The Beeches, Water Lane, Bamford, Hope Valley, S33

An opportunity to own captivating land and buildings with stunning scenery and a wealth of possibilities.

Nestled in a secluded position near the Hope Valley village of Bamford, with picturesque views across fields towards hills above the River Derwent, this substantial property is steeped in history. It was the headquarters of the Derwent Valley Water Board which built the Derwent and Ladybower Dams.

This property offers the best of both worlds: tranquillity and easy access. Situated near Bamford station on the scenic Hope Valley Line, one can enjoy direct rail links to Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The Hope Valley Line is renowned for its picturesque journeys through the Peak District National Park. Additionally, good road links provide convenient travel options for exploring the surrounding area with Sheffield a mere 12 miles away.


The property was purchased some 36 years ago to serve as the Bamford Quaker Community. Circa 2012 the property’s retrofit was completed and included several energy-saving projects such as insulating external walls, the windows having a mix of double and secondary double glazing, and radiators having thermostatic valves to enable individual room control. The property consists of a large main building, a charming cottage, two outbuildings, each with its individual EPC rating, and 9.61 acres of land.

The main building has been cleverly divided to create three self-contained residences. The most spacious section offers three? large reception rooms across two floors, along with two bedrooms, a study and a large kitchen/diner. A flat? on the first floor has a spacious bedroom and open-plan living area, including a kitchen. A generous cellar provides ample storage and a more recently added "drying room" housing part of the heating system, while stairs from the first floor lead to a spacious loft room with a unique “lantern light” skylight and a WC.

Middle House has its own entrance, and accommodation spread across two floors. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious living area with an open-plan kitchen, while stairs lead to four bedrooms and a bathroom. A currently sealed doorway offers an interlinking option between The Beeches and Middle House.

End House, to the rear of Middle House, also provides two-storey accommodation. The entrance hall leads to two spacious bedrooms. Stairs lead to the first floor which offers another bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom. The living room benefits from French doors to a fire escape that doubles as an open balcony. The surrounding delightful green garden offers ample privacy. Wooden stairs in the kitchen offer access to a light-drenched boarded loft space, perfect for storage.

The Caretaker's House has a magnificent appeal with its stone facade, The house features two spacious living areas and a kitchen downstairs. Upstairs, two equally spacious bedrooms and a bathroom complete the space.

The property also boasts three additional outbuildings. The triple garages offer parking space or storage but have been converted to also include more accommodation. A one-bedroom apartment with an open-plan living area and separate bathroom downstairs. Upstairs another one-bedroom apartment has its spacious open-plan kitchen/living room with a separate bedroom and bathroom. This building complex also benefits from a workshop and two storage rooms. The pottery shed, a lovely stand-alone stone building, has been divided into two areas whilst one of the storage areas has access to a loft. This building offers great future development potential, subject to planning.

This captivating complex offers a wealth of possibilities. Whether seeking a substantial family or multi-generational home with extensive living space and development potential, a retreat/conference centre, or an investment opportunity, this unique offering nestled amongst breathtaking scenery is an opportunity not to be missed.