Hague Street, Glossop, SK13

Some properties ask you to fit your life around them. This one offers the space and flexibility to do the opposite.

Whether the next owner is looking to run a business from home, accommodate extended family, keep horses, create a smallholding or simply enjoy more space around them, there is scope here to shape this rural property around the life they want to live.

The barn conversion was created with everyday living in mind. The ground floor centres around a bespoke Hetherington Newman kitchen where mornings often begin around the island before the day unfolds through the open-plan living and dining spaces. Whether hosting friends, gathering family around the table, or simply enjoying a quieter evening at home, the layout feels sociable without losing its sense of comfort.

Underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor, providing an even warmth during colder months, while the Morso wood-burning stove becomes a natural focal point on winter evenings. Upstairs, exposed beams and solid oak flooring reflect the building's character origins, while the room proportions are a reminder of something increasingly difficult to find.

The bedrooms feel genuinely generous, with high ceilings and a sense of space, and one is currently used as a home office. It is a house that gives everyone room to spread out without feeling disconnected from one another.

Attached to the barn is a one-bedroom cottage, which feels notably independent from the main house. It has previously provided separate accommodation and could suit multi-generational living, a returning family member, long-term rental income or holiday accommodation. The cottage and barn conversion together provide approximately 2,400 sq ft of accommodation.

This self-contained annexe offers real flexibility, with its character, privacy and separation from the main house making it a valuable part of the overall offering.

Beyond the house itself, the property starts to reveal why it is so unusual.

In addition, the workshops and garages extend to around 1,300 sq ft and form a substantial feature of the property, currently used in connection with an organic fruit and vegetable business. With power, lighting and water connected, they offer practical workspace, secure garaging and flexible storage suitable for a wide range of commercial and lifestyle uses. Ideal for tradespeople, makers, online retailers, or business owners seeking the convenience of working from home without the daily commute.

Subject to the necessary planning permissions, buyers may also wish to explore the conversion of the existing workshops into additional accommodation, the creation of a separate cottage, or the development of further workspace, depending on their individual requirements.

Beyond the buildings, the property opens out into a very different landscape altogether.

The grazing field extends to approximately 4.1 acres of land in total and has previously been used for horses, while the current owners have grazed sheep and enjoyed the freedom that comes with having open rural land and paddock space on their doorstep. As the land rises, the views become increasingly impressive, with far-reaching outlooks across the surrounding Derbyshire countryside from the upper sections of the field.

The external areas around the workshops provide excellent practicality, with hardstanding allowing parking for at least four vehicles.

For equestrian buyers, the infrastructure already in place makes the prospect particularly appealing, with clear equestrian potential. A concrete base exists, together with water and available electric connections, creating a realistic opportunity for stabling. Equally, those interested in a rural property and smallholding lifestyle may see opportunities for animals, growing produce or a more self-sufficient way of life.

While the property does not currently have a traditional garden, the extensive hardstanding area offers considerable scope for future landscaping. Combined with the adjoining land / paddock, there is potential to create a large garden, family gardens or barbecue and entertaining spaces designed entirely around the next owner's priorities.

One of the reasons the current owners chose this village setting was the balance it offers. Open countryside begins almost from the doorstep, with the Derbyshire Level and numerous Peak District walks close by. Yet Glossop town centre is around a ten-minute walk away, placing shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and everyday amenities within easy reach.

For commuters, direct rail links provide straightforward access into Manchester, making this a compelling option for those seeking a rural lifestyle without losing connection to work and everyday conveniences.

What the owners will miss most is the sense of possibility here. Over the years the house, cottage annexe, workshops, garages, land and paddock have adapted to different stages of life, different ambitions and different needs. Few properties offer that level of flexibility while remaining so closely connected to both the countryside and the village and town beyond it.