# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (SK17 6HS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 ST JAMES TERRACE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6HS | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 168 m² | | Last sold | £260,000 Mar 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 04/11/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £1,378/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,125 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£25) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/8330-8329-4009-0715-1202) ## Description Situated in one of Buxton's most beautiful locations, this stunning three-bedroom duplex apartment offers spacious and versatile accommodation with views over the Broadwalk and Pavilion Gardens. Boasting an abundance of natural light throughout, thanks to its impressive large windows, this exceptional home combines character, space, and convenience in equal measure. Entering through the communal entrance, you are welcomed into the apartment's private front door, which opens into a long and inviting hallway. To the left is a substantial storage area, perfect for modern family living. Following the hallway around, you will find the spacious kitchen/diner to your right, offering ample room for both cooking and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen are the stairs leading to the first floor. To the left is the impressive reception room, a wonderfully bright and airy space featuring huge windows that perfectly frame the views across the Broad Walk and Pavilion Gardens. The first floor offers three generous double bedrooms, providing excellent accommodation for families, professionals, or those seeking additional work-from-home space. The principal bedroom enjoys particularly impressive views through its large windows and benefits from direct access to the family bathroom via convenient dolly doors. The bathroom can also be accessed from the landing, making it practical for both residents and guests. Further enhancing the property is the abundance of storage space throughout, ensuring there is more than enough room for all your needs. This truly exceptional apartment offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious home in a fantastic central location, with some of Buxton's most beautiful scenery right on your doorstep. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, character, and outstanding setting of this remarkable property. Contact us today to arrange your viewing appointment. ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/90597624/1198013) - Front Elevation - ![Porch](/listings/photos/90597624/1198016) - Porch - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90597624/1198018) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90597624/1198020) - Lounge - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/90597624/1198022) - Hallway - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/90597624/1198025) - Hallway - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90597624/1198028) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/90597624/1198030) - Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90597624/1198033) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90597624/1198037) - Lounge - ![Landing](/listings/photos/90597624/1198039) - Landing - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198042) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198044) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198046) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198049) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198051) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198054) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198058) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/90597624/1198060) - Bedroom - ![Front](/listings/photos/90597624/1198063) - Front ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/90597624/1198066) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/90597624/1198073) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 ST JAMES TERRACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HS | £260,000 | 10/03/2021 | Flat | | 6 ST JAMES TERRACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HS | £200,000 | 13/03/2015 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 ST JAMES STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HR | £190,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced | | KENNETH HOUSE WEST ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HF | £210,000 | 06/01/2026 | Terraced | | 48 WEST ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HG | £240,000 | 27/08/2024 | Terraced | | 8 SOUTH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LB | £140,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced | | 9 ASH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LL | £113,500 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced | | 62 WEST ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HG | £204,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced | | 37 BATH ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HJ | £200,000 | 23/03/2022 | Terraced | | 15 TORR STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HW | £108,000 | 25/01/2022 | Terraced | | 19A BATH ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HH | £103,000 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced | | 20 TORR STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HW | £250,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | | 1 ASH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LL | £222,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | 24 TORR STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HW | £262,750 | 04/11/2021 | Terraced | | 14 SOUTH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LB | £134,000 | 22/10/2021 | Terraced | | 11A ROCK TERRACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6HN | £153,500 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced | | 8 ASH STREET, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6LL | £240,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £184,717 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £240,873 (36 Terraced, SK17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +24.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (High Peak). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £816/mo - **Realistic:** £907/mo - **Optimistic:** £998/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%):** £113,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,700 *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:** £1,786/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17% - **10y growth:** 49.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for High Peak; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22.4% - **10y growth (index):** 56.4% ## 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)