Milnbank Avenue, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7PS.
North West
£180,000
Listed on 03/09/2026
Listed on 03/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
721 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
A three-bedroom semi-detached house in a residential area of Buxton, arranged over two floors and offering scope for updating. The ground floor includes an entrance hall and a long lounge with a front bay window, a second rear-facing window and an electric fire. The separate kitchen has fitted wall and base units, an oven and gas hob, space for laundry appliances and a pantry cupboard, with a door to the side of the house.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over, WC and wash basin. The property has uPVC windows and mains services are connected. Outside, a front driveway provides off-road parking, while the rear garden includes lawn and hardstanding. The listing states that a tenant is currently in occupation and has been served four months' notice. The house is freehold and falls within High Peak Council Tax Band C.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This three-bedroom semi in Fairfield offers a usable, light-refresh project rather than a major renovation: the lounge and other photographed rooms have dated finishes, while the kitchen and bathroom appear serviceable. There is scope to personalise the interior and tidy the garden, with off-road parking and rear views adding to the appeal. Buxton’s town amenities and access to the Peak District are further positives.
At £200,000, the asking price is slightly above the local average on a £/sqf basis, so price is not a particular bargain. All-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, which tempers the opportunity for a project buyer; the case rests more on creating a home to suit your taste than on an obvious discount.
Key opportunities
- Personalise the dated but usable interior with a light cosmetic refresh.
- Make better use of the garden’s lawn and hardstanding with some tidying and planting.
- Build on the practical family-home fundamentals: three bedrooms, off-road parking and a Fairfield location close to Buxton amenities.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Buxton Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Buxton
Dove Holes Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Dove Holes
Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
3.8 miles
Train · Chapel en le Frith
Chinley Rail Station
5.9 miles
Train · Chinley
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Finance
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
Monthly Repayments
£735
Based on a loan of £135,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-10.0% since listed
£180,000£20,000(-10.0%)
30/10/2026£200,000Initial listing
04/09/2026Services
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