Summary - 165 MARKEATON STREET DERBY DE22 3AW
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Well-presented, low-cost entry property near Derby city and university.
Chain-free two-bedroom semi-detached house, circa 614 sq ft
Modern fitted kitchen, contemporary ground-floor bathroom
Conservatory and small enclosed rear garden, side space for extension (STPP)
Off-street driveway parking; scope to create additional parking or garage
Close to Derby city centre, university, A38/A52 and Royal Derby Hospital
High local crime levels and very deprived area — factor in resale/rental risk
Small overall plot and modest room sizes; limited living space
Secondary glazing and room heaters; consider heating and insulation upgrades
This compact semi-detached house offers a tidy, move-in ready option for a first-time buyer or investor seeking immediate rental potential. The ground floor benefits from a modern fitted kitchen, a light lounge and a conservatory that opens to a small enclosed garden. Two first-floor bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom complete the accommodation over approximately 614 sq ft.
Practical features include off-street parking to the front, scope to add further parking, a garage or an extension subject to planning (STPP), and an open outlook to the front over Markeaton Brook. The location is convenient for Derby city centre, the university and major road links, making it well placed for commuting or student lets.
Buyers should note material negatives: the house sits in a neighbourhood with high crime and very high area deprivation statistics, and the plot and overall size are small. Heating relies on room heaters with mains gas present; glazing is secondary rather than full double glazing. These factors affect running costs and comfort and are important for budgeting.
Chain-free sale and low council tax are practical advantages. The property represents a straightforward entry-level purchase or a buy-to-let with potential for uplift if planning for parking/extension is obtained and modest improvements to heating and glazing are made.
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