Netherfield
CHURCH LANE, ASHBOURNE, THORPE, DERBYSHIRE DE6 2AW
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
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
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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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Derbyshire Dales. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Derbyshire Dales. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 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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