Summary - 53 Cowley Street DE1 3SL
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free three-bed terrace with parking and garden ideal for renovators.
• Three bedrooms with spacious lounge and scope for open-plan layout
• Off-street driveway for two cars plus detached garage with electrics
• Private rear garden and separate utility room
• New roof recently fitted
• Requires full modernisation and updating throughout
• Solid brick walls assumed to have no cavity insulation
• Previous rear planning permission expired; extension possible subject to consent
• Local crime rate above average — check suitability for intended use
A three-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace offering strong potential for first-time buyers or investors prepared to modernise. The house retains period character, with arched brickwork and a generous lounge that could suit open-plan living. Recent works include a new roof; other areas require updating so you can add value through renovation.
Practical benefits include off-street parking for two cars, a detached garage with electrics, a separate utility room and a private rear garden — rare features for this location close to Kedleston Road, Derby University and local parks. The property is chain free and freehold, making a quicker purchase straightforward for a buyer ready to proceed.
Notable drawbacks are plain and important: the home needs renovation throughout, the solid brick walls are assumed to lack insulation, and previous rear extension permission has expired (further work would need planning consent). Local crime levels are above average, which buyers should consider alongside the area’s strong amenities and transport links.
In summary, this 819 sq ft mid-terrace is a value-led opportunity for someone who wants period bones, parking and outside space within walking distance of city amenities. With sensible investment it could deliver comfortable family accommodation or a rental return in a popular student-and-professional neighbourhood.
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