Barker Barn, Moor Lane, Elton, Matlock, DE4
- Land size
- 8.1 acres
Key Features
- Grade II Listed, two-storey stone barn
- In the Peak District National Park
- Planning permission for conversion into a three bedroom dwelling.
- Adjoining field parcel
- Totalling approx. 8.10 acres (3.28 hectares).
- Picturesque views
Description
An unique and rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed, two-storey stone barn located within the Peak District National Park, with planning permission for conversion into a three bedroom dwelling. The property boasts a peaceful rural location, with picturesque views across the adjoining field parcel, all totalling approx. 8.10 acres (3.28 hectares). The sale of this property offers a unique development opportunity and an inspection is thoroughly recommended.
Directions - Head northwest out of Matlock on the A6, turn left onto Old Road and follow to the end. At the junction turn left onto B5057 signposted for Winster and follow the road, passing through Darley Bridge and Wensley. Continue through the village of Winster, heading into Elton village. Turn left onto Moor Lane, opposite the Church, and follow the lane out of the village for approx. 0.6 miles. The property can be found on your right hand side, indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board. What3Words: ///conveying. spins.adopting
Location - The barn is situated in a delightful rural position, just to the south of the popular village of Elton, within the Peak District National Park. Elton provides a range of basic amenities including a primary school, Church, and a public house. Although rural, the property benefits from quick access into nearby towns of Bakewell, Matlock, Wirksworth, and Ashbourne providing an extensive range of facilities, whilst there are many nearby local walks, trails and beauty spots. The cities of Sheffield, and Derby are within an hours commute.
Description - Barker Barn offers a rare opportunity to acquire a two-storey stone built barn, boasting planning permission for a three bedroom dwelling, together with an adjoining parcel of land extending to approx. 8.10 acres, in an undisturbed rural location.
The approved accommodation within the barn spreads across two floors and briefly comprises; on the ground floor an open-plan kitchen dining living space, with a double height ceiling and exposed timber beams and trusses, three double bedrooms, and a family bathroom. The first floor provides a spacious and versatile living room area, with views across the adjoining land and Derbyshire countryside beyond.
Externally, the plans propose a gravel driveway to the west of the barn for multiple vehicles, and a patio area to the north of the barn providing secluded outdoor dining shielded from the roadside.
Adjoining the barn, a field parcel extends to approx. 8.10 (3.28 hectares) and offers grassland in good heart suitable for both mowing and grazing of livestock and/horses. The parcel of land offers a delightful, private outlook from the barn and will suit those seeking the ‘country lifestyle’, a smallholding or with equestrian and/or hobby farming interest. The land is bounded by dry stone walling and post and wire fencing, with roadside access.
General Description -
Planning Permission - The barn has full planning permission, granted by Peak District National Park Planning Authority with all matters reserved and listed below;
‘Listed Building consent - Conversion of field barn into dwelling’. Planning consent was granted conditionally in August 2024 (Ref; NP/DDD/0823/0975). Listing reference; 1335216.
‘Conversion of field barn into dwelling’ . Full planning consent was granted in August 2024 (Ref; NP/DDD/0823/0974).
All copies are available upon request, or via the Local Planning Authority website.
Tenure And Possession - The land is sold freehold, with vacant possession upon completion.
Services - We believe services are within the vicinity, however interested parties should make their own enquiries.
Viewing - The property may be viewed at any reasonable time when in possession of a copy of these particulars. Please park carefully.
Vendors Solicitors - Lovedays Solicitors, Sherwood House, 1 Snitterton Road, Matlock, DE4 3LZ
Local Authority - Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN
Local Planning Authority - Peak District National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE
Method Of Sale - This property is to be sold by private treaty.
Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are described in these particulars.
Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.
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Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 33% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Elton CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 13
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Winster CofE Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 4
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- South Darley CofE Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 54
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Lady Manners School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,405
- Type
- Foundation school
- Highfields School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Type
- Academy converter
- Anthony Gell School5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 776
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School8.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- Brookfield Community School11 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,156
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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