The farm comprises approximately 56 acres of grassland, together with a collection of traditional agricultural buildings that have fallen into a state of disrepair. The site also includes a two-storey farmhouse which was unsympathetically altered during the 1980s and now requires substantial refurbishment and remodelling to create a high-quality family home suited to contemporary living.
Darwent Architecture Ltd was appointed to develop a comprehensive vision for the farm, exploring opportunities for diversification that would strengthen its long-term commercial viability and establish a sustainable rural business.
The resulting proposals combine an education suite with ancillary residential accommodation, closely integrated with the day-to-day activities of the working farm. This approach creates opportunities for learning, engagement and diversification while retaining agriculture at the heart of the site.
Alongside the wider redevelopment, the farmhouse is carefully remodelled. The additions and alterations are designed to maximise views across the surrounding landscape, improve the relationship and flow between internal spaces, introduce greater natural light, and significantly enhance the functionality of the dwelling.
Bamford, Hope Valley
