# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK17 7ED) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 167B, FAIRFIELD ROAD, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 7ED | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 188 m² | | Last sold | £205,000 Sep 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 29/01/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £2,120/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0790-0201-1306-1073-0014) ## Description This beautifully presented stone built detached home represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a secluded location yet situated conveniently to Buxton town centre. An internal inspection reveals large rooms running from side to side throughout the length of the property offering an excellent degree of flexibility. In its present format the property comprises of a large welcoming open porch of timber construction with complimenting access door to the breakfasting kitchen this area is well equipped with a modern stylish range of units with under lighting for the expanse of worksurface extending into a peninsular unit serving as a breakfast bar that provides a separation from the dining room presently serving as the second sitting room with a spacious living space feature fire place with large timber mantle, inset spotlighting adds to the feel, this is a great area for family gatherings and entertaining. There is fine brick detailing throughout the house making feature supports and fire places. The central hallway provides space for a study area and a staircase accesses the first floor, there is an external access door and door to the formal lounge. This room has a rich feal to it with large fireplace housing a stove style fire this room is cosey in the winter and with its twin aspect light in the summer. For the more energetic there is a gym area and a formal study/home office. To the first floor the landing splits to provide access to 4 large bedrooms the main bedroom having an en suite with stylish modern fixtures including the shaped black surface housing the wash hand basin and hide away cistern WC a glazed shower enclosure compliments the room with sliding access door . A large family bathroom sits to one end of the house it offers a luxury corner suite with large shower and a vanity unit that extends to accommodate a low level wc and Ceramic raised wash hand basin., this room is completed by a sauna unit to ease away the stress and pressures of the day. Externally the property is approached via an electric gated driveway providing courtyard parking with garage access which is equipped with an electric door, the area has well stocked feature raised formal beds and boarders, extending into a lawned area with room for a for dining alfresco. The overall feel is tranquil but ideally situated for those seeking easy access to the historic Spa town of Buxton with its stunning period architecture and a range of retail and leisure amenities catering for even the most demanding needs. The world famous Opera House is in the centre next to the Pavilion Gardens, a lovely place for a leisurely stroll. The commuter is well serviced by road links and a railway station connecting the surrounding towns and business conurbations. Travel a short distance and you are into the Derbyshire dales with stunning walks and drives and access to picture postcard villages and a nearby golf course. ‘Please Note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required Identity and anti-money laundering checks’. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/173394890/85363) - Front - ![Front Door](/listings/photos/173394890/85364) - Front Door - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173394890/85365) - Kitchen - ![Front Room](/listings/photos/173394890/85366) - Front Room - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173394890/85367) - Lounge - ![Hall Way](/listings/photos/173394890/85368) - Hall Way - ![Hall Way](/listings/photos/173394890/85369) - Hall Way - ![Hall Way](/listings/photos/173394890/85370) - Hall Way - ![Front Room](/listings/photos/173394890/85371) - Front Room - ![Front Room](/listings/photos/173394890/85372) - Front Room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/173394890/85373) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/173394890/85374) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173394890/85375) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173394890/85376) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/173394890/85377) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/173394890/85378) - Bedroom 2 - ![Landing](/listings/photos/173394890/85379) - Landing - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173394890/85380) - Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/173394890/85381) - Shower Room - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/173394890/85382) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/173394890/85383) - Bedroom 3 - ![Study](/listings/photos/173394890/85384) - Study - ![Gym](/listings/photos/173394890/85385) - Gym - ![Garden](/listings/photos/173394890/85386) - Garden - ![Gate](/listings/photos/173394890/85387) - Gate - ![Road Entrance](/listings/photos/173394890/85388) - Road Entrance - ![Side](/listings/photos/173394890/85389) - Side ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/173394890/85390) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173394890/85391) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 167B FAIRFIELD ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7ED | £205,000 | 27/09/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 33 THE FRONT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 7EJ | £305,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £305,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £433,456 (23 Detached, SK17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +26.9% ## 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 ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Fairfield Road, SK17 | £1,500/mo | 4 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 30.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-841/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,926/m² ## 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)