Readers of the lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos have voted Ashbourne as the top place in the county to put down roots.
Properties in the White Peak town averaged £304,800 over the last year which was 4% down on the previous year but 11% up on the 2020 peak of £274,000.
Ashbourne Primary School has scored ‘Good’ on its inspection this year as have Queen Elizaeth’s Grammar School and The JCB Academy.
Nearby attractions include the 13-mile Tissington Trail which starts in Ashbourne and runs through the Peaks to Buxton. There are scenic walks on the doorstep, including easy hikes up Thorpe Cloud and Bunster Hill near Dovedale.
If you’re considering a move to Ashbourne, here are some houses that are on the market right now.
13. King Edward Street, Ashbourne
Old Bowling Green on KIng Edward Street is a new development in the heart of Ashbourne and offers six properties. The three-bedroom houses, which are on the market for £400,000 apiece, have Air Source Heat Pump/cylinder to provide hot water and heating, open plan living kitchen diner and an ensuite to the master bedroom. There are gardens and allocated parking. For more details, call Bagshaws Residential on 01335 671539. Photo: Zoopla