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Holbrook Road, Belper

East Midlands

£180,000

Listed on 16/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1130 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom house near Belper town centre is offered with no upward chain and is described as requiring renovation. The ground floor has a lounge opening through double doors to a dining room, plus a spacious kitchen and separate utility area. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a nursery or potential third bedroom accessed through bedroom two. Outside, the property has a fully enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, along with gated off-road parking for at least two vehicles and a detached garage. The listing also notes a rubble area beside the driveway that has previously been used for additional parking. The agent states that an offer has been accepted subject to contract, although viewings remain available.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £180,000, this is priced at about £159/sq ft against a local average of £296, making the asking price a strong acquisition opportunity. The lounge and dining room retain older timber detailing and a feature fireplace, while the generous enclosed garden, side parking and detached garage add useful scope and amenity close to Belper town centre.

The visible condition points to a substantial project: dated finishes and worn floors run through several rooms, with marked ceiling and wall deterioration in places, including the utility area and bathroom. The £42,000–£72,000 renovation range gives a sense of the work involved; this is a chance to reshape and update the house rather than simply refresh it. The roof cannot be assessed from the available views.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the lounge-to-dining-room arrangement and refresh the older timber detailing to give the main living spaces a more cohesive character.
  • Update the kitchen and utility area, creating a more practical working layout as part of the wider renovation.
  • Make the most of the enclosed garden, side hardstanding, parking for at least two vehicles and detached garage.

Key risks

  • Deteriorated ceilings and walls in several areas, including the utility area and bathroom, will need careful investigation and making good.
  • The visible wear across multiple rooms, damaged finishes and garden hardstanding make this a substantial programme: allow for the £42,000–£72,000 works range, rather than budgeting for a cosmetic refresh.

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Map

Location

Holbrook Road, Belper
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Belper Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Belper

  • Duffield Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Duffield

  • Ambergate Rail Station

    3.1 miles

    Train · Ambergate

  • Whatstandwell Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Whatstandwell

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£680
Based on a loan of £135,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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