Spring Gardens, Buxton

The White Lion is a Grade II listed former coaching inn dating from around 1650, occupying a prominent position in Buxton. The freehold property extends to approximately 9,436 sq ft, with planning consent for 13 residential units, including apartments and town houses. The consented scheme also adds a second floor to the former stables, bringing the proposed area to around 10,500 sq ft. The vendors may consider a division of the property, and other uses such as retail, hospitality, restaurant or holiday accommodation would be subject to the necessary consents. The main building includes former bar and dining areas now used for retail, further rooms and Weavers Cottage, a self-contained one-bedroom home currently occupied by the vendors. Upper floors contain character accommodation, and there is an original vaulted stone cellar. The former coach house and stables are identified for conversion into four residential units, with courtyard space and parking available. The seller reports that substantial external and enabling works have been completed, including roof replacements, repairs to chimneys and gables, new rainwater goods, refurbishment of original sash windows, traditional lime repointing and structural enhancement. A range of surveys is also reported as having been undertaken. The remaining project is described as focused mainly on internal fit-out and delivery, with the listed status and scope of the consented scheme requiring careful review. Buxton offers town-centre amenities, visitor attractions and rail connections to Manchester and Stockport.