# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SK17 9GQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 9GQ | | Price | £310,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 81 m² | | Last sold | £284,995 Jun 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 13/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £548/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-3864-3260-2697-2731) ## Description Ideally positioned on the edge of Buxton and the stunning Peak District, this recently constructed three bedroom detached home offers superb turnkey accommodation, attractive countryside views and generous outdoor space. Perfectly placed for well-regarded school catchments and within easy commuting distance of major commercial centres, as well as Bakewell and the surrounding villages, the property combines semi-rural living with everyday convenience. Historic Buxton provides a wealth of shops, amenities and leisure facilities, all just a short distance away. Beautifully presented throughout, the accommodation begins with a welcoming front entrance hall leading to a well-fitted dining kitchen, appointed with a range of modern units and quality Zanussi integrated appliances. Patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for family living and entertaining. A cosy sitting room provides a relaxing retreat and a ground floor WC completes the layout. To the first floor, the landing gives access to a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a well-appointed family bathroom, a double bedroom and a further bedroom ideal as a nursery, guest room or home office. The property is approached via a shared driveway leading to off road parking for two vehicles. To the rear is a generous enclosed garden, mainly laid to lawn with a seating terrace, enjoying attractive views across the surrounding countryside and offering excellent space for outdoor dining and recreation. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a modern, low-maintenance home in a highly accessible yet picturesque location. ## Property Photos - ![Main 7 0031.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165527) - Main 7 0031.jpg - ![Rear garden 0014.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165531) - Rear garden 0014.jpg - ![Rear 0039.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165536) - Rear 0039.jpg - ![Kitchen 0009 copy a.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165540) - Kitchen 0009 copy a.jpg - ![Dining Kitchen 0011.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165542) - Dining Kitchen 0011.jpg - ![7 Ashford Drive 0004.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165545) - 7 Ashford Drive 0004.jpg - ![Sitting room 0003.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165549) - Sitting room 0003.jpg - ![Bedroom One 0020.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165550) - Bedroom One 0020.jpg - ![Bathroom 0024.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165553) - Bathroom 0024.jpg - ![Bedroom Three 0026.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165556) - Bedroom Three 0026.jpg - ![Bedroom One Ensuite 0018.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165558) - Bedroom One Ensuite 0018.jpg - ![Entrance Hall 0006.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165561) - Entrance Hall 0006.jpg - ![Cloakroom 0007.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165565) - Cloakroom 0007.jpg - ![Dining area 0013.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165568) - Dining area 0013.jpg - ![Landing 0023.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165571) - Landing 0023.jpg - ![Bedroom Two 0030.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165574) - Bedroom Two 0030.jpg - ![Rear garden 0035.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165576) - Rear garden 0035.jpg - ![Saxton Mee 7 Ashford Drive 0033.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/676420) - Saxton Mee 7 Ashford Drive 0033.jpg - ![Saxton Mee 7 Ashford Drive 0034.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/676421) - Saxton Mee 7 Ashford Drive 0034.jpg - ![Saxton Mee 7 Ashford Drive 0038.jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/676422) - Saxton Mee 7 Ashford Drive 0038.jpg ## Floorplans - ![7 Ashford Drive (1).jpg](/listings/photos/173584811/165580) - 7 Ashford Drive (1).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173584811/165584) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £284,995 | 30/06/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £380,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 27 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £349,995 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | 21 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £340,000 | 23/05/2024 | Detached | | 20 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £324,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £315,795 | 10/11/2023 | Detached | | 3 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £310,000 | 26/10/2023 | Detached | | 25 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £352,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £274,510 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 FLINT WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GN | £393,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 26 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £389,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 4 FLINT WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GN | £332,000 | 29/06/2023 | Detached | | 76 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £313,995 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 74 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £328,995 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 30 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £313,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 32 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £377,995 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 3 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £298,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £359,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 2 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £294,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 34 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £362,995 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £364,995 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 39 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £354,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 5 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £383,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £295,153 (2 sales) **Area average:** £346,347 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £442,636 (22 Detached, SK17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -30% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (High Peak). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £826/mo - **Realistic:** £918/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,010/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £91,800 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,827/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -11.8% - **10y growth:** 43.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for High Peak; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 26.4% - **10y growth (index):** 57.7% ## 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)