Location

Shippon

Brought together through a charming courtyard space lies an exceptional shippon conversion which masterfully blends timeless rural character with a refined, high specification finish, creating an inviting home of warmth, comfort and understated luxury. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and original stonework sit harmoniously alongside contemporary features, with the ambience heightened by a traditional log burner and elegant quarry tiled flooring. At its heart lies a superb modern kitchen appointed with quartz worktops, a premium Bertazzoni cooker, high quality cabinetry, Buster & Punch fittings seamlessly linked to a welcoming dining room ideal for entertaining. The accommodation is arranged with versatility and comfort in mind, offering three large double bedrooms, a flexible additional room that can serve as a further bedroom or TV snug, two full bathrooms, and a separate lounge complete with an OLED TV and Sonos sound throughout. Elegantly presented and meticulously maintained, the property has served as a true home from home for extended family, a five star sanctuary for refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine, and a very popular and successful Airbnb providing a valuable and meaningful income stream alongside its continued appeal as a private home. Together, these elements create a remarkable conversion where authentic agricultural heritage meets modern rural living at its finest.

The Grounds

Outside, the main house is complemented by an attractive enclosed garden to the side and rear, laid partly to lawn with low box hedging and far reaching views across to Lathkill Dale. A traditional stone outbuilding provides useful external storage. Between the barn and the shippon lies a sheltered courtyard garden, thoughtfully arranged with a series of stores, including one housing the oil tank and another ideal for tools and equipment. The courtyard garden is bounded on one side by a large privet hedge beyond which is space for the parking of up to four cars beside which is the garage block which contains a double and a single garage. Directly behind the garaging is a concrete slab with drainage and services in situ ideal for accommodating stabling or a large glasshouse, a lawned garden area surrounds the concrete slab and gives direct access to the paddock. To the rear of the shippon is a large gently sloping paddock and at the shippon’s gable end a small lawned garden with a raised patio that makes the most of the views across the paddock to Lathkill Dale and beyond.

Description

Manor House Farm

Manor House Farm is a handsome and deeply characterful period residence, rich in historic charm, featuring an elegant Georgian façade added in 1714, while its earliest sections including the kitchen and dining room originate from the 16th century. Beautifully constructed from coursed limestone rubble with gritstone dressings, chamfered quoins and Staffordshire blue roof tiles it reveals an abundance of inherent period features throughout. Exposed beams, wide original floorboards, working shutters and a series of atmospheric fireplaces all reflect the home’s long heritage, while thoughtful modern upgrades including updated wiring, satellite and data ports, CCTV and a contemporary heating system ensure comfort and practicality for modern family living. The property, forms an important part of the Peak District’s architectural story and stands today as a wonderfully balanced blend of history, craftsmanship and refined modernisation.

The property enters into an impressive entrance hall with intricate wall panelling, whilst the principal staircase sets the tone and ambience of the property. To the left of the hallway lies a beautifully proportioned formal living room with high ceilings and an open fireplace with wood surround, stone slips and hearth. To the rear is an exceptional deVol kitchen and breakfast room, fitted with an extensive range of units, Calacatta statuario marble work surfaces with twin sinks, a four oven electric AGA and Smeg double oven, together with direct access to the kitchen garden. Beyond is a charming dining room with an open fronted wood burner set within an impressive medieval stone fire surround. To the front of the house lies the charming library/study lined with fitted bookcases. Completing the main house is a cloakroom and from the hall, steps descend to a vaulted cellar and a further door opens to the original cold store/pantry.

On the first floor are two excellent double bedrooms to the front, each with open fireplaces and stone surrounds. To the rear is a further large double bedroom with an en suite shower room and a dual aspect overlooking the rose garden. A landing cupboard accommodates a washing machine and tumble dryer. A generous bathroom overlooks the courtyard with a free standing vintage roll top bath (early Regency), large Catchpole & Rye marble tiled shower, twin basins set within a washstand and high level W.C.

The second floor is arranged with a large landing giving access to a well appointed bathroom with roll top bath, W.C. and hand basin, and a further double bedroom with open countryside views. To the rear there are two good-sized double bedrooms with built in storage. The smaller of the two is currently used as a dressing room. The layout lends itself well to the creation of a full principal suite if desired, with the necessary plumbing already in place in the second bedroom to enable the creation of the additional bathroom.

The Old Dairy (Barn)

Connected to the main house via a stunning glass corridor is the spectacular converted barn which offers extreme versatility and could serve as additional family accommodation, ancillary accommodation or as a holiday cottage.
This beautifully reimagined barn has been transformed into an exceptional contemporary living space while retaining the full charm and character of its agricultural heritage. A soaring apex ceiling with newly installed beams and a magnificent double aspect design creates an uplifting sense of scale, further enhanced by Velux windows and a pivot door opens directly onto the private courtyard. An exposed stone wall and log burner form an atmospheric focal point, perfectly blending rustic authenticity with modern refinement. At the heart of the ground floor lies a superb kitchen, thoughtfully crafted for both cooking and entertaining. High quality fittings include a Neff hob and oven, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Quooker tap and a stylish coffee bar, all set above elegant tiled floors that flow throughout. A spiral staircase rises gracefully to the first floor, where a beautifully appointed bedroom currently used as a home office is accompanied by a stylish contemporary shower room, offering flexibility for guests or dedicated work space. Practicality is of equal importance, with an indulgent utility room featuring a bespoke dog wash station and excellent storage, while the spacious WC is finished with premium Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware. Retaining its traditional barn door, exposed stonework and historic form, this exceptional conversion offers an inspired blend of period character and sophisticated modern craftsmanship creating a truly outstanding rural living environment.