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Wilmot Drive, Smalley, DE7

East Midlands

£320,000

Listed on 19/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Smalley is offered with no upward chain and has a spacious layout, including a large entrance hall, an open-plan lounge and dining room, a fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. The lounge and dining area measures approximately 6.6m by 3.63m, while the kitchen is approximately 3.64m by 2.55m. A front porch and rear porch provide additional entrance space. The property has gas central heating and double glazing. The kitchen and bathroom offer scope for updating, alongside the dated interior finishes, giving a purchaser the option to modernise the accommodation to their requirements. The bungalow occupies a corner plot with lawns and established planting, plus an enclosed rear garden with a paved seating area. A driveway provides off-street parking and leads to a detached garage. The freehold property is in a village setting with a primary school, village store, recreation facilities and nearby walks. The listing also notes access to Derby, the A38 and onward routes to the M1.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a clean, usable detached bungalow with a spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, three double bedrooms, mature gardens, a driveway and detached garage. The interior offers a clear, light-scale update: modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom/WC, refresh the finishes and replace older flooring to give the house a more current feel. The maintained exterior and corner plot provide a good base for that work.

The score is 54/100, grade D, so this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a standout buy. The asking price is £320,000 and the renovation range is £18,000–£30,000; however, floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf and the eventual resale economics cannot yet be judged.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen units and fittings to refresh a defined part of the interior.
  • Update the coloured bathroom and separate WC finishes for a more contemporary look.
  • Refresh dated carpets and decorative finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms, while making the most of the spacious open-plan lounge/dining area.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Wilmot Drive, Smalley, DE7
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£1,209
Based on a loan of £240,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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