# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DE6 1DJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 DERWENT GARDENS, ASHBOURNE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DE6 1DJ |
| Price | £265,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 105 m² |
| Last sold | £180,000 Aug 2005 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/01/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £1,438/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- W1 (1,200)
- W2 (6,000)
- C (30)
- E (20)
- F (400)
- G (450)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0853-2895-6093-2990-7475)

## Description

DESCRIPTION

Occupying a most pleasant and quiet cul-de-sac location but being within convenient reach of the facilities and amenities of Ashbourne town centre, this semi-detached family property offers surprisingly spacious three double-bedroomed accommodation.

Now presenting an ideal opportunity for upgrading and alteration to a new purchaser’s personal choice, the property benefits from gas-fired central heating and is sealed unit double-glazed throughout.  It briefly comprises Reception Hall, large L-shaped Sitting Room/Dining Room, fitted Kitchen, side Porch/Utility Room.  At first floor level, three double Bedrooms and Bathroom with shower.  Outside gardens front and rear, driveway, integral garage.

Early viewing highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION

UPVC sealed unit double-glazed leaded front door with flanking side screens, leads to 

Reception Hall having single panel central heating radiator, staircase off to first floor level and useful understairs storage cupboard.

Sitting Room being L-shaped with maximum overall measurements of 6.62m x 5.04m (21’8” x 16’6”) with oak effect laminate floor, two double-panel central heating radiators and contemporary fireplace with decorative fuel effect electric fire and pine surround.  UPVC sealed unit double-glazed sliding patio doors to the garden and further full height sealed unit double-glazed window to one side.

Kitchen 2.17m x 3.78m (7’1” x 12’5”) having ceramic tiled floor and a range of base cupboards and wall cupboards with round edge worksurfaces, inset single drainer 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated electric oven with four burner electric hob, UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window, central heating radiator, UPVC sealed unit double-glazed door to 

Side Porch/Utility Room with central heating radiator, plumbing for automatic washing machine and free-standing Gloworm boiler for domestic hot water and central heating.  UPVC sealed unit double-glazed doors to both front and rear.

Staircase to first floor landing

Bedroom One (front) 5.13m (maximum) x 3.17m (16’10” (maximum) x 10’5”) with UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window and single panel central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two (front) 3.88m x 3.34m (12’8” x 10’11”) with UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window to the front and single panel central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three (rear) 4m x 2.45m (13’1” x 8’) with UPVC sealed unit double-glazed window, single panel central heating radiator.

Bathroom being of spacious proportions with four-piece suite in white, comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower handset, pedestal wash-hand basin, low-flush wc and fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower.  Inbuilt cylinder and airing cupboard housing the insulated copper hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater.  Slatted shelves.

OUTSIDE

The property fronts onto Old Derby Road with a primarily lawned garden and double-opening gated driveway access.  However, the house is best approached from Derwent Gardens where a driveway, which provides car standing space, leads to the integral garage with up and over door.  Adjacent to the driveway is a further area of lawned garden.

SERVICES

It is understood that all mains services are connected to the property.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Other than those fixtures and fittings specifically referred to in these sales particulars no other fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. No specific tests have been carried out on any of the fixtures and fittings at the property.

TENURE

It is understood that the property is held freehold but interested parties should verify this position with their solicitors.

For Council Tax purposes the property is in band C

EPC RATING E

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Messrs Fidler-Taylor & Co on  .

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Ref FTA2867

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/175045523/1634996) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 DERWENT GARDENS, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1DJ | £180,000 | 16/08/2005 | Semi-detached |
| 8 DERWENT GARDENS, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1DJ | £107,000 | 26/06/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 BARTON DRIVE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TN | £296,000 | 20/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 18 CEDAR CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1FJ | £225,000 | 28/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 ASHTON CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TL | £293,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 65 DERBY ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1BH | £225,000 | 17/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 BARTON DRIVE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TN | £285,000 | 09/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ASHTON CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TL | £287,500 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ASHTON CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TL | £275,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 HARLOW WAY, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TJ | £275,000 | 23/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 77 DERBY ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1BH | £272,500 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WILLOW MEADOW ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1HJ | £225,000 | 05/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1BJ | £277,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ASHTON CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TL | £275,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 HARLOW WAY, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TJ | £282,995 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 HARLOW WAY, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TJ | £284,995 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 CEDAR CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1FJ | £220,000 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ASHTON CLOSE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TL | £275,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BARTON DRIVE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1TN | £213,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1BJ | £225,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 34 LAMBOURNE AVENUE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1BP | £187,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 68 DERBY ROAD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 1BH | £285,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £259,200 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £308,778 (18 Semi-detached, DE6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.2%

## 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, Turnpike Way, DE6 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Lathkill Drive, DE6 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Park Avenue, DE6 | £865/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Penthouse, The Ivies, DE6 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.92 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £985/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £117,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £93,800

*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 £938/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-224/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.5%

*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:** £2,524/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -7.8%
- **10y growth:** 12.1%

## 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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