Summary - PARLEY BEAMS FARM, PARLEY BEAMS CO6 2NW
7 bed 4 bath Detached
Restoration opportunity on 15 acres with lake and barn conversion potential.
• Grade II listed farmhouse circa 1351 with many original period features
• Approximately 15 acres including lake, orchard, woodland and lawns
• Large seven-bedroom main house, about 4,390 sq ft, spacious period rooms
• Multiple barns/outbuildings with Class Q/ STPP development potential
• Requires substantial renovation; not a turn-key residence
• Listed status creates restrictions and higher conservation costs
• Garage and sweeping driveway; separate gated barn accesses
• Fast broadband, low crime, rural village location
Parley Beams Farm is a rare Grade II listed farmhouse dating from c.1351, set within about 15 acres of lawns, orchard, woodland and a private lake. The main house offers generous period rooms, high ceilings and original features across approximately 4,390 sq ft, arranged as seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. Large barns and outbuildings sit separately on the plot and present clear scope for conversion subject to planning (Class Q / STPP).
This is a substantial restoration project rather than a move-in property. The house requires sympathetic renovation throughout; listed status means any works will need specialist consent and will add cost and timescale. Buyers should expect conservation requirements and potential restrictions on alterations to the fabric and interior.
For buyers seeking a country estate with long-term upside, the site offers multiple value drivers: lots of land, lakeside setting, several outbuildings with conversion potential, and plenty of space for landscaping or equestrian use. The barns could be developed (STPP) to create additional homes or commercial space, but permissions are not guaranteed and will be subject to the local planning authority.
This property suits a buyer comfortable with a major renovation and listed-building obligations — a family seeking a historic country home, a restoration specialist, or an investor/developer prepared to manage planning and conservation-sensitive works. Local amenities, good broadband speeds and low crime rates support practical rural living despite the secluded setting.
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