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DEVONSHIRE PLACE, STATION ROAD, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6GP
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (991 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
94 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£334,999 Oct 2022
Price per m²
£3,085/m²
Local average
£227,750 (+27.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,748 of 33,755)
Street crime
177 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two bedroom second floor apartment
- Estate Manager and on-site staffing 24-hours a day
- On-site bistro style restaurant
- Personal care packages available from the onsite CQC registered care agency
- Guest suite for friends and family
- Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
- Part exchange scheme available
- Waitrose and railway links nearby
- Close to Buxton amenities
- Please call McCarthy Stone Resales to make an appointment
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Summary - Surrounded by picturesque architecture and greenery, Devonshire Place in Buxton is an ideal retreat for those who are looking to begin the next stage of their retirement. Having been designed to look and feel at home in its surroundings, you can enjoy life at your chosen level of independence, in one of Britain's most desirable spa towns.
With a total of 33 one-bedroom and 37 two-bedroom properties available, this development caters for those who are looking for an easy-to-maintain home. Our expert designers have blended functionality and practicality with luxury touches and style, providing you with a home that meets your needs.
By choosing Retirement Living PLUS, you'll benefit from a range of bespoke care and support packages, as well as considered on-site touches. For those who prefer a lower maintenance lifestyle in their home, we provide support with household chores such as cleaning, running errands and grocery shopping. Homeowners can be assured that they will have control over the level of assistance that they may need, meaning that they can live with independence and comfort.
Our on-site bistro provides freshly prepared daily meals, ideal for those who prefer not to cook or simply want to try something different. Additionally, you'll be able to enjoy access to our stylish communal lounge, where you can socialise, relax or join in with the community activities. Our stunning landscaped garden offers an extra place to explore and unwind and enjoy greenery, without having to lift a finger.
This development is located near to Buxton railway station, making it ideal for visiting family, friends and residents who like to travel without driving. It's central location also means that a wealth of shops, supermarkets and amenities are close by.
For peace-of-mind, this development has staff on-site 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Furthermore, a 24-hour emergency call system and door video entry offers additional security and safety. This development is fully accessible, with lifts to all floors and built-in ramps, next to any steps.
Local Area - Nestled in the heart of the stunning Peak District, Buxton is a spa town that was incredibly popular with the Victorians and Georgians. When walking around the town, you’ll see beautiful ornamental gardens and famous period architecture that reflect its popularity in this time period. In fact, this is one of many reasons it has become one of the most popular tourist spots in the region.
Buxton is a vibrant town with a thriving community and plenty of annual events and fayres to reflect this. The town is synonymous with music, theatre and festivals such as Buxton International Festival and Buxton Well Dressing Festival. Alongside this, there are theatrical performances, plays and operas regularly taking place throughout the year.
Natural wonders such as Poole's Cavern can be found within Buxton. Alongside this, attractions such as Buxton Crescent, The Pump Room and the Pavilion Gardens offer a different side to the town. For the avid walkers, Buxton is surrounded by impressive hills and trails, that not only provide excellent exercise, but wonderful scenery too.
When exploring further afield, residents can easily hop on a train and arrive in Manchester in just over an hour. This development's location is ideal for those who like to holiday overseas as Manchester airport is less than an hour's drive away. There are also a range of local bus services and transport links from outside this development, helping you get around Buxton and the surrounding area with ease.
And if you're wanting to stay closer to home, you can enjoy the wide selection of bars, cafes, independent shops and restaurants that Buxton has to offer, as well as the many cultural and artistic attractions.
The Apartment - A well positioned second floor apartment with garden aspect views. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The bedroom has additional space perfect as a dressing area.
Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated, as well as Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, a security door entry system and door to a walk in store/airing cupboard. Further doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and both bathrooms.
Lounge - This spacious room is entered through a partially glazed door and benefits from pleasant long range views over landscaped gardens. The dining area itself provides ample space for a dining table and chairs. There are 2 ceiling light fittings, plenty of plug sockets, a TV and telephone point and double opening, partially glazed door to the separate Kitchen.
Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of high gloss base and wall units with under counter lighting. An electronically operated UPVC double glazed window sits above a single sink and drainer unit which has a mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Built in fridge and freezer, and integrated dishwasher. Central ceiling light fitting and tiled flooring.
Bedroom One - This spacious double bedroom benefits from two full height window letting in plenty of natural light and overlooking the lovely gardens and Devonshire Dome beyond. Two ceiling lights, TV and phone point and emergency response pull cord. The room also has a large walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving.
Bedroom Two - Currently arranged as a bedroom/ office, this spacious double bedroom benefits from a full height window letting in plenty of light, with a central ceiling light, TV and phone point and emergency response pull cord.
Wet Room - Full wet room with anti-slip flooring, tiled walls and fitted with suite comprising; level access shower, WC, and vanity unit with wash basin inset. Heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.
Cloaks / Wc - WC and vanity unit with wash basin inset.
Car Parking - A car parking space is included in the sale of this apartment which is visible from the apartment, as well as being within close proximity to the main entrance.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - •Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•Window Cleaning (outside only)
•24-hour emergency call system
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance
•One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
•Care staff on-site 24-hours a day
•Running of the on-site restaurant
•Intruder alarm system
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.
Annual Service charge £11,881.08 for financial year ending 28/02/2027.
Leasehold Information - Lease length: 999 years from 2022
Ground rent: £510 per annum
Ground rent review: June 2037
Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Listed by
Bournemouth
McCarthy & Stone Management Services
Reference: 157321751
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 21/09/2022
Expiry date: 20/09/2032
Current heating cost: £115/year
Potential heating cost: £115/year
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £289,950 | -13.4% |
| Sold | 28/10/2022 (3 years ago) | £334,999 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £240,000 | 14/11/2025 | Flat |
| 51 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £242,699 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| 28 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £282,199 | 28/07/2023 | Flat |
| 31 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £220,035 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 50 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £215,310 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 37 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £290,910 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 40 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £300,360 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £215,310 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 60 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £281,460 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 56 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £305,085 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 25 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £205,860 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 63 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £253,110 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 36 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £205,860 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 42 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £228,999 | 24/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 37 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £310,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 40 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £320,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 60 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £300,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 63 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £270,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 24 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £305,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 50 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £230,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 26 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £230,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 32 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £230,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 56 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £325,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 25 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £220,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| 36 DEVONSHIRE PLACE, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £220,000 | 16/02/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 4 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £134,312 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 33 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £138,313 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 13 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £254,999 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 22 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £229,999 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 1 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £324,999 | 09/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 8 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £314,999 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 7 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £137,280 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 52 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £235,499 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 29 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £213,999 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street DEVONSHIRE PLACE 43 STATION ROAD, BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6GP | £244,999 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £243,893 (15 sales)
Area average: £250,910 (20 sales)
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): High Peak. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for High Peak. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → High Peak.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Station Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Buxton, Station Road / Railway Station | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Specsavers | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Grape Tree | 0.0 miles |
| Train station | Buxton | 0.1 miles |
| University | University of Derby, Buxton | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Corbar hall | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Buxton Miniature Railway | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre | 0.9 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 177 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023 |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 7 Feb 2023 |
| Buxton and Leek College | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 30 Jan 2024 |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2018 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).