6 bed house for sale Longford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3DT
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A characterful former cheese factory in a glorious village setting with beautifully landscaped gardens, converted by a well renowned local architect. The Cheese Factory is a characterful 19th century former cheese factory conversion, built in 1870 by a consortium of Derbyshire landowners, to an American design, under the guidance of American cheesemaker, Cornelius Schermanhorn. The property is set in a captivating position at the heart of this highly desirable village, well within what is known locally as Derbyshire’s ‘golden triangle’ with beautiful gardens to the rear including a Mediterranean style terrace and manicured lawns bordered by streams.
Key features
- Conversion by a well renowned local architect
- Over 6800 sq ft of accommodation
- Six bedrooms and four bathrooms
- Triple garage and off street parking
- Ideal for office working
- Beautiful mature gardens bordered by streams
Floorplan
Location
Longford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3DT
- Council tax
- Band G (Approx £3,899/year)South Derbyshire's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band G. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £1,575,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £350,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in DE6 3DT. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Cottage, Longford Lane Detached | Detached | Sept 2024 | — | — | — | £650,000 |
| Daisy Hill Cottage, Longford Lane Detached | Detached | Jul 2023 | — | — | — | £675,000 |
| Barn Cottage, Longford Lane Detached | Detached | Jun 2021 | — | — | — | £550,000 |
| Bupton Grange, Longford Lane Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2021 | — | — | — | £499,950 |
| Bupton House, Longford Lane Detached | Detached | Mar 2021 | — | — | — | £580,000 |
| Solomons Barn, Longford Lane Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Mar 2020 | — | — | — | £495,000 |
| Highfield Lawn, Longford Lane Detached | Detached | Nov 2019 | — | — | — | £725,000 |
| 1, Longford Lane Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2017 | 947 sq ft £296/sq ft | 947 sq ft | £296 | £280,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.




