A historic former dairy farm overlooking the edge of the Peak District has come to market for a guide price of £1.5 million for the first time in more than a century, offering a rare opportunity to deliver 11 country homes in one of South Yorkshire’s most desirable rural settings.
Our residential agency team are marketing Syke House Farm at Bradfield, west of Sheffield, is now on the market after generations of agricultural use. The one-acre site, with far reaching views of the Peak District, comprises a collection of traditional and modern farm buildings and benefits from full planning permission and permitted development rights for a thoughtfully designed residential scheme.
The launch marks the end of more than 140 years of continuous dairying by the Gray family, who have farmed at Syke House since the late 19th century. Leased to tenant farmer Mark Gray in 1898 until his death in 1920, his son Stanley took over the tenancy aged just 17 and quickly became a familiar face at Bakewell cattle market, sourcing stock both for the farm and for neighbouring holdings.
Further generations continued farming until September 2022 and at its peak, the farm extended to around 122 acres and supported around 100 dairy cows and up to 2,000 laying hens. The site’s heritage is reflected in several of its buildings with the traditional range opposite the existing farmhouse, housing a cruck-framed structure originally used as a stable with sleeping quarters above and is believed to predate the farmhouse, which was built circa. mid-1600s.
Other barns are marked with datestones from 1775 and 1825, contributing to the historic character of the former farmstead. Going forward, the Gray family will still be present at Syke House Farm in the form a farm shop offering meats, eggs and seasonal vegetables. Working closely with local planning specialists Nordbarn, the family have received planning consent for 11 high-quality residential conversions offering more than 1,200 square metres of internal space.
Senior Associate, Thomas Parker, said the sale represents a significant moment for the Gray family. He said: “There is a real sense of poignancy bringing Syke House Farm to the open market. It has been in the same family for more than 100 years and its history is woven into the agricultural life of the area. The next chapter will bring new life to these buildings and create homes that reflect the landscape and history around them.
“Opportunities like this are incredibly rare and we expect strong interest from developers who recognise the site’s considerable potential.
Anyone wishing to book a viewing of Syke House Farm should contact Thomas Parker.