Those who have wandered through the Shining Cliff Woods above Ambergate may well have spotted Oakhurst House – a derelict 19th century country house built by a Derbyshire politician.
Once occupied by a series of prominent and wealthy figures, it has since fallen into disrepair, having been abandoned in the 1970s.
Daniel Sims, otherwise know as BeardedReality, recently visited the site, which is reported to be haunted. Here are 13 photos he took – including the crumbling interior of the house and its creepy cellars.
The full video can be found here.
1. Oakhurst House
The house - close to the village of Ambergate - was built in 1848. Photo: BeardedReality
2. Francis Hurt - Tory MP
The house was built by Francis Hurt - a Tory MP born in Cromford, who represented the constituency of South Derbyshire. Photo: BeardedReality
3. Another change of hands
In 1888, Oakhurst House was purchased by Midland Railway, and became the home of their chief engineer. Photo: BeardedReality
4. Diocesan retreat
The house was used as a retreat by the local diocese between 1924 and 1939. Photo: BeardedReality