School Road, Peak Dale, Buxton
North West
£225,000
Listed on 30/10/2026
Listed on 30/10/2026
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HouseDescription
A former Victorian church, believed to date from the 1880s, set in a central position in Peak Dale with access to Buxton, village amenities and the Peak District National Park. Its existing accommodation includes a main hall measuring approximately 15.39m by 7.65m, a second room of 7.77m by 6.38m, a smaller room, a kitchen and a rear porch. Original stained-glass windows and distinctive church features remain. The building offers scope for conversion to a different use, subject to planning permission and any other required consents. Buyers should make their own enquiries with the local authority about permitted uses and restrictions.
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42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a distinctive former Victorian church with original stained glass and an exposed timber roof structure in the main hall, offering an unusual canvas for a considered conversion in a central village setting near Buxton and the Peak District. The visible interior is in severe condition, with debris, damaged floors and extensive wall-finish failure, so this is a heavy, full-scale project rather than a cosmetic refresh. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional.
Key opportunities
- Reimagine the large main hall and adjoining spaces as a distinctive conversion, subject to planning permission and other relevant consents.
- Retain and make a feature of the original stained-glass windows, exposed timber roof structure and stone church architecture.
- Improve the overgrown grounds and explore the role of the small outbuilding after its condition is inspected.
Key risks
- Stripped and damaged interiors, floor openings and missing ceiling panels make this a heavy rebuild programme; allow for substantial time and coordination rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The roof, masonry and weather-tightness are not confirmed by the available exterior views, and the outbuilding also needs inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Dove Holes Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Dove Holes
Buxton Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Buxton
Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Chapel en le Frith
Chinley Rail Station
4.9 miles
Train · Chinley
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