Summary - 60 ST JAMES ROAD DERBY DE23 8QU
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Ready-to-refresh two-bedroom starter with garden and clear improvement potential.
No upward chain; freehold ownership
Two double bedrooms, approx 725 sq ft overall
Small rear lawn garden with external WC
Bathroom accessed through bedroom 2 (limited privacy)
Electric room heaters; main fuel electricity (no central heating stated)
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; retrofit likely needed
Japanese knotweed behind property — treatment plan in place
Area records very high crime and high deprivation
Compact, chain-free two-bedroom end terrace in Normanton, offered freehold with immediate vacant possession. The layout suits first-time buyers seeking a straightforward starter home or landlords after a small buy-to-let unit: front lounge, rear dining room, kitchen and two double bedrooms. A small rear lawn and external WC provide outdoor space and basic utility for the size.
There are clear positives and some important caveats. The property benefits from double glazing and fast broadband/mobile signal, a very low council tax band and a modest footprint of about 725 sq ft. It has been previously let and presents straightforward scope to refresh decor and modernise services to increase comfort and rental or resale value.
Buyers should note material issues: heating is by electric room heaters, main fuel is electricity, and the walls are solid brick with assumed no insulation. The bathroom is only accessible via bedroom 2, which limits privacy. Neighbouring land contains Japanese knotweed with a treatment plan in place; the seller reports a plan to protect this property. The wider area records very high crime levels and high deprivation, factors to weigh for families or investors.
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