Summary - Marlborough Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 SK17 6RD
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Well-presented two-bed flat with long lease, parking and shared garden near Buxton town centre..
- Spacious lower-ground two-bedroom flat with high ceilings
- Very long lease (~974 years) provides ownership security
- Off-street resident parking and mature shared gardens
- Modern kitchen and shower room; ready to move in
- Service charge circa £1,200pa and ground rent £100pa
- Building pre-1900 sandstone walls; likely little wall insulation
- Council tax very low; no flood risk
- Local crime levels above average — consider security
This well-presented lower-ground two-bedroom flat sits within a handsome period building on Marlborough Road, just a short walk from Buxton town centre. Rooms feel larger than typical apartment proportions thanks to high ceilings and three sash windows in the main living space that have recently been refurbished. The layout includes a generous lounge, fitted kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a modern shower room — ready to move into with minimal immediate work.
Practical strengths include a very long lease (approx. 974 years), off-street resident parking, mature shared gardens and low council tax — all useful for budget-conscious buyers. Heating is mains gas via a boiler and radiators. The property is in a desirable, affluent neighbourhood with excellent mobile signal and average broadband suitable for home working; Buxton’s transport links and nearby countryside walks add lifestyle appeal.
Be clear about ownership costs and fabric: the flat is leasehold with an annual service charge of about £1,200 and ground rent of £100. The building dates from before 1900 and exterior walls are likely uninsulated sandstone/limestone, so future buyers should expect older-wall heat loss and potential upgrade costs for insulation if required. Crime levels in the area are above average — worth checking local stats and security measures.
Overall this apartment offers strong value for first-time buyers or investors who want a characterful, low-maintenance home close to town. The combination of long lease, period character and ready-to-live-in condition balances the running costs and the practical considerations of an older building.
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