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Old Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40

Yorkshire

£375,000

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1421 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Blundells presents a four-bedroom detached house in Ashgate, Chesterfield, with a flexible layout and scope for updating. The ground floor includes a spacious lounge and dining area, a conservatory opening onto the garden, a separate kitchen, three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. A large principal bedroom occupies the first floor, with potential to consider an en-suite or dressing area, subject to the necessary consents. Outside, the property has a private garden, a double garage and driveway parking. Local schools, amenities and Chesterfield town centre are nearby. The house offers substantial accommodation for buyers looking to modernise and adapt the existing space.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a substantial four-bedroom detached home in Ashgate, with a generous lounge/dining area, conservatory, double garage and driveway giving it plenty to work with. The photographed rooms look intact and usable, so the project is a light modernisation: refresh the finishes and flooring, update the dated kitchen or bathroom if desired, and bring the overgrown garden and patio back into shape.

The asking price of £375,000 is about £264 per sq ft, above the local average of £236, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. All-in purchase and works costs also look tight against local benchmarks; the house’s scale, location and practical extras may appeal, but the numbers call for a disciplined purchase price.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the intact interiors with updated decoration and flooring, while tailoring the kitchen and bathroom to your taste.
  • Clear and improve the overgrown garden and patio to make better use of the outdoor space.
  • Make the most of the generous lounge/dining space, conservatory, double garage and driveway.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Old Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chesterfield Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Chesterfield

  • Dronfield Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Dronfield

  • Dore & Totley Rail Station

    6.6 miles

    Train · Dore

  • Rowsley South (Peak Rail)

    7.3 miles

    Metro · Northwood

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,417
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

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Pricing

Price history

-11.8% since listed
£375,000£10,000(-2.6%)
16/05/2026
Current price
£385,000£15,000(-3.8%)
27/02/2026
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
21/11/2025
£425,000Initial listing
04/10/2025

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