For sale Detached

Netherfield

CHURCH LANE, ASHBOURNE, THORPE, DERBYSHIRE DE6 2AW

10 beds 135 m² Listed 10 Jun 2026 (-10d)

£1,500,000

Reduced on 19 Jan 2026

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Property details

Floor area

135 m²

Last sold

£635,000 Mar 2025

Local average

£488,884 (+206.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,043 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Beautiful holiday property in Peak District
  • 10 refurbished rooms, sleeps up to 22
  • 3.558 acre site with outdoor hot tubs
  • Modern kitchen and bathrooms
  • Wonderfully positioned for attractions
  • Set in rolling Peak District countryside with amazing views. Energy Rating E
  • Christie & Co Ref: 5740706

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

LocationHillcrest Guest House is an idyllic setting of the Peak District and on the Southern edge of the National Park. There is a direct view of a limestone hill from the property which is one of many stunning views. It is an ideal property for a broad guest list including tourists to the area, walkers, families getting together, colleagues team bonding or working on projects, or simply a place to get away to.

Access is easy from most directions with a number of well-travelled 'A' roads not far away and the area is conveniently positioned halfway between the M1 and M6.

The attractions locally are endless and include Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Matlock and the Peak District itself.
Internal DetailsThe property is a rare combination of charming, well laid out and beautifully finished with an attention to detail. The list of rooms is extensive and includes, reception hall, large dining room for 22, re-fitted kitchen and a number of relaxed seating areas.
Letting AccommodationThere are 10 homely bedrooms sleeping up to 22 guests;
External DetailsThe outside space is also impressive with ample outside parking, lawned gardens and places to dine and enjoy the setting and views. In addition, there are outside hot tubs and a custom-built sauna.

The plot is circa 3.558 acres in total and includes the adjacent paddock/field.
The OpportunityHillcrest House presents an opportunity to both the hands one or off buyer to continue the impressive business already ongoing.

This business opportunity benefits from a large of bookings for the coming year and regular returning guests.
Trading InformationHillcrest has been a consistently strong performing business with turnover for 2024 and 2025 circa £150,000 per annum and there was a reported adjusted net profit of £65,386 for 2025. Bookings for 2026 are circa £100,000 which makes Hillcrest an attractive proposition for any would be purchaser - further details will be made available to registered parties.

Listed by

Hotels

Christie Owen & Davies Ltd

Reference: 89542254

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Netherfield, Church Lane, Thorpe, ASHBOURNE 70 79 135 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

117% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,500,000 +136.2%
Sold 14/03/2025 (1 year ago) £635,000 +28.3%
Sold 22/10/2020 (5 years ago) £495,000 +69.2%
Sold 21/09/2011 (14 years ago) £292,500

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
ST. LEONARDS COTTAGE CHURCH LANE, THORPE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 2AW £690,000 19/05/2022 Detached

Area average: £690,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.1%
10y growth 54.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Derbyshire Dales. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.8%
5y (index) 20%
10y (index) 40.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £725/mo
Realistic £805/mo
Optimistic £886/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Derbyshire Dales.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Digmire Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Digmire Lane 0.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.5 miles
Shop Acanthus 1.8 miles
Shop Unknown 1.9 miles
Hospital Saint Oswald's Hospital 2.8 miles
University University of Derby 5.1 miles
Train station Alton Towers Car Park 6.3 miles
Train station Runaway Mine Train 6.3 miles
Hospital Cheadle Hosptal 10.2 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Burglary 2
Other theft 1
Total incidents 3

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 28 May 2012
Ilam CofE (VA) Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 16 Oct 2023
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Secondary 2.5 miles Good — 26 Nov 2014
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 28 Feb 2019
Ashbourne Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 7 Apr 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.05%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,625
Target investor price (1%) £80,500
  • 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).

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