# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK17 9LY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 9LY | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 96 m² | | Last sold | £52,000 Jan 1995 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,395/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7502-9016-0002-1795-1602) ## Description This beautifully extended semi-detached home sits in a peaceful cul-de-sac and offers an impressive amount of space, including four bedrooms, a large reception room, and a generous open-plan kitchen-diner. The property is ready to move into, presented in excellent condition, and benefits from a three-car driveway and an attached garage. Upstairs, you’ll find two large double bedrooms, including a superb main bedroom complete with a modern en-suite. A third bedroom comfortably fits a double bed, while the fourth is a well-proportioned single currently used as a bright and practical office space. Downstairs, the home opens with a spacious living room leading through to a stylish, extended kitchen-diner, perfect for family life and entertaining. The attached garage sits adjacent to the living room, offering further storage or conversion potential. A new boiler installed five years ago adds peace of mind. A fantastic opportunity to secure a spacious, modern family home in a sought-after location. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573867) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573868) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573869) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573870) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573871) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573872) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573873) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573874) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573875) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573876) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573877) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573878) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573879) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573880) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573881) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573882) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573883) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573885) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573888) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573890) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573892) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573894) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573896) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573898) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/88838688/573900) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/88838688/573901) - Floorplan - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/88838688/606860) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/88838688/573903) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #13973377 - **Address:** 42 Clifton Drive, BUXTON, SK17 9LY - **Certificate Issued:** 09/02/2020 - **Work Completed:** 20/01/2020 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #14405644 - **Address:** 42 Clifton Drive, BUXTON, SK17 9LY - **Certificate Issued:** 17/01/2021 - **Work Completed:** 30/12/2020 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12713158 - **Address:** 42 Clifton Drive, BUXTON, SK17 9LY - **Certificate Issued:** 20/12/2017 - **Work Completed:** 01/11/2017 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LY | £52,000 | 27/01/1995 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 BERWICK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PE | £275,000 | 22/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 76 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XP | £248,500 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 58 FERNEYDALE AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LW | £220,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 4 HEREFORD CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PH | £265,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 164 HARPUR HILL ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LJ | £300,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 17 DORSET CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PJ | £254,600 | 22/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 3 CLOVER LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XS | £237,500 | 25/10/2024 | Semi-detached | | 6 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XP | £248,000 | 29/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XQ | £242,250 | 29/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XP | £225,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XQ | £241,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LY | £268,000 | 31/05/2023 | Other | | 6 KENDAL CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PB | £193,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 38 BERWICK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PE | £240,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 156 HARPUR HILL ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LJ | £202,500 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XQ | £225,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 176 HARPUR HILL ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LH | £192,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 156 HARPUR HILL ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LJ | £208,999 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 BERWICK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PE | £240,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XQ | £225,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 CAIRN DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9XP | £265,000 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 26 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LY | £380,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LY | £260,000 | 07/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LY | £109,995 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 16 CLIFTON DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9LY | £175,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £238,599 (5 sales) **Area average:** £237,417 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £316,864 (40 Semi-detached, SK17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (High Peak). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £813/mo - **Realistic:** £903/mo - **Optimistic:** £993/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,281/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.8% - **10y growth:** 43% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for High Peak; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 27.8% - **10y growth (index):** 65.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)