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At Fidler Taylor, we’re proud to call the Derbyshire Dales home. With offices in Matlock and Ashbourne, our team combines true local knowledge with decades of property experience across the region. From picturesque villages and rural retreats to vibrant market towns, we know what makes each area special — and how to match you with the perfect home. Whether you’re buying, selling, or letting, our friendly, award-winning team is here to make your move in the Derbyshire Dales smooth, informed, and stress-free.
Matlock
Nestled in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, Matlock offers an exceptional blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, making it a highly desirable place to call home. Residents enjoy easy access to the dramatic limestone scenery of Matlock Bath, featuring High Tor and the historic grandeur of Heights of Abraham, the riverside walks of the Derwent Valley and numerous surrounding villages which span the borders of the Peak District National Park. The town provides excellent local amenities, including a variety of independent shops, cafés, and leisure facilities. Matlock also boasts well-regarded schools Highfields School, making it an attractive choice for families looking to settle in a vibrant yet peaceful community. Our Matlock office clients reach north into the Wye Valley and Bakewell with its surrounding picture postcard villages and rural communities and additional wide ranging amenities, highly regarded schools and the ever popular.
Ashbourne
Often referred to as the southern gateway to the Peak District, Ashbourne is a charming market town known for its elegant Georgian architecture, cobbled streets, and strong sense of community. Surrounding by rolling Derbyshire Dales countryside, the town and surrounding villages are an excellent base for country lifestyles. Nearby attractions include Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud and scenic walks along the Tissington Trail providing endless opportunities for outdoor exploration. Ashbourne is home to excellent primary and secondary schools, including the respected Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School. With a thriving weekly market, boutique retailers, cosy pubs, and plentiful amenities, Ashbourne blends rural tranquillity with everything a modern homeowner needs.
The Derbyshire Dales
The wider Derbyshire Dales region offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country, from rolling green hills to dramatic gritstone edges. Popular beauty spots include Chatsworth House, Carsington Water and Dovedale, historic market towns of Bakewell, Wirksworth, Matlock and Ashbourne together with an abundance of picturesque villages from Tansley to Tideswell and Youlgreave to Yeaveley make the area a magnet for those seeking a lifestyle surrounded by nature. Families benefit from a range of high-performing schools and safe, welcoming communities, while homeowners enjoy excellent access to walking routes, cycling trails, local markets, artisan food producers, brewers and charming rural pubs. Whether you’re looking for a character cottage, a countryside retreat, or a modern family home, the Derbyshire Dales offers something for everyone.
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