Sold STC Flat

15 LAVER DRIVE

CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE S41 7WA

2 beds 2 baths 710 sq ft Listed 18 Aug 2025 (-336d)

£140,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 23 Sep 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£156,995 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£2,121/m²

Local average

£142,778 (-1.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,738 of 33,755)

Street crime

347 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Guide Price £140,000 - £150,000
  • Early viewing is Highly Recommended of this Immaculately presented LEASEHOLD- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM/TWO BATHROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT
  • Constructed in 2022 with a 10 year build warranty and an UPGRADED SPECIFICATION!
  • Ideally suited to first time buyers, downsizers or investors alike!! POTENTIAL YIELD approx. of 7% pa based upon a PURCHASE PRICE OF £150,000 and a MONTHLY RENTAL OF £875.
  • Situated within the prestigious Waterside Quarter Development in the sought-after area of Tapton, this stylish modern apartment, built by Avant Homes, offers contemporary living in an exceptional loca
  • 999 YEAR LEASE FROM 01/01/2022 Trust Green- Amenity Management & Maintenance- Current Service Charge Period is 21/2/2025 - 20/02/2026. Annual Management Fee £148.45 per month
  • This apartment will have one allocated parking space, but as yet the parking is amicably shared. Shared entrance and shared stairwell. Security Telecom Service. Bin Storage Area
  • Benefiting from all carpeting and floor coverings, blinds to both bedrooms and living area are all included. Gas Central Heating-Combi boiler with dual controls and uPVC double glazed windows
  • Principal double bedroom with exquisite fully tiled en suite shower room. feature tiled family bathroom with a sleek 3 piece suite.
  • Energy Rating B

Additional details

Parking
Communal

Description

Guide Price £140,000 - £150,000

Early viewing is Highly Recommended of this Immaculately presented LEASEHOLD- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM/TWO BATHROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT-constructed in 2022 with a 10 year build warranty and an UPGRADED SPECIFICATION!

Ideally suited to first time buyers, downsizers or investors alike!! POTENTIAL YIELD approx. of 7% pa based upon a PURCHASE PRICE OF £150,000 and a MONTHLY RENTAL OF £875.

Situated within the prestigious Waterside Quarter Development in the sought-after area of Tapton, this stylish modern apartment, built by Avant Homes, offers contemporary living in an exceptional location. Ideally positioned, it provides easy access to Chesterfield Railway Station, Chesterfield College, the town centre, Tapton Park, and an array of local amenities, including supermarkets and scenic canal-side walks and cycle trails.

999 YEAR LEASE FROM 01/01/2022
Trust Green- Amenity Management & Maintenance- Current Service Charge Period is 21/2/2025 - 20/02/2026. Annual Management Fee £148.45 per month
As of August 2025 the rear carpark has still to be completed by the developers. This apartment will have one allocated parking space, but as yet the parking is amicably shared. Shared entrance and shared stairwell. Security Telecom Service. Bin Storage Area

Benefiting from all carpeting and floor coverings, blinds to both bedrooms and living area are all included. Gas Central Heating-Combi boiler with dual controls and uPVC double glazed windows. Internally offers you a spacious entrance hallway, complete with a built-in storage cupboard. The beautifully designed open-plan kitchen and living area boasts high-specification integrated appliances and opens onto a Juliet balcony, offering rear aspect over Chesterfield Canal and beyond.

Principal double bedroom with exquisite fully tiled en suite shower room, second versatile bedroom which could be used for office or home working and luxury feature tiled family bathroom with a sleek 3 piece suite.

Leasehold Information - 999 YEAR LEASE FROM 01/01/2022
Trust Green- Amenity Management & Maintenance- Current Service Charge Period is 21/2/2025 - 20/02/2026
Annual Management Fee £148.45 per month
As of August 2025 the rear carpark has still to be completed by the developers. This apartment will have one allocated parking space, but as yet the parking is amicably shared.
Shared entrance and shared stairwell
Security Telecom Service
Bin Storage Area

Additional Information - Blinds to both bedrooms and living area included
All carpeting included
Gas Central Heating-Combi boiler with dual controls
uPVC double glazed windows
Gross Internal Floor Area- 65.3Sq.m/ 703.2Sq.Ft.
Council Tax Band -A
Secondary School Catchment Area -Whittington Green School

Communal Entrance Hallway - Security Telecom System

Entrance Hall - 3.56m x 1.12m (11'8" x 3'8") - Stylish entrance hall featuring a very useful built-in storage cupboard with consumer unit and lighting. modern wood-effect laminate flooring, and fresh painted décor. An entry phone system and room thermostat add to the convenience of this well-designed space.

Store Room - 1.93m x 1.42m (6'4" x 4'8") - A versatile, very useful, built-in storage cupboard with consumer unit and lighting. Could also be used as a study area if required for home working.

