McCarthy Stone

Devonshire Place

Retirement living in Buxton, Derbyshire

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressSK17 6GP
Guide price£191,250

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About

Devonshire Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone in Buxton, Derbyshire. The development is situated within walking distance of Buxton railway station, offering convenient access for residents who travel by train to visit family and friends or explore further afield.

The development offers apartments available to purchase from £191,250 and to rent from £2,790 per month. A range of apartment sizes is available, with properties spanning 58.15 square metres through to 83.79 square metres, catering to different needs and preferences among residents seeking independent retirement living.

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Macclesfield District General Hospital9.5 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 900 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Derbyshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£910
2025£974

Local health safety net

Devonshire Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Macclesfield District General Hospital, 9.5 miles away. The local GP practice is STEWART MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Macclesfield District General Hospital · 9.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
STEWART MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent
Guide price£191,250

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Devonshire Place.

Purchase price£255,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£255,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,500
Amount returned on sale£229,500
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,500

≈ £8,550/year · £164/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Buxton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Connex Community Support

We help people in need in the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales & surrounding areas. We are a broker for volunteers and volunteering organisations. Our practical help services include Befriending,…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1067193)

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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