Leawood Hall's architecture bears the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Picture: Savills.Leawood Hall's architecture bears the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Picture: Savills.
Leawood Hall's architecture bears the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Picture: Savills.

This glorious eight-bedroom mansion on the edge of the Peak District with a link to Florence Nightingale is on the market for £1.95 million – take a look inside

The Grade II* listed Leawood Hall is steeped in history – it dates from 1874, its grounds were designed by a leading planner of public parks and the property’s blueprints are so well-regarded that a copy is kept at London’s V&A museum.

Now the place is on the market with a guide price of £1.95 million.

Leawood Hall, at Holloway near Matlock on the southern edge of the Peak District, was designed by architect W. Eden Nesfield, who borrowed ideas from the Arts and Crafts movement led by his associate William Morris.

Land for the property was purchased from Peter Nightingale, the father of pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale, while the gardens were landscaped by William Barron, who laid out many public parks in Britain.

The house has eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and six reception rooms. It is set in around eight acres of grounds and comes with an adjoining annexe.

Chris Charlton, from estate agent Savills which is handling the sale, said: “Its wonderful private setting offers an idyllic retreat, balanced beautifully with its convenient position close to Matlock centre with excellent connections to national and regional centres including local train links to Derby and on to London, as well as Manchester.

“The added luxury of an annexe alongside the main residence would make it an ideal choice for multi-generational living, whilst its enviable setting within eight acres of private grounds would be perfect for those dreaming of being at one with nature.”

Visit www.savills.com for further information.