Sold Barn Conversion

Former Methodist Church

Leek Road, Quarnford, Buxton, SK17 0TB

Listed 12 Mar 2026 (-97d)

£55,000

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# Barn conversion for sale (SK17 0TB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Former Methodist Church, Leek Road, Quarnford, Buxton, SK17 0TB |
| Price | £55,000 |

## Description

Offering ample scope for conversion into residential accommodation (subject to gaining the necessary planning permission) - Mains electricity is connected, whilst pipework is now in place the building will require water to be connected.

The property enjoys superb views across surrounding moorland in all directions.

Viewing is highly recommended. Buyers must satisfy themselves with regard to any planning consents or permissions required prior to making an offer.

What3Words Location: dock.lorry.remarking

**Ground Floor** - 6.99m x 5.16m (22'11" x 16'11") - 6.99m x 5.16m (22'11" x 16'11")

**Mezzanine** - 3.56m x 5.16m (11'8" x 16'11") - 3.58m x 5.16m (11'8" x 16'11")

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173185931/106151) - Floorplan

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BALL STONE FARM, QUARNFORD, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0SZ | £550,000 | 15/08/2025 | Other |
| SHOP FARM, BRANDSIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0SF | £225,000 | 20/12/2023 | Other |
| STATION HOUSE, HULME END, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0EZ | £520,000 | 17/10/2023 | Other |
| BRIGHTON FARM, HARTINGTON, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0AX | £705,000 | 19/04/2023 | Other |
| THE MICHAEL HUTCHINSON RESIDENTIAL CENTRE, HOLLINSCLOUGH, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0RH | £240,000 | 19/04/2023 | Other |
| QUIET WOMEN INN, EARL STERNDALE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0BU | £395,000 | 03/03/2023 | Other |
| GREENSIDE FARM ELKSTONES, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0LT | £715,000 | 22/12/2022 | Other |
| GREEN FARM, BIGGIN, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DH | £930,000 | 15/11/2022 | Other |
| KNOWSLEY CROSS FARM, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0PR | £1,400,000 | 01/11/2022 | Other |
| NEWHAVEN CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK, NEWHAVEN, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DT | £5,188,515 | 31/10/2022 | Other |
| LONGNOR WOOD HOLIDAY PARK NEWTOWN, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0NG | £1,000,000 | 29/10/2022 | Other |
| RIVERSIDE, HULME END, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0EZ | £595,000 | 13/09/2022 | Other |
| MOUNT PLEASANT, WARSLOW, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0JN | £625,000 | 13/09/2022 | Other |
| STAFFORDSHIRE KNOTT INN, SHEEN, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0ET | £440,000 | 29/07/2022 | Other |
| LOWER DRYSTONE EDGE, QUARNFORD, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0TG | £460,000 | 29/07/2022 | Other |
| TOLL BAR COTTAGE, CROWDICOTE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DB | £12,500 | 24/06/2022 | Other |
| HARRIERS COTTAGE, BIGGIN, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DQ | £235,000 | 15/06/2022 | Other |
| DOVE DAIRY STONEWELL LANE, HARTINGTON, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0AH | £500,000 | 13/06/2022 | Other |
| HIGH CLOSE FARM, SHEEN, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0ER | £1,100,000 | 29/04/2022 | Other |
| LONGNOR WOOD HOLIDAY PARK NEWTOWN, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0NG | £1,000,000 | 22/04/2022 | Other |

**Area average:** £841,801 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £356,167 (6 Other, SK17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -84.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £645/mo
- **Realistic:** £717/mo
- **Optimistic:** £789/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.3% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £89,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £71,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -32.9%
- **10y growth:** 140.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 54%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Local average

£356,167 (-84.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,848 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DETACHED FORMER CHAPEL
AMPLE SCOPE FOR CONVERSION SUBJECT TO PP
SUPERB VIEWS

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire this stone built DETACHED former Methodist Chapel situated within a convenient location and offered for sale with VACANT POSSESSION. Comprising; main chapel with open plan accommodation including a mezzanine floor, windows and doors.

Offering ample scope for conversion into residential accommodation (subject to gaining the necessary planning permission) - Mains electricity is connected, whilst pipework is now in place the building will require water to be connected.

The property enjoys superb views across surrounding moorland in all directions.

Viewing is highly recommended. Buyers must satisfy themselves with regard to any planning consents or permissions required prior to making an offer.

