Summary - St. James Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 DE23 8QY
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Auction opportunity near good schools with strong refurbishment and rental upside.
Freehold Victorian mid-terrace with enclosed rear garden
Guide price £75,000–£95,000; auction 14 Oct 2025
Vacant possession and no upward chain
Requires full modernisation and refurbishment throughout
New roof fitted within last 20 years; double glazing present
Solid brick walls; likely no cavity insulation
Very high local crime and very deprived area
Documentation charge £1,500 payable on fall of hammer
This mid-terrace Victorian house is offered for sale at auction with vacant possession and no upward chain. The property is freehold, sits on a small plot with an enclosed rear garden, and benefits from a recently replaced roof (fitted within the last 20 years). At around 820 sq ft it provides three bedrooms, a reception room, kitchen and a ground-floor bathroom — rooms are generously proportioned for the house size.
The house requires comprehensive modernisation and updating: heating runs from a mains gas boiler and radiators, glazing is double glazed (installation date unknown) and the solid brick walls are likely uninsulated. This is a clear refurbishment project for a buyer looking to add value through improvement or to let once upgraded. Council tax is very low, which may help running costs during refurbishment.
Location offers strong practical advantages: excellent mobile signal, fast broadband and close walking access to shops, cafes, leisure facilities and frequent bus links. Several well-rated primary and secondary schools are within easy reach. Note the area is classified as very deprived with very high local crime levels — an important factor for owner-occupiers and investors to consider when planning works or lettings.
Sale specifics: the lot is offered at auction on 14 October 2025 with a guide range of £75,000–£95,000. Prospective buyers must register to bid and pay a holding deposit; a documentation charge of £1,500 (including VAT) is payable on the fall of the hammer. Buyers should review the legal pack and condition notes carefully and inspect the property at their own risk prior to bidding.
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