Summer Lane, Wirksworth. DE4 4EB
East Midlands
£400,000
Listed on 06/09/2026
Listed on 06/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1693 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
A detached three-bedroom house in Wirksworth, set within approximately 0.3 acres of south-facing garden and within easy reach of the town centre. The accommodation includes a ground-floor bedroom, a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and utility room, along with a bathroom, separate WC and an additional ground-floor WC. Driveway parking and an integral garage are also included. The property is described as requiring refurbishment and remedial works, offering scope for a buyer to update the accommodation to suit their requirements.
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating and hot water are provided by an oil-fired boiler. The property is freehold and is in Council Tax Band F. Services and fixed appliances have not been tested, and buyers should make their own enquiries about their condition.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this detached house is priced attractively at £236 per sq ft against a local average of £308, making the asking price a clear opportunity for someone seeking a substantial project. The three-bedroom layout, including a ground-floor bedroom, integral garage and sizeable south-facing garden on about 0.3 acres give the property plenty to work with. The interiors need a heavy overhaul, with dated finishes throughout the photographed rooms and conspicuous staining around the sitting-room fireplace that needs investigating; the garden also needs clearing and reshaping.
Key opportunities
- Rework and modernise the three-bedroom layout, including the ground-floor bedroom, while making the spacious sitting and dining areas work for contemporary living.
- Create a more cohesive interior with updated finishes, including a refreshed kitchen and bathroom.
- Clear and redesign the sizeable south-facing garden, retaining or reworking its established planting and paved areas.
Key risks
- The stripped-back feel of the photographed interiors points to a heavy, multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for a longer, more involved project.
- Conspicuous sitting-room wall staining has an unclear cause and should be investigated before making good.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Cromford Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Cromford
Whatstandwell Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Whatstandwell
Matlock Bath Rail Station
3.2 miles
Train · Matlock Bath
Matlock (Peak Rail)
4.2 miles
Metro · Matlock
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£1,634
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