Why living near this popular Peak District landmark can increase the value of your property by more than £200k

One of the jewels of the Peak District has just proved that it is not just pretty to look at, after it has been revealed as the number one landmark in the UK to add value to homes.
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Chatsworth House on the banks of the River Derwent, is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and is well known for its magnificent rooms and the historic artifacts that lie within them, including Roman sculptures and the odd Rembrandt.

And, homes close to this beauty see an eye-watering 55 percent increase in value for the location.

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Homedit, who discovered the homes near the estate were listed at an average of £635,996.67, compared to nearby Bakewell’s area average of £409,397.

Chatsworth House on the banks of the River Derwent, is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.Chatsworth House on the banks of the River Derwent, is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Chatsworth House on the banks of the River Derwent, is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

That means a staggering price difference of £226,599.

A spokesman for Homedit said: “Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is the UK landmark which adds the most value to your home – a whopping 55 percent increase.

"But, don’t try to buy or sell a house near Stonehenge – the landmark decreases house values by 37 percent.”

Homedit, analysed house prices surrounding famous UK landmarks on Zoopla and compared them to the city or area average, revealing which landmarks increase property values by the most.

Lizzie Ross visitor welcome supervisor placing new signs for social distancing in the Painted Hall of Chatsworth House.Lizzie Ross visitor welcome supervisor placing new signs for social distancing in the Painted Hall of Chatsworth House.
Lizzie Ross visitor welcome supervisor placing new signs for social distancing in the Painted Hall of Chatsworth House.
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And, second to Chatsworth was The Eden Project in Cornwall, famous for housing the largest rainforest in captivity, the attraction increases house prices by a handsome £103,190, or 49 percent.

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But not every landmark increases the value of homes with values decreased by 37 percent or minus £133,213.50 near Stonehenge.

Windsor Castle also decreased house prices by 26 percent or minus £167,144.

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