Blythe House, Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, DE6 3JQ

This property is located in Kirk Ireton, a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England, 4 miles southwest of Wirksworth on a hillside near Carsington Water, 700 feet above sea level.

Kirk Ireton is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, England. It lies 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Wirksworth on a hillside near Carsington Water, at an elevation of 700 feet (210 m) above sea level. The population recorded at the 2011 Census was 518. The name Ireton is a corruption of the Saxon hyre‑tun, meaning "Irishman’s enclosure", and the prefix Kirk was added after the Norman invasion and the building of the church. The village dates back to at least the Bronze Age, indicating a long history of settlement in the area. The description highlights its character as a small, historic community situated within the scenic landscape of Derbyshire, near a notable water reservoir and on elevated ground. The summary provides a concise overview of its geographic setting, historical roots, and demographic size, offering a clear sense of the locality’s identity and heritage.