Old Farmhouse

A rare opportunity to own a substantial former farmhouse in the peaceful village of Sheldon. This spacious home offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a stunning open plan kitchen/dining room and three further reception rooms full of character and flexibility. Outside, immaculate gardens wrap around the property to the front, side and rear, creating plenty of space to enjoy the countryside setting. There’s also a separate one-bedroom barn conversion, previously used as a holiday let, ideal for guests, additional income or potential for multi-generational living.

Main House -

Kitchen/Dining Room - 8.94m x 3.66m (29'4 x 12'0) -

Sitting Area - 2.74m x 2.08m (9'0 x 6'10) -

Utility Room - 3.30m x 2.18m (10'10 x 7'2) -

Downstairs Wc -

Lounge - 7.06m x 5.21m (23'2 x 17'1) -

Snug - 4.29m x 4.19m (14'1 x 13'9) -

Home Office/Study - 4.37m x 3.28m (14'4 x 10'9) -

Bedroom - 5.21m x 3.94m (17'1 x 12'11) -

Walk-In Wardrobe - 3.05m x 2.01m (10'0 x 6'7) -

En Suite - 3.66m x 3.00m (12'0 x 9'10) -

Bedroom - 4.14m x 2.77m (13'7 x 9'1) -

En Suite - 3.66m x 3.00m (12'0 x 9'10) -

Bedroom - 3.30m x 3.30m (10'10 x 10'10) -

Bedroom - 3.25m x 2.08m (10'8 x 6'10) -

Bedroom - 3.23m x 1.70m (10'7 x 5'7) -

Bathroom - 4.19m x 1.98m (13'9 x 6'6) -

Attic - 4.67m x 3.78m (15'4 x 12'5) -

Barn Conversion -

Lounge - 5.26m x 2.92m (17'3 x 9'7) -

Kitchen - 3.02m x 2.03m (9'11 x 6'8) -

Bathroom - 2.92m x 1.32m (9'7 x 4'4) -

Mezzanine Bedroom - 5.03m x 2.92m (16'6 x 9'7) -

This is the kind of home that naturally draws people together, a place where everyday life feels easy, but there’s also space to host, celebrate and unwind.

In reality, the owners tend to enter through the rear, into a practical porch with built-in storage for coats and shoes. From here, you step straight into the heart of the home, a beautifully sociable open-plan kitchen, dining and seating space. Tiled flooring runs throughout, giving a sense of continuity, while the U-shaped country kitchen is both functional and full of character, with granite worktops and a striking stone fireplace housing a traditional two-oven Aga as its centrepiece. Windows on three sides keep the space light and connected to the garden, and from the sink you look directly out to the courtyard.

The dining area comfortably fits a large table and is made for hosting, from relaxed Sunday lunches to busy family occasions and Christmas gatherings. Flowing from here is the glass-roofed seating area, framed by floor-to-ceiling glazing and doors that open out onto the courtyard. It’s a brilliant in-between space that works all year round, but really comes into its own in the warmer months when the doors are open and inside blends seamlessly with out.

Practical touches have been thoughtfully worked in too, with a pantry tucked under the stairs and a separate utility room just off the main space, keeping laundry and day-to-day essentials out of sight. The utility also gives access to a downstairs WC, making the layout as functional as it is sociable.

When you want to retreat, the sitting room offers a wonderful balance of scale and comfort. It’s a generous room, filled with natural light from windows on two sides, yet the exposed beams and substantial stone fireplace with open fire create a warm, cosy atmosphere, especially in the evenings. The snug provides a second living space, ideal as a TV room or a quieter spot to relax, complete with its own woodburner, stone detailing and views over the front garden.

From the snug, the house flows into a traditional front hallway where there is access to a versatile room currently used as a home office/study, stairs rising to the first floor landing, and access to the front porch, which in turn leads through an external door to the front garden.

Upstairs, the proportions continue to impress. There are five bedrooms in total, offering flexibility for growing families or those needing more work-from-home space. The principal bedroom feels like a true suite, with a walk-in wardrobe and a beautifully appointed en suite featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, large walk-in shower and twin basins. Bedroom two also benefits from its own en suite, while the remaining bedrooms are all well-sized, with a mix of front and rear aspects and useful built-in storage. On the landing, a door opens to steps leading up to the attic space, which provides an excellent amount of additional storage.

The main bathroom has been remodelled by the current owners and finished to a particularly high standard, with both a bath and a separate walk-in shower, creating a calm, well-designed space for busy mornings or slower evenings.

Outside, the setting is just as considered as the interior. To the side, there’s off-street parking for multiple vehicles alongside a lovely side garden, where a mix of lawn and wildflowers creates a softer, more natural feel, a great space for children to play or simply to enjoy a bit of greenery away from the main garden. The front garden offers a welcoming approach with lawns and established planting.

The rear garden is where this home really comes into its own. Immediately outside the house is a beautifully enclosed courtyard, private, sheltered and perfect for entertaining. Whether it’s summer BBQs, drinks with friends or simply a quiet spot to sit with a book, this space feels like an extension of the living area. Beyond a charming stone wall and archway, the garden opens out into a more traditional lawned area, bordered by mature planting and with a tucked-away fruit and vegetable plot in the corner.

In the rear garden sits a characterful one-bedroomed barn conversion, while part of the original barn has been retained as incredibly valuable storage space, accessed via the fruit and vegetable area of the garden. With its own living space, woodburner, kitchen, bathroom and mezzanine bedroom, the barn offers fantastic flexibility, ideal for visiting family and with potential for multigenerational living or for use as a holiday let thanks to its separate access from the parking area, which keeps the main courtyard completely private.

Altogether, this is a home that offers far more than first meets the eye, combining character, space and versatility with a layout that genuinely works for modern living.

What The Owner Says
"We’ve loved the last nearly eight years at The Old Farmhouse. It’s been a home that’s brought both our families together, from big birthday celebrations and kitchen discos to family Christmases, Sunday lunches and summer croquet tournaments in the garden. As our children become more independent, it now feels the right time for the next chapter.

We’ve loved our life in Sheldon, and found it a welcoming village with a real sense of community, from the cosy Cock & Pullet pub and fresh farm eggs at the top of the road to the annual Sheldon Day celebrations. We’ve also loved having some of the Peak District’s best walks straight from the doorstep, especially walks across to Magpie Mine with our dogs Burt and Poppy. Nearby Bakewell and Buxton are a huge part of our lives too, with favourite spots including Lovage for special occasions, The Rutland Arms for Sunday lunches and coffees, Thornbridge Taproom for pizza and drinks, and Santiago in Buxton for meals out. We’ll always treasure the memories and happy times we’ve had here in Sheldon."

Schools
Longstone CE Primary School - 3.1 miles - Ofsted rated Good
S. Anselm's School - 2.6 miles
Lady Manners School - 2.8 miles - Ofsted rated Good

General information
The property tenure is freehold. Under the Estate Agents Act 1979, we hereby disclose that the owner of this property is related to a member of staff/director at Cocker & Carr

Sheldon is a peaceful Peak District village centred around a single quiet road, offering a slower pace of life surrounded by beautiful countryside. Popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, the area is known for its abundance of scenic walks right from the doorstep. The well-regarded The Cock & Pullet is at the heart of village life, attracting both locals and visitors exploring the area. Nearby attractions include Magpie Mine, one of the best-preserved lead mines in the country. Despite its tranquil setting, Sheldon is only a short drive from Ashford in the Water and Bakewell, with both Sheffield and Chesterfield reachable in around 30–35 minutes.