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Nelson Street, Heanor

East Midlands

£39,500Guide Price

Listed on 03/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom mid-terraced house is sold with no upward chain and on a sold-as-seen basis. The ground floor has a front living room, an inner lobby, a separate dining room, a kitchen, utility space and a WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has gas central heating from a combination boiler, double glazing and an enclosed rear courtyard garden. The listing describes the house as requiring general modernisation and improvement. It is within reach of Heanor town centre and local amenities, with transport links including the M1 at Junction 26 and Ilkeston railway station. The auction is scheduled to commence on 25 November 2026; the specific day and lot number are to be confirmed. Buyers should review the legal pack and auction terms before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £39,500, this three-bedroom Heanor terrace has a clear renovation canvas: two reception rooms, a rear courtyard and scope to rework the dated finishes across the observed rooms. The worn carpets and decoration, damaged and stained wall surfaces in places, and tired kitchen and bathroom make this a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh; the courtyard could also be cleared and improved. Double glazing, gas central heating and no upward chain are useful starting points.

The overall score is 46/100 (E), with the project’s potential tempered by limited condition scoring and gaps in the value assessment. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. This is an auction sale: the £39,500 figure is a guide price, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the two reception rooms and refresh the dated finishes across the observed living spaces to give the house a more coherent interior.
  • Replace or refurbish the old kitchen and bathroom finishes, while addressing the damaged wall surfaces in the kitchen/rear area and WC.
  • Clear and improve the enclosed rear courtyard, including its worn paving and boundary fencing.

Key risks

  • The worn finishes and damaged wall surfaces across several observed areas point to a substantial multi-room programme; allow for a full interior improvement schedule rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The roof condition cannot be confirmed from the limited street view, so it should be checked during inspection.

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Location

Nelson Street, Heanor
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Langley Mill Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Langley Mill

  • Ilkeston Rail Station

    3.7 miles

    Train · Ilkeston

  • Belper Rail Station

    5.1 miles

    Train · Belper

  • Duffield Rail Station

    5.5 miles

    Train · Duffield

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£161
Based on a loan of £29,625 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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