# 5 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SK17 6NF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6NF |
| Price | £399,950 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 149 m² |
| Last sold | £355,000 Jun 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 29/09/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £1,745/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7809-3000-2201-5610-3200)

## Description

Bury and Hilton are delighted to offer for sale this FIVE bedroomed, Victorian end of terrace property occupying a great sized plot with off road parking for two vehicles and enclosed rear garden, which in its town central sought-after location is a rare find.

Spacious living space across four floors in brief comprising: Entrance hall, lounge, reception room dining kitchen and utility to the ground floor with cellar to the lower ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms, one with en-suite and large family bathroom with two further bedrooms to the second floor. 

Situated on this popular residential street, the property is within walking distance to Buxton market place and the town centre. 

With uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space and position this property has to offer.

**Entrance** - With front entrance door. Picture rail and ceiling coving. Coat hanging space. Inner door with stained glass window above leading to:

**Entrance Hallway** - Stairs off leading to upper floors. Two radiators. Door leading to cellar. Dado rail and ceiling coving with original doors leading to:

**Lounge** - 4.45m x 4.19m (14'7 x 13'9) - With uPVC bay window to front. Radiator. Picture rail. Ceiling coving. Exposed wooden floorboards. Original Victorian fireplace with decorative tiled surround and hearth with timber surround.

**Reception Room** - 3.51m x 3.48m (11'6 x 11'5) - uPVC window to rear. Radiator. Exposed wooden floorboards. Original cast iron fireplace surround.

**Dining Kitchen** - 4.06m x 3.48m (13'4 x 11'5) - 

**Utility** - 2.34m x 1.40m (7'8 x 4'7) - 

**Lower Ground Floor- Cellars** - With stairs and storage area, coal shoot and cellar chamber with power and lighting, radiator and uPVC window. Electricity and gas meters.

**First Floor Half Landing** - 

**Family Bathroom** - 3.45m x 2.84m (11'4 x 9'4) - Fitted with a suite comprising: Paneled bath with wall mounted shower over and shower screen. Wash hand basin and WC. Built in storage cupboards, one housing the Baxi combi boiler which is approximately 18 months old. Painted wooden floorboards, partially tiled walls. Radiator. Obscure glazed uPVC window to rear.

**First Floor Landing** - Spacious landing area. Dado rail. Radiator.

**Bedroom One** - 3.51m x 2.97m (11'6 x 9'9) - uPVC window to rear. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes to one wall.

**En Suite** - 2.62m x 1.55m (8'7 x 5'1) - Fitted with paneled bath with wall mounted shower over and folding shower screen, wash hand basin and WC. uPVC obscure glazed window to side. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Painted wooden floorboards.

**Bedroom Three** - 3.61m x 3.56m (11'10 x 11'8) - uPVC window to front. Radiator. Picture rail.

**Bedroom Five** - 2.49m x 1.88m (8'2 x 6'2) - uPVC window to front. Radiator.

**Second Floor Landing** - Velux window to side. Radiator. Two eaves storage cupboards. Dado rail.

**Bedroom Four** - 3.48m x 2.54m (11'5 x 8'4) - uPVC window to rear. Radiator. Exposed wooden beam. Wooden floorboards.

**Bedroom Two** - 4.65m x 3.20m (15'3 x 10'6) - Two velux windows. Radiator. Exposed brick and stone feature wall. Exposed beam. Built in storage cupboard.

**Outside** - To the front of the property is a raised seating area. To the side of the property is a tarmacked driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles. To the rear of the property which can be accessed via the side gate is an enclosed rear garden laid with paved patio seating area, lawned garden and bed boarders.

HPBC- BAND C

EPC- D 

FREEHOLD

**Agents Notes** - Bury & Hilton have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bury & Hilton and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.

**Fixtures And Fittings** - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bury & Hilton have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

**Broadband Connectivity** - It is understood that the property benefits from a satisfactory broadband service; however, due to the property's location, connection speeds may fluctuate. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult   to obtain an estimated broadband speed for the area.

**Mobile Network Coverage** - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website (  to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.

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## Floorplans

- ![Darwin Avenue .png](/listings/photos/173985593/138555) - Darwin Avenue .png

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173985593/138557) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6026342
- **Address:** 12 Darwin Avenue, BUXTON, SK17 6NF
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/10/2008
- **Work Completed:** 25/09/2008
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £355,000 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 HARDWICK SQUARE SOUTH, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6PY | £425,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 6 GRANGE ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NH | £450,000 | 31/01/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 OTTER COURT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6ZD | £214,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 51 DALE ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NJ | £200,000 | 04/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 OTTER COURT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6ZD | £290,000 | 02/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £128,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 10 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £420,000 | 29/11/2022 | Terraced |
| LADDER COTTAGE MARKET STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LF | £285,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £157,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 SOUTH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LB | £140,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 25 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £250,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £280,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 SOUTH AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6JZ | £122,980 | 16/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £125,000 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £146,000 | 04/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £166,486 | 10/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 MARKET STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LD | £182,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 OTTER COURT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6ZD | £296,000 | 22/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £295,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 DALE SIDE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NN | £144,000 | 05/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 DALE ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NJ | £172,250 | 07/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 2 HARDWICK SQUARE SOUTH, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6PY | £479,000 | 06/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 SMITHY LANE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6EP | £160,000 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13 DARWIN AVENUE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6NF | £297,500 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £283,497 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £234,612 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £240,822 (34 Terraced, SK17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +66.1%

## 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:** 0.23% (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:** £2,684/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.5%
- **10y growth:** 48%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for High Peak; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 62.8%

## 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)
