Summary - 8 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1NU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Modern, low‑maintenance apartment ideal for commuters or investors.
2 double bedrooms including ensuite to master
Open-plan kitchen, living and dining — 764 sq ft total
Prime city-centre location near Derbion Centre and transport
Long lease (c.241 years) with £250 ground rent
No private garden; on-street parking restrictions nearby
Area has very high crime levels and is very deprived
Medium flood risk — check insurance and flood reports
Electric storage heating may raise running costs
Set on Friar Gate in the heart of Derby, this first‑floor apartment offers efficient, modern city‑centre living with two double bedrooms and an ensuite to the master. The open‑plan kitchen/living/dining room creates a bright, sociable hub suited to professionals or first‑time buyers, while contemporary fixtures reduce immediate maintenance needs. At 764 sq ft the layout is generous for inner‑city stock and works well for either owner‑occupation or buy‑to‑let.
The location is the property’s strongest selling point: moments from the Derbion Centre, frequent bus links and a wide range of bars, cafés and restaurants on your doorstep. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and communal building condition appears well maintained, making it low‑upkeep for busy urban lifestyles.
Buyers should note material urban factors honestly. The area records very high crime levels and is classified as very deprived; this affects both liveability and rental yields. Flood risk is medium — prospective purchasers should seek specific flood‑risk and insurance advice. Heating is electric (storage heaters/radiators), which can be more expensive than gas alternatives and may influence running costs.
Leasehold terms are long (c.241 years remaining) with a modest ground rent (£250) and council tax band C. The apartment’s inner‑city position means no private garden and on‑street parking restrictions; amenity outdoor space is likely communal or offsite. Overall, this is a practical, modern city apartment that suits commuters, investors or first‑time buyers who value location and low maintenance, provided they accept the wider urban challenges.
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