: 01246 242424
www.bolsover.gov.uk
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and third party data and are provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Note
All plans, illustrations and measurements within this brochure are indicative and not to scale and should not be relied upon. Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries. For further information, please contact the selling agents.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through selling agents, Fisher German LLP.
Telephone: 01530 410840
Email: [email protected]
Directions
From the M1 junction 29, take the A6175, sign posted for Clay Cross. After about half a mile turn left onto Mill Lane. Continue for about one mile and before the left hand bend, take the right hand turn towards Stainsby. Proceed through the village of Stainsby and as you are leaving the village, just before the road bends to the left, turn right in front of the tree. Proceed to the end of the lane, where you will arrive at Stainsby School.
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This property is available for sale by online auction, ending at 12 noon on Tuesday 16 November 2021.
The purchase of this property is subject to a Buyers Fee of £3,840 (including VAT).
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