What3Words Location: dock.lorry.remarking

Ground Floor - 6.99m x 5.16m (22'11" x 16'11") - 6.99m x 5.16m (22'11" x 16'11")

Mezzanine - 3.56m x 5.16m (11'8" x 16'11") - 3.58m x 5.16m (11'8" x 16'11")

Listed by

Buxton

Petty Real

Reference: 173185931

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
Heathylea Cottage, Quarnford	23	23	81 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Moorland Cottage, Quarnford	33	78	154 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Moorland Cottage, Quarnford, BUXTON	33	78	154 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Morridge Top Farm, Quarnford	22	90	118 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Morridge Top Farm, Quarnford	1	76	69 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Morridge Top Farm, Quarnford, BUXTON	1	76	69 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Morridge Top Farm, Quarnford, BUXTON	22	90	118 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Peak View, Sunnydale Farm, Quarnford	47	81	171 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Peak View, Sunnydale Farm, Quarnford, BUXTON	47	81	171 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Pethills Farm, Quarnford	61	79	141 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Pethills Farm, Quarnford	55	85	145 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Pethills Farm, Quarnford, BUXTON	61	79	141 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Pethills Farm, Quarnford, BUXTON	55	85	145 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Small Shaw Farm, Quarnford	6	105	99 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	House
Small Shaw Farm, Quarnford, BUXTON	6	105	99 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
BALL STONE FARM, QUARNFORD, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0SZ	£550,000	15/08/2025	Other
SHOP FARM, BRANDSIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0SF	£225,000	20/12/2023	Other
STATION HOUSE, HULME END, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0EZ	£520,000	17/10/2023	Other
BRIGHTON FARM, HARTINGTON, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0AX	£705,000	19/04/2023	Other
THE MICHAEL HUTCHINSON RESIDENTIAL CENTRE, HOLLINSCLOUGH, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0RH	£240,000	19/04/2023	Other
QUIET WOMEN INN, EARL STERNDALE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0BU	£395,000	03/03/2023	Other
GREENSIDE FARM ELKSTONES, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0LT	£715,000	22/12/2022	Other
GREEN FARM, BIGGIN, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DH	£930,000	15/11/2022	Other
KNOWSLEY CROSS FARM, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0PR	£1,400,000	01/11/2022	Other
NEWHAVEN CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK, NEWHAVEN, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DT	£5,188,515	31/10/2022	Other
LONGNOR WOOD HOLIDAY PARK NEWTOWN, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0NG	£1,000,000	29/10/2022	Other
RIVERSIDE, HULME END, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0EZ	£595,000	13/09/2022	Other
MOUNT PLEASANT, WARSLOW, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0JN	£625,000	13/09/2022	Other
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOTT INN, SHEEN, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0ET	£440,000	29/07/2022	Other
LOWER DRYSTONE EDGE, QUARNFORD, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0TG	£460,000	29/07/2022	Other
TOLL BAR COTTAGE, CROWDICOTE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DB	£12,500	24/06/2022	Other
HARRIERS COTTAGE, BIGGIN, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0DQ	£235,000	15/06/2022	Other
DOVE DAIRY STONEWELL LANE, HARTINGTON, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0AH	£500,000	13/06/2022	Other
HIGH CLOSE FARM, SHEEN, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0ER	£1,100,000	29/04/2022	Other
LONGNOR WOOD HOLIDAY PARK NEWTOWN, LONGNOR, BUXTON, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, SK17 0NG	£1,000,000	22/04/2022	Other

Area average: £841,801 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -32.9%

10y growth 140.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.4%

5y (index) 17.2%

10y (index) 54%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £645/mo

Realistic £717/mo

Optimistic £789/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

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Address

Leek Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Winking Man PH	0.8 miles
Shop	Flash Bar Stores	1.8 miles
Shop	The Alloy Hub Ltd	3.4 miles
Hospital	Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre	5.0 miles
Hospital	Buxton Health Centre	5.3 miles
Train station	Buxton Miniature Railway	5.4 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	5.7 miles
Train station	Buxton	5.8 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Bradshaw Farm Independent School	Other	1.0 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
Old Sams Farm Independent School	Other	1.7 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2022
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2023
Blackshaw Moor CofE First School	Primary	3.3 miles	Good — 5 Nov 2014
Harpur Hill Primary School	Primary	4.7 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2019

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £89,625

Target investor price (1%) £71,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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