Sold Detached

HERNSTONE LEA

CHURCH LANE, BUXTON, PEAK FOREST, DERBYSHIRE SK17 8EL

4 beds 3 baths 2,336 sq ft Listed 9 Feb 2026 (-124d)

£425,000

Reduced on 26 Mar 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

217 m²

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£357,500 Aug 2016

Price per m²

£1,959/m²

Local average

£444,400 (-4.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (16,916 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • *Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000*
  • Superb Detached Family Home Finished to a High Standard
  • Four/Five Double Bedrooms, Two with Fitted Wardrobes
  • Three Reception Rooms with Feature Fireplaces
  • Attractive Kitchen with Integral Appliances, Oak Worktops & Oil-Fired Aga with Separate Utility & Boiler Room
  • Modern Four-Piece Bathroom, Two En-Suite Shower Rooms & Cloakroom WC
  • Beautifully Presented Gardens with Covered Outdoor Bar/Entertainment Area
  • Large Plot with Ample Off-Road Parking & Carport
  • Excellent Potential to Extend (STPP)
  • Lovely Rural Setting Bordering the Peak District National Park

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

An immaculately presented four/five bedroom detached period property providing bright, spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, having been refurbished and reconfigured to include the conversion of the former garage to create a superb cinema room with a bar. The property enjoys a generous plot boasting well-presented gardens, ample parking with a carport and an outside bar with power and lighting, and is surrounded by the beautiful open countryside of the Peak District National Park and has road links to nearby villages and towns as well as access into the bordering cities of Manchester and Sheffield. There is fantastic potential to extend, subject to planning permission.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Council Tax Band: F
Local Authority: High Peak
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
TENURE
To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors
POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by appointment through The Express Estate Agency

Listed by

Nationwide

The Express Estate Agency

Reference: 172030511

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10935156

Property Details

Street: 37 Church Lane

Town: Peak Forest

Postcode: SK17 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 04/05/2015

Work Completed: 18/03/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5840654

Property Details

Street: 37 Church Lane

Town: Peak Forest

Postcode: SK17 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2008

Work Completed: 29/04/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5054294

Property Details

Street: 37 Church Lane

Town: Peak Forest

Postcode: SK17 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 24/09/2007

Work Completed: 23/08/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4201854

Property Details

Street: 37 Church Lane

Town: Peak Forest

Postcode: SK17 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/11/2006

Work Completed: 17/10/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

43% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/08/2016 (9 years ago) £357,500 +23.3%
Sold 27/04/2009 (17 years ago) £290,000 +16%
Sold 02/04/2004 (22 years ago) £250,000

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
PEDLICOTE FARM, PEAK FOREST, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 8EG £685,000 01/06/2023 Detached
2 CHAMBER KNOWLE, PEAK FOREST, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 8EG £372,500 02/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £528,750 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.4%
10y growth 47.5%

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

1y (index) 2.8%
5y (index) 26.9%
10y (index) 60.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for High Peak. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £813/mo
Realistic £903/mo
Optimistic £993/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → High Peak.

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

Location

Address

37 Church Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Mootiful Milk Shack 1.2 miles
Bus stop Small Knowle End 2.0 miles
Bus stop Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent Old Station 2.1 miles
Shop Stella Motors 2.4 miles
Train station Dove Holes 2.6 miles
Train station Chapel-en-le-Frith 3.6 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 5.0 miles
Hospital Cavendish Hospital 5.0 miles
Hospital Buxton Health Centre 5.3 miles
University Cliff College 9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 29 Jun 2015
Peak Dale Primary School Primary 2.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Dove Holes CofE Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 17 Mar 2024
The Meadows Other 2.6 miles Good — 10 Jul 2023
Castleton CofE Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Good — 10 Jun 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,875
Target investor price (1%) £90,300
  • 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).