Open Plan Living/Kitchen Area - 5.59m x 4.55m (18'4" x 14'11") - This stunning open-plan kitchen and living area is designed for modern living, featuring stylish grey wood-effect laminate flooring, painted décor, and two radiators for year-round comfort. Natural light floods the space through a uPVC window to the front and side plus uPVC doors that open onto a Juliet balcony with pleasant aspect. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with high-specification integrated appliances, including a fridge, freezer, oven, extractor, and a four-ring electric hob. A stainless steel sink with a brushed stainless mixer tap is set within a sleek laminated worktop, complemented by matching drawers and base units, with contrasting wall units providing ample storage. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine, and a space suitable for a dishwasher ensuring convenience and functionality. The Logic Combi boiler is located in the kitchen area with service record.

Principal Double Bedroom - 4.34m x 2.44m (14'3" x 8'0") - Main double bedroom benefits from a front aspect window allowing plenty of natural light to fill the space. Featuring a stylish neutral carpet, and a radiator for added comfort, this room offers both elegance and practicality.

Exquisite En-Suite Shower Room - 2.44m x 1.17m (8'0" x 3'10") - Stylish feature full tiling to the walls and comprising of a 3 piece suite which includes a double wet shower area with mains rainfall shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Shaver point.

Double Bedroom Two - 3.12m x 2.39m (10'3" x 7'10") - A good sized second versatile bedroom which could also be used for office or home working space with plenty of natural light from the front aspect window.

Luxury Bathroom - 2.31m x 1.70m (7'7" x 5'7") - Fabulous modern bathroom - finished to a high standard, featuring wall tiling and tile effect vinyl flooring. Sleek white three-piece suite includes a low-flush WC, a pedestal wash hand basin with a chrome mixer tap, and a bath with a chrome mixer shower. An extractor fan, radiator, and opaque uPVC window provide both comfort and practicality.

Outside - The property benefits from an allocated parking space within the communal car park, providing convenient parking.

Listed by

Chesterfield

AW Property Services Ltd T/A Wards Estate Agents

Reference: 165865571

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/03/2023

Expiry date: 15/03/2033

Current heating cost: £394/year

Potential heating cost: £394/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/03/2023 (3 years ago) £156,995

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
32 WOODYARD AVENUE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WF £160,000 23/01/2026 Flat
Same street 7 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £148,495 15/12/2023 Flat
Same street 18 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £158,495 24/03/2023 Flat
Same street 17 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £154,995 17/03/2023 Flat
Same street 11 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £142,995 24/02/2023 Flat
Same street 9 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £139,995 17/02/2023 Flat
Same street 4 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £119,995 22/12/2022 Flat
Same street 5 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £124,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 1 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £119,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 2 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £119,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 3 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £124,995 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street 23 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £324,995 28/10/2022 Detached
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 2 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £137,500 27/09/2022 Flat
3 CANAL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7NL £139,750 20/09/2022 Flat
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 1 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £107,500 16/09/2022 Flat
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 3 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £120,000 16/09/2022 Flat
THORNFIELD HOUSE APARTMENTS 4 GRATTON PLACE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7FF £142,500 16/09/2022 Flat
Same street 24 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,900 29/07/2022 Detached
Same street 25 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,900 30/06/2022 Detached
Same street 26 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,500 30/06/2022 Detached
Same street 28 LAVER DRIVE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WA £261,900 30/06/2022 Detached
5 CANAL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7NL £140,000 27/05/2022 Flat
6 SAWMILL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WD £149,995 25/02/2022 Flat
11 SAWMILL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WD £149,995 21/02/2022 Flat
28 SAWMILL MEWS, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WD £144,995 30/09/2021 Flat
80 WOODYARD AVENUE, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WF £144,995 27/08/2021 Flat
6 DOVETAIL COURT, CHESTERFIELD, DERBYSHIRE, S41 7WE £142,995 30/07/2021 Flat

Street average: £181,810 (15 sales)

Area average: £140,019 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 31.6%
10y growth 43.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chesterfield. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 4.8%
10y (index) 26.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Chesterfield. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £664/mo
Realistic £738/mo
Optimistic £812/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chesterfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chesterfield: £524/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Tapton Junction 0.0 miles
Shop CMS Commercials 0.3 miles
Shop Carpet Tile Centre 0.3 miles
Train station Chesterfield 0.4 miles
Train station Roundhouse Halt 2.6 miles
Hospital Cygnet 8.7 miles
Hospital Argyll House 8.9 miles
University Sheffield Hallam University 9.7 miles
University The University of Sheffield AMRC 9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 114
Shoplifting 66
Anti-social behaviour 50
Public order 48
Criminal damage and arson 28
Other theft 10
Vehicle crime 8
Drugs 6
Burglary 5
Bicycle theft 4
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 347

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Chesterfield College Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Abercrombie Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 3 Jul 2019
Christ Church CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 19 Jul 2013
St Mary's Catholic Primary Primary 0.7 miles Good — 8 Jan 2019
St Peter and St Paul School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Hazlehurst Lane, S41 £750/mo 2 0.2 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Sheffield Road, S41 £775/mo 2 0.3 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Brindley House, S41 £750/mo 2 0.34 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Heathcote House, S41 £795/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Heathcote House, S41 £895/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Higher Albert St, S41 £700/mo 2 0.44 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Camlough Walk, S41 £800/mo 2 0.71 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £781/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £96,875
Target investor price (1%) £77,500
Gross yield 6.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×
Monthly cashflow £121/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.6%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).