Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Sitting in an idyllic spot in the Trent Valley, there’s rolling farmland in all directions, handsome Georgian houses and cottages, and some of the most important historic sites in the UK – including St Wystan’s church which contains an Anglo Saxon crypt that once held the bones of St. Wystan himself. Add to this one of the best independent schools in the country, an easy commute to major towns and cities, and a thriving community with pubs and shops, and you’ve got a home for life.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/09/The-Boot-Repton.jpg" alt="Plate of food at The Boot Inn Repton" class="wp-image-5775" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/09/The-Boot-Repton.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/09/The-Boot-Repton-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/09/The-Boot-Repton-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/09/The-Boot-Repton-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Boot, Repton</figcaption></figure>



<p>A few notable classics with some gastro vibes. <a href="https://thebullshead.co.uk/">The Bulls Head</a> is a knockout pub with a super-cool, cosy interior and a fab seasonal menu. For relaxed fine dining, <a href="https://thebootatrepton.co.uk/">The Boot Inn</a> is an award-winner with an excellent reputation (and its own Boot Beer!). For some foodie options just outside of Repton, <a href="https://thedragonatwillington.co.uk/">The Dragon</a> at Willington is a sister venue to The Boot Inn with fab beer garden and cute outdoor dining domes. And for a meal right on the water’s edge, book a table at <a href="https://theboardwalkbar.co.uk/">The Boardwalk</a> at Mercia Marina or spice things up at <a href="https://lotusindian.co.uk/">Lotus Indian Kitchen</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>There are a few basics including a SPAR, and Burton upon Trent is just 10 mins’ drive away for everything else (Muddy loves <a href="https://www.thealphabetgiftshop.co.uk/burton-coffee-shop">Alphabet</a> gift shop and café for quirky gifts and brilliant brunches). <a href="http://facebook.com/A.mossfamilybutchers/">A Moss Butchers</a> is a locals&#8217; favourite for high quality meat and deli bits. And for fantastic cakes and sweet treats, get your orders in to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluntsbakery/">Blunts Bakery</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/10/IN-ARTICLE-LANDSCAPE-2022-10-17T173345.487-1024x683.jpg" alt="Calke Abbey Derbyshire" class="wp-image-1955" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/10/IN-ARTICLE-LANDSCAPE-2022-10-17T173345.487-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/10/IN-ARTICLE-LANDSCAPE-2022-10-17T173345.487-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/10/IN-ARTICLE-LANDSCAPE-2022-10-17T173345.487-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/10/IN-ARTICLE-LANDSCAPE-2022-10-17T173345.487-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2022/10/IN-ARTICLE-LANDSCAPE-2022-10-17T173345.487.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Calke Abbey</figcaption></figure>



<p>History lovers will be in heaven, Repton is awash with the stories of how England came to be (<a href="https://www.repton.org.uk/">Repton School</a> itself is over 400 years old). One of the country&#8217;s most significant religious locations is in the village – Christians have worshipped at <a href="http://www.reptonchurch.uk/">St Wystan’s Church</a> in the village since 653AD, and its ties to the Mercian royal family are well documented.&nbsp;Although Repton is totally landlocked, you can head to <a href="https://www.merciamarina.co.uk/">Mercia Marina</a> in Willington for a relaxing wander by the water. There are cute boutiques, great spots for food and you can hire a boat too should the mood take you. And for more of the great outdoors, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey">Calke Abbey</a> is only 15 mins’ away by car – it’s home to the ‘Old Man of Calke’, a 1,200-year-old oak tree.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.reptonliteraryfestival.co.uk/">Repton Literary Festival</a> annually hosts some fantastic authors and luminaries, and has been so popular since its launch in 2017 that it has extended its reach to include film and Vikings. To really soak up the history of the village, get the lowdown from <a href="https://reptonvillage.org.uk/repton-village-history-group/">Repton Village&#8217;s History Group</a>. And should you fancy a spot of theatre darling, Repton School’s fantastic 400-seat theatre regularly hosts touring productions.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>On the rise. Overall, the average house price in Repton is £540,787 – &nbsp;a whopping 26% up on the previous year and 58% up on the 2017 peak of £342,639.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149650907#/?channel=RES_BUY"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/repton-prop-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9832" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/repton-prop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/repton-prop-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/repton-prop-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/07/repton-prop.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tucked away on the edge of the village this<a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149650907#/?channel=RES_BUY"> gorgeous 5-bed</a><a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86349828#/?channel=RES_BUY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>period cottage (complete with hot tub baby) is up for £825,000.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>For little ones, <a href="https://woodendnursery.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2IiNSXJDm0hDEUG9CSeH8QuHjzjlTU04HI5HUSngLsBWfF59S_npfQsNA">Woodend Day Nursery</a> is in the village itself and has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. And nearby <a href="https://newtonsolneypreschool.co.uk/">Newton Solney Preschool</a> is also good (and literally three mins’ drive away.)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>You’ve got a few solid options locally for primaries. <a href="https://www.willington.derbyshire.sch.uk/">Willington Primary School</a> received an ‘Outstanding’ rating, as did <a href="https://www.newtonsolney.derbyshire.sch.uk/">Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School</a>.  <a href="http://www.repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk">Repton Primary School</a> and <a href="http://www.findern.derbyshire.sch.uk/">Findern Primary School</a> are your closest options and both are rated ‘Good’. For your teens, <a href="http://www.johnportspencer.com/">John Port Spencer Academy</a> is a popular option, with a ‘Good’ rating in 2022.&nbsp;<br><br>If it’s independent schools you’re after, Repton is perfectly placed. <a href="https://www.stwystans.org.uk/">St Wystan’s School</a> is a day prep school for 4 to 11 year-olds in the village, and in nearby Ticknall, there’s the small but well-respected <a href="https://damecatherines.org/">Dame Catherine Harpur’s School</a> (which also has a nursery provision).&nbsp;With famous alumni including Roald Dahl, Graeme Garden and Jeremy Clarkson, it’s safe to say that <a href="https://www.repton.org.uk/"></a><a href="https://www.repton.org.uk/">Repton School</a> and its connected <a href="https://www.reptonprep.org.uk/">Prep School</a> is why most people know the village. And if you want the inside line, you can read all about it in our <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/repton-school-repton/">Muddy school review</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Classic cinema fan? The quintessentially British <a href="https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/homes-and-gardens/places-to-live/goodbye-mr-chips-repton-6519084">Goodbye Mr Chips</a> was filmed in and around the school and the village, and is still treasured by critics and audiences today – so much so it was included in the BFI&#8217;s 100 Greatest British Films of All Time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Fire up the Quattro, you can drive to Derby in 25 mins and Nottingham takes 40 mins. If you’re heading to London, it’ll take you 2hrs 30mins so it’s quicker to jump on the train from Derby station.</p>



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