Cawlow Farm, Hulme End, Buxton, High Peak, SK17

An Exquisite Country Estate in the Heart of the Peak District

An exquisite and rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and historically significant country estate in the heart of the High Peak, Cawlow Farm offers a unique blend of timeless period features and versatile living spaces. This magnificent stone-built property is a unique and captivating piece of history, with a main house and two beautifully converted barns all holding Grade II listed status. The property has been in the same family since1920 and commands breathtaking dual-aspect views of the surrounding countryside, representing the very best of elegant, rural living.


The Main Manor House
The Grade II listed farmhouse, dating back to around 1860, is a prime example of a substantial Georgian-era home. It is constructed from rough-faced ashlar with rusticated ashlar quoins and dressings and is topped with a unique pyramidal slate roof. The property boasts high ceilings and large sash windows throughout, ensuring light and bright rooms—a key feature of the Georgian style. The main entrance, a panelled door with a decorative fluted keystone, welcomes you into a grand entrance hall with a striking staircase. A discrete door beneath the stairs leads to a spacious cellar with stone floors and a high ceiling.

The ground floor offers multiple reception rooms perfect for entertaining and relaxation. The elegant dining room is an exceptional space with dual-aspect sash windows complete with original bi-fold shutters and a beautiful cast-iron fireplace. The adjoining living room provides a tranquil retreat with its own sash window and a grand stone fireplace with an electric fire. Glazed timber doors lead to a cosy study area, ideal for a quiet reading space or snug.

The heart of the home is the generous kitchen/diner, which features dual-aspect sash windows, a charming cast-iron fireplace, and a range of fitted wall and base units. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room and a stylish, modern WC.

On the first floor, a spacious landing with a large sash window and sweeping countryside views leads to three generous double and three single bedrooms. Each room includes fitted carpets, sash windows, and built-in wardrobes and vanities. The largest of the four bedrooms boasts stunning dual-aspect views, while another includes a washbasin. The main bathroom is a spacious retreat with a tiled corner shower and a striking freestanding bath. A fourth bedroom benefits from an en-suite with a tiled shower bath.

The Converted Barns
The two Grade II listed barns, dated 1832, are former stables, cartsheds, and later, cowsheds, built from coursed and squared rubble with ashlar quoins and dressings under a clay tile roof. Converted to a high standard, they now serve as two separate holiday lets: the West Barn, with three bedrooms, and the East Barn, with two bedrooms.

The West Barn is a beautiful barn conversion with striking features and plenty of character. The living room is a captivating space with large timber-frame windows, exposed original beams, and a charming fireplace. The adjacent kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing a functional yet characterful space. Upstairs, a landing leads to three unique bedrooms, all with exposed wooden beams. One of the bedrooms features a glazed door leading to an external stone staircase. The main bathroom is a modern space with a tiled shower bath and a unique small timber-frame window.

The East Barn is a second magnificent barn conversion that mirrors the West Barn in its exceptional blend of rustic charm and modern living. The living room features dual-aspect timber-frame windows, exposed original beams, and striking original port windows. A gas fireplace creates a warm focal point. The kitchen/diner is fitted with base units and includes exposed original lintels. The first floor offers a carpeted landing and two spacious bedrooms. Both rooms feature original lintels and exposed wooden beams, and one is enhanced by a distinctive large port window. The bathroom includes a tiled shower bath with a glass screen.

This estate offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of history, providing immense potential for family living and income generation through the two converted holiday lets. Located just a 15-minute drive from the spa town of Buxton and 10 miles from the market town of Ashbourne, offering a wide array of shops, pubs, and amenities. While the village itself has a local pub and cafe, the location offers excellent road links to larger cities. Nearby towns of Buxton and Ashbourne are well-connected to major cities, with direct train services from Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly and bus routes to other key locations. This allows for a perfect blend of peaceful country living with the convenience of easy commuting or travel to urban centres for work or leisure. With approximately one acre of land, and the opportunity to acquire more (through separate negotiation), Cawlow Farm’s prime location in the High Peak combines rural serenity with convenient access to nearby towns and cities.