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Pittywood Road, Wirksworth, Matlock

East Midlands

£425,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1313 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached dormer bungalow occupies a large corner plot in Wirksworth and is offered with no upward chain. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, plus a further double bedroom, dressing room and separate WC upstairs. The ground floor also includes an entrance hall, sitting room and kitchen-diner, with a utility porch connecting to the rear garden and integral garage. The kitchen-diner has fitted cabinets, an L-shaped worktop and space for a dining table. The sitting room is dual aspect and includes a gas fire and wall-mounted air-conditioning unit. The property also has uPVC double glazing and solar panels. Outside, there is a driveway, integral garage, front and side lawns, planted borders and a rear patio and garden. The listing identifies possible scope, subject to planning, to add an upstairs bathroom or shower room and to extend into the garage area. The home is within walking distance of Wirksworth town centre and open countryside, with local amenities and transport links described in the listing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a clean, well-kept dormer bungalow with a strong setting: far-reaching views, a large corner plot, driveway, integral garage and solar panels. The dated kitchen and shower-room finishes offer scope for selective cosmetic updating, while the established gardens could be shaped to suit a new owner. The listing also mentions possible garage extension or an upstairs bathroom, subject to planning and feasibility.

At £425,000, the asking price is about 5% above the local £/sqf average, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. With the stated refurbishment range, purchase plus refurbishment costs also look tight against local benchmarks. The location, fundamentals and light project scope still give it appeal, but the numbers make this a selective opportunity rather than an obvious bargain.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the usable but dated kitchen and shower-room finishes selectively.
  • Prune or clear dense rear planting and make more of the patio, lawns and established garden.
  • Explore the listing’s suggested garage extension or upstairs bathroom options, subject to planning and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Pittywood Road, Wirksworth, Matlock
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,606
Based on a loan of £318,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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