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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · DE23 8WN
For saleListed 5 days
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About
Offered for sale with NO UPWARD CHAN and with a most generous garden, this spacious three-bedroom home would make an ideal buy-to-let investment or first time purchase.
With a spacious lounge, open plan dining room/kitchen and fitted first floor bathroom, it must be viewed.
Benefitting from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating, the accommodation in brief comprises: Entrance hall; spacious lounge with wood flooring and central feature fireplace; spacious open plan dining room/kitchen with breakfast bar and twin French doors opening out onto the rear garden; store accessed from the kitchen; outside toilet; first floor landing; three well proportioned bedrooms; fitted bathroom with white suite.
Outside, the property stands back behind a low maintenance forecourt alongside a driveway providing ample off road parking and giving access to a detached garage at the rear.
The most generous rear garden has a patio seating area, large expanse of lawn, decked seating area and mixed flower and shrubbery beds.
Situated on Portland Street in Derby, this property enjoys a convenient position close to a range of local amenities, shops and everyday services, with Sainsbury’s and other supermarkets nearby.
Families are well served by local schools, including Pear Tree Infant School and Pear Tree Community Junior School, while further secondary education options are available across Derby.
Pear Tree Railway Station is just a short distance away, providing convenient rail connections, with Derby city centre and its extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities also easily accessible.
Nearby green spaces, including Normanton Park and the historic Arboretum Park, offer opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while excellent road links provide access across Derby and towards the wider Midlands.
This location combines everyday convenience with good public transport connections and access to the city's amenities.
Entrance Hall Lounge 14'9" x 12'2" (4.5m x 3.7m) Dining Room 13'1" x 11'6" (4.0m x 3.5m) Kitchen 9'3" x 5'10" (2.8m x 1.8m) Store 6'11" x 2'10" (2.1m x 0.9m) Outside WC 5'8" x 3'2" (1.7m x 1.0m) First Floor Landing 8'0" x 5'3" (2.4m x 1.6m) Bedroom One 14'10" x 10'9" (4.5m x 3.3m) Bedroom Two 8'10" x 7'4" (2.7m x 2.2m) Bedroom Three 7'4" x 5'7" (2.2m x 1.7m) Bathroom 5'9" x 5'3" (1.8m x 1.6m) Buyer Information 1.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations: We are legally required to verify all purchasers. The cost is £24 (inc VAT) per person. 2.
General: These sales particulars are intended as a general guide only. If any detail is especially important, please contact us—particularly if you’re travelling a long distance to view. 3.
Measurements: All measurements are approximate and provided for guidance only. 4. Services: Services, equipment, and appliances have not been tested.
Buyers should arrange their own surveys or inspections. 5. These details are given in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. Information should be independently verified.
Hannells Limited and its employees or agents are not authorised to make representations or warranties regarding the property. 6.
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