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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · DE22 1JY
For saleReduced £20k (−7.7%) on 17 SepListed 74 days
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About
An excellent opportunity to purchase a three-bedroom, three-storey end town house situated in a highly sought after area of Derby.
Offering versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, the property is ideally suited to modern family living and benefits from a private driveway providing parking for two vehicles, together with an enclosed rear garden.
The property offers generous and flexible living accommodation throughout.
The ground floor provides a welcoming entrance hallway, a storage room (formerly a cloakroom w/c with plumbing to re-install) subject to the buyers requirements.
There is also a well-proportioned kitchen and a spacious lounge dining room providing an excellent space for family meals and entertaining.
The first floor offers two well sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, whilst the top floor provides the principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, creating a comfortable and private retreat.
Highfields Park Drive is situated in a well-established residential area to the north-west of Derby city centre, close to the popular communities of Darley Abbey and Allestree.
The location provides a particularly good balance between convenient city living and access to open green spaces. The property is well placed for access to a number of local schools.
Lawn Primary School, Markeaton Primary School, Walter Evans Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy are all within the wider surrounding area, while Saint Benedict, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, is also nearby.
For those connected with higher education, the University of Derby's Kedleston Road campus is particularly close, with the postcode located approximately 0.18 miles from the university according to local postcode information.
The university campus is also situated opposite Markeaton Park, providing excellent access to green space and recreational facilities.
For leisure and outdoor activities, Markeaton Park and Darley Park are both within easy reach.
Markeaton Park offers extensive open space and is a popular destination for walking and recreation, while Darley Park provides a beautiful riverside setting close to the city.
The wider Derby area also benefits from easy access to the Derbyshire countryside and the Peak District.
Everyday shopping is well catered for, with Park Farm Shopping Centre in Allestree providing a range of local shops and services, while Derby city centre offers a much wider selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The Derbion shopping centre provides a variety of well-known retailers, restaurants and entertainment options.
The location is also convenient for commuting, with Derby providing good road and rail connections.
The University of Derby notes that the city has convenient access to the M1 and M6 motorway networks, while Derby railway station provides regular services to major destinations including Birmingham and London.
Overall, this is a well-positioned and versatile family home, offering generous accommodation over three floors together with excellent parking and easy access to schools, green spaces, shopping, Derby city centre and major transport links.
An internal viewing is highly recommended.
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