The Old School, Main Street, Chelmorton, Buxton, SK17

Welcome to The Old School, where history isn't simply preserved, but thoughtfully reimagined. Here, expressive interiors sit comfortably alongside original character, while contemporary living has been woven effortlessly into a building that has stood at the heart of Chelmorton for more than 150 years.

Originally built in 1872, The Old School educated generations of village children before beginning its second life as one of the Peak District's most distinctive homes. Today, it remains a familiar landmark within Chelmorton's conservation area; a building with a story, ready for its next custodians.

Together, the main house and detached outbuilding offer an impressive 2,368 sq ft of beautifully considered accommodation, combining a three-bedroom family home with a versatile annex, home office and garage.

The Old School is more than a period home. It's an opportunity to become part of Chelmorton's story, living within a building that has quietly shaped village life for generations, while creating a chapter entirely your own.

The Old School - The main house extends to 1,883 sq ft, where every room feels carefully composed rather than overly designed. At its heart is a remarkable kitchen, anchored by a generous central island, handcrafted solid timber cabinetry, quartz worktops and a traditional Aga. An exposed limestone wall provides a quiet reminder of the building's past, while the space flows naturally into an open-plan dining and living area made for long lunches, slow mornings and evenings spent with friends.

Elsewhere, a vaulted sitting room with a wood-burning stove offers a cosy retreat during the colder months, while a separate snug provides the perfect reading room, home office or quiet escape. A stylish ground floor shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.

Upstairs, three beautifully presented bedrooms continue the home's understated elegance, served by a thoughtfully designed family bathroom with both a freestanding bath and overhead shower.

Outbuilding - Separated from the main house, the detached outbuilding offers a level of flexibility that's increasingly hard to find. Currently arranged as a self-contained annex with a shower room, utility/kitchenette and bedroom-living space, it lends itself equally well to guest accommodation, independent living, a creative studio or a beautifully appointed home office. Alongside, a generous garage completes the space, making it as practical as it is versatile.

Why Chelmorton - There's a timeless quality to Chelmorton that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Nestled high on the White Peak limestone plateau, it's one of the Peak District's most picturesque villages, where honey-coloured stone cottages, dry stone walls and rolling countryside have remained largely unchanged for generations. The entire village sits within a conservation area, with a close-knit community centred around the historic church, village hall and traditional country pub, creating a wonderful balance of peace, heritage and community spirit.

Life here is all about slowing the pace. Step outside and you'll find miles of spectacular walking and cycling routes, including the Limestone Way, while Bakewell, Buxton and the wider Peak District are all within easy reach. Whether it's a morning coffee overlooking open countryside, an afternoon exploring the hills, or an evening by the fire in The Church Inn, Chelmorton offers a lifestyle that's every bit as special as the homes that sit within it.

Dales & Peaks Forwardmove Please Read - Dales & Peaks is marketing this Property with the benefit of ForwardMove. Dales & Peaks has introduced ForwardMove to help speed up the sales process, minimise sale fall-throughs and give more certainty to both the Seller and the Buyer.

Purchasers will benefit from the Buyer Information Pack (BIP), which we have created with our legal partners, to give buyers more information before they agree to purchase.

The pack includes:

Fixtures and contents form (TA10)
Official Copy of the Register (OC1)
Title Plan (OC2)
Local Search*
Water and Drainage Search*
Coal and Mining Search* (where required)
Homescreen / Environmental Search*

(Dales & Peaks has ordered the local, drainage, coal and homescreen / environmental searches; we will add these to the BIP as they become available)


ForwardMove allows the sale process to be completed significantly quicker than a ‘normal sale’. This is because the legal work, usually done in the first four to eight weeks after the sale is agreed, has already been completed. The searches, which can take up to five weeks, are ordered on the day the listing goes live and are transferable to the successful Buyer as part of their legal due diligence.

Additionally, and on behalf of the Seller, Dales & Peaks requests that the successful Buyer enters into a Reservation Agreement and pays the Reservation Agreement Fee of £595 (including VAT). This includes payment for the Buyer Information Pack and all the searches (which a buyer typically purchases separately after the sale is agreed).

Upon receipt of the signed Reservation Agreement, payment of the Reservation Agreement Fee, completion of ID and AML checks and the issuing of the Memorandum of Sale, the Seller will agree to take the Property off the market and market it as Sold Subject To Contract (SSTC).

During the Reservation Agreement period, the Seller will reject all offers and not enter into another agreement with any other buyer. The reservation period is agreed upon at the time of sale but is usually between 60 and 120 days.

The Reservation Fee is non-refundable except where the Seller withdraws from the sale. A copy of the Reservation Agreement is available on request, and Dales & Peaks advises potential buyers to seek legal advice before entering into the Reservation Agreement.

If you have any questions about the process or want to know how selling or buying with Dales & Peaks ForwardMove could benefit you, please speak to a member of the Dales & Peaks team.