A rare chance to buy an attractive detached, stone-built house in the historic Derbyshire village of Milford, near Belper, is expected to draw huge interest at an auction this month.

Green Bank at 28 Sunny Hill is appearing at SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s next auction in Derby on 21 September with a *guide price of £250,000+.

The four-bedroomed house is based on a mature plot extending to more than 0.29 acres near the River Derwent and enjoys far-reaching views over the countryside.

The village of Milford itself falls within a World Heritage site and boasts a primary school, numerous public houses, restaurants and delightful countryside walks along the tree-lined River Derwent.

Robert Stone, senior valuer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny, said: “This is a property of some character, and while it needs thorough refurbishment it has the potential for a separate building plot, subject to usual planning consents.

“It’s location in such a picturesque village surrounded by beautiful countryside means that we’ve already had strong interest, and with dozens of other great lots we’re expecting a busy day in the auction room.”