Rakes Road
Monyash, Bakewell, DE45 1JL
£800,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
F
Local average
£555,014 (+44.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,407 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Idyllic Peak District Setting
- Three Bedroom Home & Two Bedroom Coach House
- Easy Reach Of Bakewell & Buxton
- Retaining Many Original Features
- Within Highly Regarded School Catchment
- Attractive & Well Proportioned Landscaped Gardens
- Commanding Views
- Double Garage With Workshop & Ample Off Road Parking
- EPC: TBC
- Viewings: Bakewell Office
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Mere Croft is a beautifully presented detached three-bedroom character home, accompanied by a charming two-bedroom detached coach house, double garage with workshop and generous landscaped gardens. Enjoying an idyllic setting in the heart of Monyash, the property offers commanding views towards the historic church and across the mere, with open countryside on the doorstep.
The picturesque village of Monyash is surrounded by stunning Peak District scenery, with its historic church, traditional pub and vibrant community, the village blends rural peace with excellent access to Bakewell, Buxton and surrounding walking routes.
Sympathetically upgraded by the current owners with attention to detail and original features throughout, Mere Croft offers flexible living space. The ground floor includes a welcoming hallway, a well-fitted breakfast kitchen, a dining room with a feature window framing the view, and a cosy sitting room with parquet flooring and a log burning stove. Also on this level are a double bedroom and a modern shower room.
Upstairs, a spacious landing doubles as a study area with exposed roof trusses. The principal bedroom includes exposed beams, a walk-in dressing room and en-suite. A further double bedroom and bathroom complete the first floor.
The detached Coach House is a successful holiday let, offering a private entrance, breakfast kitchen and a bright sitting room with full-height glazing and double doors. The first floor provides two double bedrooms and a shower room.
Set within attractive landscaped gardens with seating terraces, mature planting and specimen trees, this exceptional property also includes a timber shed and ample driveway parking. A double garage with adjoining workshop.
Mere Croft and The Coach House present a rare opportunity to enjoy village life in one of Derbyshire’s most desirable settings.
Listed by
Bakewell
Saxton Mee
Reference: 163795622
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Old Hall Cottages, Rakes Road, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 4 | 88 | 106 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 2 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 39 | 89 | 142 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 2 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 51 | 84 | 146 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| 4 Old Hall Cottages, Rakes Road, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 7 | 37 | 49 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 4 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 42 | 82 | 90 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| 5 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 58 | 71 | 60 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Flat |
| 5 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 46 | 71 | 60 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Flat |
| 5 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 69 | 76 | 58 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| 6 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 62 | 70 | 69 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Flat |
| 6 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 48 | 70 | 69 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Flat |
| 6 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 67 | 74 | 53 m² | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | Flat |
| 7 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 78 | 84 | 55 m² | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | Detached |
| 7 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 49 | 110 | 58 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| 7 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 36 | 110 | 58 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| 7 The Orchard, Monyash, BAKEWELL | 61 | 87 | 55 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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EE Rating
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £800,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street MERE FARM RAKES ROAD, MONYASH, BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE45 1JL | £560,000 | 29/02/2024 | Detached |
| Same street LARCH VIEW RAKES ROAD, MONYASH, BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE45 1JL | £80,000 | 23/10/2023 | Other |
| Same street TOP BARN RAKES ROAD, MONYASH, BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE45 1JL | £530,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| CHURCH VIEW FARM CHURCH STREET, MONYASH, BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE, DE45 1JH | £590,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £390,000 (3 sales)
Area average: £590,000 (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 February 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 Sheffield: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Monyash, Church Street / Bulls Head | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Campsite Shop & Reception | 1.4 miles |
| Shop | The Tech Division | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre | 6.6 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 7.0 miles |
| Train station | Rowsley South | 7.0 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | Corbar hall | 7.6 miles |
| University | University of Derby | 8.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monyash CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 22 Mar 2017 |
| Flagg Nursery School | Nursery | 1.5 miles | Outstanding — 8 Jul 2015 |
| Taddington and Priestcliffe School | Primary | 3.1 miles | Good — 10 Sep 2024 |
| Hartington CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.9 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2024 |
| Biggin CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.4 miles | Good — 18 Apr 2012 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
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