# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SK17 9GQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 9GQ | | Price | £225,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Floor area | 77 m² | | Last sold | £274,510 Oct 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 26/07/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £534/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/2039-3028-5303-1607-9200) ## Description For sale by Modern Method of Auction - Situated on the outskirts of Buxton, this well-presented THREE BEDROOM modern SEMI DETACHED home offers spacious accommodation, OFF-ROAD PARKING, and an enclosed garden. Offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN, the property comprises an entrance hallway, living room, a generous kitchen diner with integrated appliances and double doors leading to the rear garden, and a ground floor WC. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including a main bedroom with en suite, plus a family bathroom. Externally, there is a tarmac driveway to the front and an enclosed rear garden with a lawn, paved patio area, and space for a garden shed. **Auctioneer Comments** - This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional. **Hallway** - Composite entrance door, radiator, wood-effect flooring, and stairs to the first floor. **Living Room** - 4.90m x 3.58m (16'1 x 11'9) - Two UPVC double glazed windows, radiator, and wood-effect flooring. **Kitchen Diner** - 3.18m x 4.57m (10'5 x 15) - UPVC double glazed double doors and a window to the rear. Fitted wall and base units, four-ring gas hob, integrated oven, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated fridge freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. Radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard, and wood-effect flooring. **Landing** - Built-in cupboard, radiator, and loft access. **Bedroom One** - 3.56m x 2.54m (11'8 x 8'4) - UPVC double glazed window, two built-in wardrobes, and a radiator. **En Suite** - 1.32m x 2.54m (max) (4'4 x 8'4 (max)) - UPVC double glazed window, walk-in shower cubicle with wall-mounted electric shower, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, WC with push flush, radiator, tiled walls, and wood-effect flooring. **Bedrooms Two** - 3.07m x 2.57m (10'1 x 8'5) - UPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe, and radiator. **Bedroom Three** - 2.64m x 1.91m (8'8 x 6'3) - uPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobe, and radiator. **Bathroom** - 1.88m x 1.65m (6'2 x 5'5) - UPVC double glazed window, bath with wall-mounted shower over, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, WC with push flush, radiator, part-tiled walls, and wood-effect flooring. **Exterior** - To the front of the property is a tarmac driveway providing off-road parking. To the rear is an enclosed garden with a paved patio area, lawn, and space for a garden shed. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C EPC Rating: B ## Property Photos - ![IMG_0982.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275520) - IMG_0982.JPG - ![IMG_0995.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275521) - IMG_0995.JPG - ![IMG_1003.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275522) - IMG_1003.JPG - ![IMG_0980.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275523) - IMG_0980.JPG - ![IMG_1004.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275524) - IMG_1004.JPG - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160945136/275525) - Living Room - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/160945136/275526) - Kitchen Diner - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160945136/275527) - ![IMG_1001.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275528) - IMG_1001.JPG - ![IMG_0994.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275529) - IMG_0994.JPG - ![IMG_0987.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275530) - IMG_0987.JPG - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/160945136/275531) - Bedroom One - ![IMG_0992.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275532) - IMG_0992.JPG - ![En Suite](/listings/photos/160945136/275533) - En Suite - ![Bedrooms Two](/listings/photos/160945136/275534) - Bedrooms Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/160945136/275535) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160945136/275536) - Bathroom - ![IMG_0978.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275537) - IMG_0978.JPG - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160945136/275538) - ![IMG_0984.JPG](/listings/photos/160945136/275539) - IMG_0984.JPG ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.PNG](/listings/photos/160945136/275540) - Floorplan.PNG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160945136/275541) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £274,510 | 06/10/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 HEATHFIELD NOOK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9RX | £235,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 191 BURLOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PR | £260,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £315,795 | 10/11/2023 | Detached | | 22 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £290,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 24 LIME KILN WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GH | £290,500 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 ASHFORD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GQ | £284,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 51 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £267,995 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 HEATHFIELD NOOK ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9RX | £193,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 70 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £289,995 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £269,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £270,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £284,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £280,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £245,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 35 QUARTZ DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GD | £268,995 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 148 BURLOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9PP | £207,500 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 68 HOPTON WOOD WAY, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GT | £247,995 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 WINGFIELD CRESCENT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GY | £246,995 | 22/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 BEE LOW ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GF | £112,500 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £246,995 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 WINGFIELD CRESCENT, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GY | £279,995 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 HILL HEAD DRIVE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 9GS | £265,495 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £300,395 (2 sales) **Area average:** £252,747 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £316,864 (40 Semi-detached, SK17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -29% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (High Peak). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £813/mo - **Realistic:** £903/mo - **Optimistic:** £993/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:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,300 *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:** £2,922/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 33% - **10y growth:** 43% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for High Peak; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 27.8% - **10y growth (index):** 65.3% ## 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)