Walton Peaks - premium houses surrounded by green spaces

Make Walton Peaks your home: these new properties for sale in Chesterfield are a stone's throw away from green spaces, have a golf club so close you can view it from your windows and a vibrant city just under 2 miles away for you to enjoy on a night out or simply for shopping. These new houses are close to some of the best schools in Chesterfield for both primary and secondary pupils and a large selection of groceries such as Tesco Express, Morrisons, The Co-Operative, Iceland and Asda and dine outs from all over the world, all within 1.5 miles from home.

For shopping close to home, of course, the 800-year-old outdoor market is one of the main events in town and one of the largest markets in the country. In a busy market setting, it offers new seasonal produce and decent value for money products. If you like spooky tales, nothing will entertain you more than the iconic Crooked Spire church and its weird stories. For show lovers, Chesterfield offers a wide selection of venues such as the Pomegranate Theatre, the Winding Wheel and the Chesterfield Theatres with shows running all year round.

Golf lovers will enjoy the Chesterfield Golf Club, which is practically on your doorstep. These new homes in Chesterfield are surrounded by green spaces including Birdholme Wood, Birkwood and The Avenue Country Park all within 2 miles.

What’s close to Chesterfield?

If you fancy experiencing the countryside, just drive 12 miles to the Peak District National Park, immerse yourself in the untouched nature and walk for miles and miles into beautifully preserved rural areas. Here you find the Monsal Trail, 8.5 miles of the walk across the midway railway line, and Chatsworth House, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, where you discover fascinating stories and admire one of Europe’s finest art collections.

Shopping and city lovers will also enjoy a trip to Sheffield, only 20 miles away from these new homes. Head to Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall for a good selection of high-street brands and local shops, then take a break in one of the many international restaurants delighting their customers with fine dining experiences in the area.

Mansfield is only 13 miles away and offers something for everyone, including the Water Meadows and Swimming Complex for a day out with the kids as well as National Trust monuments and buildings and the Sherwood Forest, well-known for its historical link to the Robin Hood legend.

Local Schools and Education

Families looking for houses for sale in Chesterfield have a great choice of Ofsted rated ‘Good’ schools within 1 mile from home. St Mary's Catholic Primary (rated ‘Good’) is just 1 mile from home, as is Brampton Primary School also rated ‘Good’. Other close to home schools include Brockwell Junior School rated ‘Outstanding’ and Brockwell Nursery and Infant School rated ‘Good’.

Older students are well catered for too, when it comes to secondary schools Parkside Community School (rated ‘Good’) is 0.6 miles away from home.

For those looking at higher education and considering university, The University of Derby has a campus in Chesterfield. Alternatively, the University of Sheffield is only 14 miles away and it offers a wide range of courses with a good international reputation.

Transport and Travel

Commuters looking to move to Walton Peaks can travel easily thanks to transport links nearby. Reaching both Mansfield or Sheffield is a comfortable drive by car, with easy access to the A61 or the M1 not far away. Junction 29 of the M1 is only 6 miles away from Walton Peaks, providing direct access to Sheffield (14 miles), Nottingham (26 miles), Doncaster (31 miles) and Leeds (58 miles). There is also a good ‘A’ road network close to Walton Peaks meaning you can easily reach Derby, Buxton and Manchester (49 miles).

For travel by rail, Chesterfield Train Station is just 2 miles away from Walton Peaks providing regular services to Manchester (2 hours), Sheffield (58 mins), Nottingham (1 hour and 17 mins) and Leeds (1.41 mins).

For air travel, Doncaster/ Sheffield airport is 35 miles away and offers flights to major national and European destinations. Alternatively, drive to Nottingham Airport, also 35 miles away, for direct access to Central and Southern Europe and the rest of the U.K.