Derby Road, Risley
East Midlands
£425,000
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This extended three-bedroom detached bungalow in Risley has a single-storey layout with three reception rooms, two bathrooms and a separate utility room. The accommodation includes a front living room with bay windows and a gas fire, a dining room, and a further sitting area with skylights and access to the rear. Original features are noted throughout, including stained-glass detailing and parquet flooring. The kitchen has an Aga, fitted base units and a pantry, while the bedrooms provide flexible space within the existing layout.
Outside, the property has front and rear gardens, off-road parking and a detached garage. The rear garden includes lawn, mature planting and a patio. The house is offered with no onward chain and is described as requiring modernisation, giving a purchaser scope to update the interiors to their requirements. Risley provides access to amenities in nearby Sandiacre, Long Eaton, Borrowash, Breaston and Draycott, with road and rail connections serving Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This extended detached bungalow has a lot to work with: a single-storey layout, three reception rooms, original timber details and generous established gardens, plus a driveway and detached garage. The interiors look generally maintained, so the opportunity is a light, tailored modernisation rather than a major overhaul; the older kitchen and wet-room finishes and traditional décor give clear scope to refresh the home while retaining its character.
At £425,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The overall score is D, so this is a more measured opportunity than a standout on the available numbers, despite its useful layout and outdoor space.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen, bathrooms and décor with a light, coordinated update while keeping the original character.
- Make use of the three reception rooms and stair-free layout for flexible living, dining or work-from-home arrangements.
- Build on the established gardens, driveway and detached garage, with modest garden tidying and improvement.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Toton Lane Tram Stop
2.0 miles
Tram · Toton
Inham Road Tram Stop
2.4 miles
Tram · Chilwell
Long Eaton Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Long Eaton
Eskdale Drive Tram Stop
2.8 miles
Tram · Chilwell
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£1,606
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