# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DE4 3FD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 LIME GROVE WALK, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE DE4 3FD |
| Price | £229,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 143 m² |
| Last sold | £255,000 Sep 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 02/04/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,570/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,530

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0878-7069-6274-5927-3960)

## Description

Located just off the town centre of Matlock, this elegant, Victorian home is now being offered for sale. The property boasts a wealth of original features and has three bedrooms and a loft room.  The property benefits from gas central heating, uPVC double glazing and has a driveway for a small car to the front. The accommodation comprises of; entrance hall with door leading to substantial cellar, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and ground floor Guest's Cloakroom with shower. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. From the first floor landing a staircase leads up to the Loft room which offers a number of potential uses, home office etc. Offered For Sale with No Upward Chain.

**Ground Floor** - The property is accessed via the tarmac driveway which leads to a storm porch. The part glazed hardwood door opens into the

**Entrance Hallway** - 11'11 x 9'11 (3.63m x 3.02m) - Having a side aspect uPVC double glazed window, original coving to the ceiling, exposed polished pine floorboards with an inset mat well, coat hanging space and an elegant staircase rising to the first floor accommodation. Original panelled doors open to the cellar and

**Guest's Cloakroom With Shower** - 7'5 x 5'10 (2.26m x 1.78m) - With a front aspect uPVC double glazed window with obscured glass. There is a three piece suite comprising of tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush W.C.

**Sitting Room** - 15'5 x 11'11 (4.70m x 3.63m) - A delightful room with stripped and polished floorboards,  front aspect uPVC double glazed, square bay windows with decorative leaded top lights. There is original coving to the ceiling, picture rails, centre ceiling rose and a feature fireplace with a cast iron surround and tiled hearth housing an open grate. To the side of the chimney breast are open display shelves. TV, BT and satellite connections.

**Dining Room** - 13'9 x 11'11 (4.19m x 3.63m) - Having a pair of uPVC double glazed French style doors with side light windows opening onto the gardens to the rear of the property. There are original built in cupboards to the chimney breast recess. An opening leads through to the

**Kitchen** - 7'11 x 7'4 (2.41m x 2.24m) - With a range of Shaker style wall, base and drawer units, a timber effect work surface and inset one and a half bowl sink. There is an integrated "Belling" electric cooker, gas hob with extractor over. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear aspect.

**First Floor** - On arrival at the first floor landing there is a uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. There are original panel doors, the first of which opens into

**Bedroom One** - 12'4 x 11'11 (3.76m x 3.63m) - With a front aspect uPVC double glazed window, TV  point.

**Bedroom Two** - 12' x 8'11 (3.66m x 2.72m) - Having a rear aspect uPVC double glazed window overlooking the enclosed gardens and with views over the surrounding properties to the open countryside that surrounds the town taking in Riber Castle, High Tor and The Heights of Abraham. There is a useful understairs dressing area with built in shelves.

**Bedroom Three** - 8'7 x 7'5 (2.62m x 2.26m) - With a front aspect uPVC double glazed window.

**Family Bathroom** - 7'10 x 7'2 (2.39m x 2.18m) - With a traditional bathroom suite comprising of panelled bath with shower attachment, low flush WC and pedestal sink. There is painted wall panelling and an obscure glass uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.

**Second Floor** - From the first floor landing a panelled door opens to reveal the staircase which leads to the second floor.

**Loft Room** - 12' x 12' (3.66m x 3.66m) - Having a number of potential uses and well lit by the Velux window to the rear.

**Store Room** - 12' x 7'5 (3.66m x 2.26m) - Again having a rear aspect Velux roof light window and housing the Worcester combination boiler which provides the hot water and gas central heating for the property.

**Outside** - To the front of the property is a forecourt garden stocked with ornamental shrubs and flowering plants. There is an off-road parking area suitable for a small car. A pathway runs down the side of the property where there is a brick built outhouse. To the rear of the property is a delightfully enclosed garden with a lawned garden and a seating area, ideal for warm weather dining. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect.

**Directional Notes** - From our office on New Street, proceed up the hill taking the first left onto Lime Grove Walk. Number 6 will be found on the left hand side as identified by our For Sale sign.

**Council Tax Information** - We are informed by Derbyshire Dales District Council that this home falls within Council Tax Band D which is currently £1573 per annum.

Disclaimer:  All measurements in these details are approximate.  None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition.   The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details.  These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/53376266/1625128) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/53376266/1625129) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2462247
- **Address:** 6 Lime Grove Walk, MATLOCK, DE4 3FD
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2005
- **Work Completed:** 16/01/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2383460
- **Address:** 6 Lime Grove Walk, MATLOCK, DE4 3FD
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/01/2005
- **Work Completed:** 10/12/2004
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2349645
- **Address:** 6 Lime Grove Walk, MATLOCK, DE4 3FD
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/12/2004
- **Work Completed:** 22/11/2004
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 4 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 LIME GROVE WALK, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 3FD | £255,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LIME GROVE WALK, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 3FD | £220,000 | 12/04/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 LIME GROVE AVENUE, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 3FG | £180,000 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 11 LIME GROVE WALK, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE4 3FD | £470,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £470,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £180,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £268,968 (34 Semi-detached, DE4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Derbyshire Dales). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £726/mo
- **Realistic:** £807/mo
- **Optimistic:** £888/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bank Road, DE4 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Dale Road, DE4 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £239/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.3%

*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:** £1,608/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 6.9%
- **10y growth:** 40.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Derbyshire Dales; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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