Buxton Road, Ashbourne
East Midlands
£95,000Guide Price
Listed on 19/09/2026
Listed on 19/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
CottageArea
642 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom cottage-style home on Buxton Road has a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The accommodation includes a front-facing lounge with a log burner, while the kitchen has fitted units, an oven and gas hob, space for appliances and a pantry. The first-floor bedrooms comprise a double with built-in storage and a smaller single room. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.
The property is described as requiring modernisation and refurbishment, offering scope for a buyer to update the existing accommodation. Outside, there is a small enclosed courtyard garden, accessed by a path from the street. Local amenities, schools and transport links are nearby. Offered through the Modern Method of Auction, the sale includes a reservation agreement and fee, so buyers should review the auction terms and information pack before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £95,000, this two-bedroom cottage-style home is priced at £148 per sq ft, around 52% below the local average—a strong entry point for someone looking to acquire and add value. It offers a medium-scale modernisation project, with dated finishes and worn flooring across the living spaces, plus an overgrown rear courtyard that could be cleared and made more inviting.
A fitted kitchen and bathroom suite are already in place, while the front elevation appears broadly intact in the available view. The bedroom wall staining needs investigation, and the rear brickwork and external fittings merit a closer look. The listing is offered through the Modern Method of Auction, where bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interior finishes and replace worn flooring to give the living spaces and bedrooms a more cohesive feel.
- The fitted kitchen and bathroom suite provide a starting point for updating the home, with kitchen replacement an option rather than an assumed necessity.
- Clear and tidy the enclosed rear courtyard to make better use of the outdoor space.
Key risks
- Investigate the cause of the conspicuous bedroom wall staining before settling the scope of work.
- Inspect the rear painted brickwork and external fittings more closely.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Uttoxeter Rail Station
9.9 miles
Train · Uttoxeter
Cromford Rail Station
10.1 miles
Train · Cromford
Matlock Bath Rail Station
10.3 miles
Train · Matlock Bath
Belper Rail Station
10.5 miles
Train · Belper
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