Longfield Lane, ILKESTON
East Midlands
£160,000Guide Price
Listed on 20/09/2026
Listed on 20/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1154 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ilkeston is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor includes a living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen, a conservatory and a guest cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Original wooden internal doors are noted throughout.
The property has a front driveway and a large enclosed rear garden. The listing also describes double-glazed windows, a feature fireplace in each reception room and a kitchen fitted with wall and base units, an integrated hob and oven, and space for appliances. The town centre, supermarkets and transport and road links are stated to be nearby.
The sale is through the Modern Method of Auction, with a reservation agreement and fee applying in addition to the purchase price. Buyers should review the information pack and auction terms, and make their own checks before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £170,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at about £147 per sq ft against a local average of £232—a substantial discount that makes it an attractive acquisition opportunity. The large dining room, original timber doors and fireplaces, driveway and generous enclosed garden give the project useful character and scope to work with.
The interiors need a substantial update: there are dated finishes across the rooms shown, with peeling or missing wall finish and staining in places, and the rear garden needs clearing and restoring. The dated kitchen and bathroom offer clear modernisation opportunities, while the garden could become a major asset once brought back into use. The exterior looks broadly intact in the available views, though a survey is needed to check the roof and fabric.
Key opportunities
- Rework and modernise the dated interiors while making the large dining room and original timber doors and fireplaces part of the home's character.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom to create a more contemporary finish.
- Clear and restore the large enclosed rear garden, with the patio, greenhouse and outbuilding providing features to assess and incorporate.
Key risks
- The worn finishes, peeling or missing wall surface and staining in places, plus the heavily overgrown garden, make this a substantial multi-room and outdoor programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow time and budget for the scope.
- Staining and damaged wall finishes warrant investigation to establish their cause; the available photographs cannot confirm the condition of the roof or building fabric.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ilkeston Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Ilkeston
Toton Lane Tram Stop
3.0 miles
Tram · Toton
Inham Road Tram Stop
3.2 miles
Tram · Chilwell
Eskdale Drive Tram Stop
3.4 miles
Tram · Chilwell
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Pricing
Price history
-5.9% since listed
£160,000£10,000(-5.9%)
10/11/2026£170,000Initial listing
21/09/2026Services
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