Development of Michael's 18th century family owned farm complex was initiated in the 1980s with numerous planning applications being submitted before economic and social, heritage, environmental and planning logistics were finally met allowing listed stone-buildings to become state-of-the-art Grade A offices.

The Duke of Devonshire said: "Hathersage Hall Business Centre is a unique development for the Peak District and shows the versatile options for the redevelopment of period buildings, to both generate business for rural Derbyshire and to maintain its delicate architectural heritage."

Michael Shuttleworth, Director of Hathersage Developments Ltd, said: "This development is one of the first of its kind for the Peak District and aims to provide business space within the National Park which is dedicated to knowledge based-businesses.

"Hathersage Hall Business Park will generate throughput of commerce, establish high-earning jobs in the village and provide sustainable income via business rents, all of which immediately benefit the local economy.

"The philosophy behind this project is to use the space for commerce rather than tourism, allowing for sustainable business growth in a traditional rural setting, yet preserving the beautiful architecture that gives the region its character.

"Broadly speaking, Peak District properties such as these, which are no longer fit for purpose, are inevitably turned into holiday accommodation or put to other use within the tourism industry, which provides some of the lowest paid jobs available in rural England."

The project is designed to cater for businesses including those in the legal, architectural, design, digital, finance and marketing sectors..

Hathersage Hall Business Centre comprises six original period farm buildings, complemented by two new-build properties, to create offices ranging from 500 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft including new built dedicated incubator units for fledgling companies.

The £2.3m development meets DDA compliance, has a BREEAM rating of very good and specification includes raised access floors, air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, category 6a cabling throughout, high-speed fibre-optic broadband connectivity, meeting rooms, shared communal green spaces, open hillside views, landscaped grounds and its own fruit orchard.

Units are available on negotiable six to ten year leases with mid-term break points.

For more, visit www.hathersagebusiness.co.uk or contact Michael Shuttleworth on 01433 651098, enquiries@hathersagebusiness.co.uk.