# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK17 6RW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Lightwood Road, Buxton, SK17 6RW | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | ## Description NO ONWARD CHAIN. A spacious and versatile four-bedroom detached family home occupying a popular and convenient position on Lightwood Road, Buxton. This substantial property offers generous and flexible living space throughout, with a particularly impressive lounge featuring an inglenook fireplace and living flame gas fire, a separate dining room, and a conservatory opening to the rear garden. The well-equipped kitchen is complemented by a separate utility room and a ground-floor shower room, whilst the first floor provides adaptable bedroom accommodation – one bedroom currently divided to create a fourth. Completed by a garage and offered with the considerable benefit of no onward chain, this is a home certain to appeal to growing families seeking space, character and a flexible layout. Location Lightwood Road is a well-regarded and convenient residential location within comfortable walking distance of both Buxton town centre and the railway station, the latter providing regular services towards Manchester. A good range of everyday amenities is close at hand, including local supermarkets, shops and well-regarded primary and secondary schools, with Cavendish Hospital and the town's wider facilities all within easy reach. The property lies approximately half a mile from the centre of Buxton, with the open countryside of the Peak District National Park beyond. Ground Floor Entrance Hall With radiator, staircase rising to the first floor, under-stairs cupboard and cloaks cupboard. Lounge 19'0" x 16'0" (5.79m x 4.88m) A generous principal reception room with an inglenook fireplace housing a living flame gas fire, uPVC double-glazed window, uPVC French doors opening to the conservatory, and two double radiators. Dining Room 10'4" x 9'10" (3.15m x 3.00m) With uPVC double-glazed window and radiator. Conservatory 9'0" x 8'9" (2.74m x 2.67m) A light and useful additional living space with uPVC double-glazed windows and French doors opening to the rear garden. Kitchen 15'8" x 9'2" (4.78m x 2.79m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with worktops over, stainless steel sink unit, gas cooker point, radiator and a pantry area. Utility Room 7'10" x 6'0" (2.39m x 1.83m) With Belfast sink and plumbing for a washing machine. Rear Porch With uPVC door. Shower Room / WC Comprising a shower with electric shower unit, wash hand basin and low-level flush WC. Housing the Ideal Logic combi boiler. Garage 16'8" x 9'0" (5.08m x 2.74m) With up-and-over door and electric light and power. First Floor Landing With a walk-in cupboard and a further large walk-in cupboard. Bedroom One 13'5" x 12'3" (4.09m x 3.73m) A well-proportioned double bedroom with uPVC double-glazed window and radiator. Bedroom Two 10'5" x 9'10" (3.18m x 3.00m) A further double bedroom. Bedroom Three & Four 19'0" x 10'10" (5.79m x 3.30m) A spacious double bedroom with uPVC double-glazed windows, two radiators, and built-in wardrobes and cupboard. The room is currently divided into two, creating the fourth bedroom and offering flexible accommodation to suit a variety of needs. Bathroom Comprising a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, radiator, uPVC double-glazed window and built-in cupboards. Separate WC With low-level flush WC and uPVC double-glazed window. Outside To the rear of the property is a garden, with access directly from the conservatory. Important Notice These particulars are intended as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, systems or appliances have been tested and no warranty is given as to their operability or efficiency. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement and should make their own enquiries. The vendor has confirmed and approved these details prior to publication. These particulars are produced in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (which replaced the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991). ## Property Photos - ![hf_20260615_083535_ce6469e3-6ce7-4318-b9ab-6c912fd](/listings/photos/89849400/2530973) - hf_20260615_083535_ce6469e3-6ce7-4318-b9ab-6c912fd - ![DSC07669-9.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530974) - DSC07669-9.jpg - ![DSC07648-3.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530975) - DSC07648-3.jpg - ![hf_20260615_083357_b7a8034d-6f1f-4a4e-8cdc-8bebf11](/listings/photos/89849400/2530976) - hf_20260615_083357_b7a8034d-6f1f-4a4e-8cdc-8bebf11 - ![DSC07644-1.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530977) - DSC07644-1.jpg - ![DSC07646-2.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530978) - DSC07646-2.jpg - ![DSC07650-4.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530979) - DSC07650-4.jpg - ![DSC07656-5.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530980) - DSC07656-5.jpg - ![DSC07659-6.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530981) - DSC07659-6.jpg - ![DSC07661-7.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530982) - DSC07661-7.jpg - ![DSC07666-8.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530983) - DSC07666-8.jpg - ![DSC07674-10.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530984) - DSC07674-10.jpg - ![DSC07675-11.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530985) - DSC07675-11.jpg - ![DSC07680-12.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530986) - DSC07680-12.jpg - ![DSC07682-13.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530987) - DSC07682-13.jpg - ![DSC07685-14.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530988) - DSC07685-14.jpg - ![DSC07687-15.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530989) - DSC07687-15.jpg - ![DSC07689-16.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530990) - DSC07689-16.jpg - ![DSC07691-17.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530991) - DSC07691-17.jpg - ![DSC07693-18.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530992) - DSC07693-18.jpg - ![DSC07694-19.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530993) - DSC07694-19.jpg - ![hf_20260615_083429_519fdf4e-4df7-43da-8f16-4b8fcc4](/listings/photos/89849400/2530994) - hf_20260615_083429_519fdf4e-4df7-43da-8f16-4b8fcc4 - ![hf_20260615_083445_d882b53d-fbab-4555-bf49-6611310](/listings/photos/89849400/2530995) - hf_20260615_083445_d882b53d-fbab-4555-bf49-6611310 - ![hf_20260615_083517_99a065f0-0bcd-40e6-a94e-63d91bb](/listings/photos/89849400/2530996) - hf_20260615_083517_99a065f0-0bcd-40e6-a94e-63d91bb ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR PLAN 141 LIGHTWOOD ROAD.jpg](/listings/photos/89849400/2530997) - FLOOR PLAN 141 LIGHTWOOD ROAD.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89849400/2530998) - EE Rating ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 145 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £510,000 | 22/08/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 127 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £465,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 138 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £660,000 | 03/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 BIRCH CLOSE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6FE | £380,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 143 LIGHTWOOD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6RW | £701,500 | 10/12/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £584,125 (4 sales) **Area average:** £380,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £433,456 (23 Detached, SK17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +21.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (High Peak). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £843/mo - **Realistic:** £937/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,031/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:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £117,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £93,700 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.4% - **10y growth:** 27.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for High Peak; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.7% - **5y growth (index):** 26.8% - **10y growth (index):** 57.5% ## 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)