# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK23 7BA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 69, WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK SK23 7BA | | Price | £595,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 111 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/01/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £961/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,900 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9888-6054-7299-3556-1910) ## Description No Onward Chain – A Rare Opportunity in a Prime Semi-Rural Setting. ‘Dilston House’ presents a rare chance to acquire a substantial, extended detached residence set on a generous plot at the edge of open countryside. Enjoying an enviable position, the property lies within approximately 0.5 miles of Whaley Bridge village centre and its train station (Manchester–Buxton line), offering convenient public transport links to Stockport, Manchester and Manchester Airport. Beautifully balanced and thoughtfully extended, the accommodation briefly comprises: a welcoming entrance hall, sitting room, lounge, games room, study/office, spacious dining kitchen, utility room, and downstairs WC. To the first floor, a light and airy landing leads to four well proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress with a dual driveway, detached garage, and a generous paved entertainment patio perfect for outdoor dining and social gatherings. Mature borders and abundant green foliage surround the home, creating a high degree of privacy and an idyllic backdrop for long summer evenings. A superb family home in a highly desirable location, offered with no onward chain and ready for its next chapter. Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. ## Property Photos - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/173529266/1634220) - Rear Elevation - ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/173529266/1634221) - Dining Kitchen - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173529266/1634222) - Lounge - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173529266/1634223) - Sitting Room - ![Office/Study](/listings/photos/173529266/1634224) - Office/Study - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/173529266/1634225) - Bedroom One - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/173529266/1634226) - Rear Garden - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/173529266/1634227) - Utility Room - ![Moder Style Kitchen](/listings/photos/173529266/1634228) - Moder Style Kitchen - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/173529266/1634229) - Bedroom Three - ![Inglernook Fireplace](/listings/photos/173529266/1634230) - Inglernook Fireplace - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/173529266/1634231) - Family Bathroom - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/173529266/1634232) - Lounge - ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/173529266/1634233) - Dining Kitchen - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/173529266/1634234) - Sitting Room - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/173529266/1634235) - Front Elevation - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/173529266/1634236) - Rear Elevation - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/173529266/1634237) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/173529266/1634238) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173529266/1634239) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11885618 - **Address:** 69 Whaley Lane, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7BA - **Certificate Issued:** 11/10/2016 - **Work Completed:** 08/08/2016 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12925726 - **Address:** 69 Whaley Lane, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7BA - **Certificate Issued:** 07/05/2018 - **Work Completed:** 26/03/2018 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 69 WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BA | £330,000 | 04/12/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £469,653 | 18/12/2023 | Detached | | 16 MEADOWSIDE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AZ | £475,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] ROBINS LODGE WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BA | £850,000 | 16/11/2023 | Detached | | 31 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £352,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached | | OAKLANDS, 42 HOCKERLEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AU | £1,025,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 14 YEARDSLEY GREEN, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7RY | £270,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 12 LOW MEADOW, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AY | £480,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | INVERBEG RESERVOIR ROAD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BW | £728,500 | 26/09/2022 | Detached | | 4 LOW MEADOW, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AY | £485,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached | | 7 MEADOW CLOSE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BD | £350,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached | | 84 JODRELL ROAD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AR | £295,000 | 14/03/2022 | Detached | | 16 MEADOWFIELD, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AX | £392,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached | | ROCKLANDS START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP | £625,500 | 17/02/2022 | Detached | | 8 ECCLES CLOSE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7RS | £317,500 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | WOODCOTE START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP | £831,500 | 09/11/2021 | Detached | | RAKE END START LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7BP | £700,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 9 MEADOWSIDE, WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK23 7AZ | £395,000 | 17/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £850,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £511,978 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £414,918 (25 Detached, SK23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +43.4% ## 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 Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (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:** £5,360/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9% - **10y growth:** 15% ## 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)