Affordable two-bed Victorian terraced home near Derby city centre, ideal for first-time buyers..
Mid-terraced Victorian red-brick house, circa 1900–1929
Two reception rooms, two bedrooms, approx. 777 sq ft
Walking distance to Derby city centre and local amenities
Low-maintenance rear garden; small plot, on-street parking only
Requires refurbishment and modernisation throughout
Solid brick walls (assumed) with no insulation; likely improvement costs
High local crime levels; area classified as deprived
No upward chain; council tax Band A (very cheap)
This two-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace on Campion Street offers a straightforward and affordable entry into Derby's city-centre market. The house has a traditional red-brick façade, two reception rooms and a compact kitchen — arranged over a conventional linear layout of approximately 777 sq ft. A low-maintenance rear garden and double glazing are useful practical features for busy buyers.
The property is best suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let purchasers aiming at students and young professionals; its location within walking distance of the city centre and local amenities adds rental and lifestyle appeal. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators, and the building dates from the early 1900s, retaining period character in the streetscape.
Important: the house needs some refurbishment and modernisation throughout. Walls are assumed solid brick with no insulation, and there will be ongoing maintenance and improvement costs. The area records higher crime levels and the plot is small with on-street parking only. There is no upward chain, which may speed purchase for a committed buyer.
Overall this is a pragmatic, characterful property offering clear potential for someone willing to invest time and budget in refurbishment. It presents a low-cost council tax band and good digital connectivity, making it an economical and practical choice for a first home or rental investment.