Spacious 1715 stone farmhouse set in 1.12 acres with far-reaching Peak District views.
Five-bedroom period farmhouse circa 1715 with principal en-suite
A rare early-18th-century stone farmhouse set in about 1.12 acres, Moor Lodge combines period charm with spacious family living. The house offers five bedrooms, an en-suite principal bedroom and a family bathroom across an adaptable 2,167 sq ft layout, with dedicated office space and utility room for modern household needs.
Living spaces are warm and characterful: country-style kitchen and separate dining and living rooms each have multi-fuel stoves, and the property benefits from a detached garage, outbuildings and stables. The plot is a major asset — large landscaped front garden, expansive rear lawns, mature trees, wildlife pond, gated gravel driveway and far-reaching Peak District views.
Practical considerations are clear and important. The home uses oil-fired boiler heating, has an EPC rating of D and stone walls likely lack modern insulation; upgrading glazing and insulation would improve efficiency. The tenure is leasehold and council tax is described as quite expensive. These factors mean ongoing running costs and potential retrofit work should be budgeted for.
Well placed for family life in a rural setting, the property has excellent mobile and fast broadband, and several Good-rated primary schools locally. New Mills and surrounding villages provide countryside living within reach of local amenities, but purchasers seeking a low-maintenance, fully modern home should expect some investment to bring energy performance and finishes up to current standards.