Earl Sterndale, Buxton

Wheeldon Tree Farm presents a unique commercial investment opportunity, comprising ten luxury holiday cottages set within approximately 12.48 acres of prime Peak District countryside. Situated in one of the region's most picturesque valleys, this award-winning holiday retreat enjoys exceptional views and direct access to iconic walking destinations, including Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill, directly accessible from the cottages' front doors.

The property currently generates an impressive annual gross turnover in the region of £300,000 (including VAT), reflecting its strong commercial viability and well-established reputation as a successful hospitality business, evidenced by its TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award.

The current owners have undertaken substantial investment and comprehensive renovations, with five of the cottages having been fully refurbished to include new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and decoration, ensuring the property is maintained to a very high standard.

Commercial facilities on-site include a communal games room with kitchen and toilet amenities, a laundry area, children's play area, and a dedicated dog run-catering for a broad and diverse guest demographic. Each cottage benefits from its own private patio area, enhancing guest appeal and overall commercial potential.

The sale includes the goodwill of the existing commercial holiday letting business, alongside all fixtures and fittings, providing a seamless transition for prospective purchasers looking to continue or further develop this profitable venture. Currently serviced by fast mobile broadband, the site also benefits from potential for fibre connectivity, with a terminal conveniently located close to the driveway.

Wheeldon Tree Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey commercial hospitality enterprise within the renowned Peak District National Park.

The Farmhouse is a beautifully presented period stone property, retaining numerous original features including flagstone floors, shuttered window reveals, exposed timbers and brickwork, fireplaces with log burners, and deep windowsills.

Entering through the reception hall, with its attractive staircase and original flagstone flooring, there is a charming sitting room featuring a brick fireplace with inset stove, recessed display shelves, and shuttered stone mullion window. Opposite is an elegant living room with flagstone flooring, stone fireplace housing a wood burner on a raised hearth, original fitted cupboards and shelving, and shuttered stone mullion window.

A rear hall provides access to a stylish cloakroom with painted panel wainscot, integrated WC, wash basin on a chrome stand, and attractive brick mullion detailing. Adjoining this is a cosy reading room with stone flag flooring and rear access. The spacious farmhouse-style dining kitchen is well-equipped with granite worktops, extensive cabinetry, integrated dishwasher, waste disposal, and a Stoves range cooker set within a brick chimney recess. Off the kitchen is a practical pantry/utility room.

Upstairs, the attractive landing with exposed timbers leads to a characterful master bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, built-in wardrobes, and a luxury en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, both with high vaulted ceilings, served by a stunning family bathroom fitted with a slipper bath, separate shower enclosure, integrated WC, and wash basin on chrome stand, complemented by tiled walls and flooring.

Adjoining the farmhouse is Walkers Rest, a self-contained one-bedroom cottage which can be reconnected to the main property via an existing (currently sealed) doorway from the side passage-offering potential for either residential or commercial use as an annex or staff accommodation.

Walkers Rest features an entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, tiled flooring, and loft storage above. The kitchen/living area offers a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof truss, feature exposed stone wall, tiled floors, period-style fireplace, fitted kitchen units with stainless steel sink, electric hob, oven, extractor hood, plumbing for dishwasher, additional appliance spaces, and French doors opening onto a front patio. The cottage has a double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, Velux window, and direct garden access. Its bathroom includes a bath with shower attachment, separate tiled shower enclosure, vanity wash basin, WC, heated towel rail, and tiled walls and flooring. To the rear, two storage areas provide access to plant rooms housing the ground source heat pump system.

Adjacent to Walkers Rest stands The Long Room, a detached building currently used as a communal commercial space for guests, incorporating a large dining/games room, fitted kitchen area, and separate cloakroom with WC.

Across from The Farmhouse are eight further cottages, each offering varied accommodation, comprising:

Critchlow Cottage - Living dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Elliott Cottage - Living dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Lomas Cottage - Living dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Mycock Cottage - Living dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Nadin Cottage - Ground floor bedrooms and bathroom, first floor living dining kitchen, and a second-floor mezzanine bedroom.

Ollerenshaw Cottage - Living dining kitchen, one bedroom and a bathroom.

Priestley Cottage - Living dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Sheldon Cottage - Living dining kitchen, bedroom with ensuite shower, second bedroom and a large wet room.

Additional commercial assets include a double garage offering excellent storage, with an attached laundry room and first-floor attic store. A separate timber-built office building is ideal for guest management, administration, or future commercial adaptation.

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Note: A planning application for change of use would be required for those wishing to live in the farmhouse while running the commercial holiday letting business from site.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Stone farmhouse & holiday cottages
Parking: Off street Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Treatment plant Heating: Ground source heat pump. LPG for Farmhouse cooker
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
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Local Authority/Tax Band: Derbyshire Dales District Council / Tax Band
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