Situated close to Beeley Moor on the edge of the Peak District National Park, and within a short driving distance of Bakewell and the Chatsworth estate to the west, and Chesterfield to the east, the parish of Holymoorside and Walton covers an area of 1,485 hectares of mainly farm and moorland with the village of Holymoorside at its centre.
Holymoorside itself has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, when it was known as Holymore. The village has a number of historic buildings including the 12th century St. Giles Church and the 17th century Holymoor House.
The parish of Holymoorside and Walton had, at the last census in 2021, a resident population of 2100 people living in 959 residences.
This quintessentially English village has a school, two popular public houses, three churches, a post office/general store, funeral director and a village hall.
Holymoorside is inherently community focused and its village hall provides recreational and educational opportunities for the parish with regular classes and activities and is a popular venue for private social events.
Football matches are held on the village recreation ground most weekends in season and there is a bowling green, tennis courts and allotments to rent.
Community groups, of which there are many, also meet in the village school, URC meeting room and at the Community Development Centre in Walton. A mobile library service also facilitates Holymoorside and Walton.
A regular bus service (currently two an hour at peak times) provides transport into Chesterfield town centre for banking and shopping and the railway and bus stations for travelling further afield.
The village is famed for being surrounded by stunning scenery and is a popular destination for walkers.
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PROPERTIES
According to Rightmove, the UK’s largest online real estate property portal (rightmove.co.uk), a total of 12 properties within the Holymoorside area have been sold in the past year, selling at an overall average price of £328,188.
The majority of properties sold in Holymoorside during the past year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £379,107. Detached properties sold for an average of £277,500, with flats fetching £263,750.
The highest price paid over the past 12 months was a semi-detached property on Holymoorside Road, which fetched £591,250 in November 2024.
Overall, the historical sold prices in Holymoorside over the past year were 13% down on the previous year and 29% down on the 2021 peak of £460,281.
According to Rightmove, at the time of writing there are 19 properties up for sale in the Holymoorside area, ranging in price from £1.495m for a detached property to £190,000 for a terrace house.
The former, Holymoor House, a four-bed detached residence, is described by the estate agent as a ‘truly one-of-a-kind home’ which is set a little up the hill by the mill pond, behind secure electric gates, with the property combining architectural elegance, historical provenance and exceptional contemporary design.
WHAT HOLYMOORSIDE OFFERS
Aside from its scenic location and endless village charm, Holymoorside offers community spirit in abundance.
Throughout the year, the village plays host to a number of well-attended community events, including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a popular scarecrow festival.
This is a place where residents are truly and demonstrably proud of their village and its heritage. Community groups in the area include, but are not limited to: a choral society (established during the Second World War); craft group; dance group; history society; ladies club; keep fit class; scouts and a well-established well dressing group.
The aforementioned village hall, refurbished in 1976, hall has a beautiful memorial garden at its front, as well as a well-equipped safe play area for children.
Surrounded by woodland, the village also boasts a bowling green (the village club is a member of the Chesterfield Bowls Association and has six teams in various Leagues – quite an effort for a small village) as well as tennis courts.
With so much to see and do, Holymoorside is a friendly village which certainly has a lot going for it as a possible place to move to and one which certainly packs a punch given its small size.
DID YOU KNOW?
Holymoorside has a set of nine boundary stones are a group of nine stones, with each one engraved and placed in specific positions. Eight of the nine stones mark positions around the boundary of Holymoorside and Walton Parish, while a final stone is designated as a centre point and can be located outside the village hall.
There are also time capsules hidden under two of the stones, with both boxes containing messages and other recordings from local residents. Currently, there is no specific date in place for the boxes to be opened and it is hoped they will remain in place for as long as possible.
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