Gadley Lane, Buxton
North West
£499,950
Listed on 16/07/2026
Listed on 16/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached property, offered with no onward chain, presents a compelling opportunity for renovation and investment. Nestled on an expansive plot with substantial gardens that extend over the River Wye, it is conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre. The layout includes a welcoming porch, an entrance hall, a living room featuring a multi-fuel burner, a dining room, a fitted kitchen, and a ground floor WC. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, enjoy off-road parking behind gates, timber decking and patio areas for outdoor relaxation, and a large lawned garden accessible via a charming timber footbridge over the river. Additionally, there's a woodland area with the potential for further development or extension (subject to planning permission), making this property an excellent canvas for those looking to enhance its value.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a distinctive stone detached house with a slate roof, off-road parking and an unusually generous garden extending across the River Wye, yet it is within walking distance of the town centre. The interiors offer a clear medium-scale improvement project: dated finishes across several rooms provide scope to refresh flooring and decoration, modernise the kitchen, and make the most of the living spaces. The listing also mentions potential to improve or extend, subject to planning permission, though feasibility is unverified.
At £499,950, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The overall score is 57/100, grade D: the setting and fundamentals are strong, but the price and residual value remain difficult to assess without that measurement. The established grounds, overgrown planting and footbridge also merit a closer maintenance and safety inspection.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interiors, including flooring and decoration across several rooms, to create a more contemporary feel.
- Modernise the fitted kitchen while retaining the house’s distinctive stone exterior and multi-fuel burner.
- Improve the established lawn, woodland, planting and paths; the river crossing and generous grounds give the plot particular character.
Key risks
- Inspect the timber footbridge, river-side access and garden paths for safety and maintenance needs.
- The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be assessed.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Buxton Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Buxton
Dove Holes Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Dove Holes
Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
3.9 miles
Train · Chapel en le Frith
Whaley Bridge Rail Station
5.6 miles
Train · Whaley Bridge
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£2,043
Based on a loan of £374,962 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Price history
-6.5% since listed
£499,950£35,000(-6.5%)
15/09/2026£534,950Initial listing
15/07/2026Services
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