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Mackenzie Street, Derby DE22

East Midlands

£160,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
914 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no upward chain and provides an opportunity for a buyer to modernise the accommodation. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a spacious lounge with a feature fireplace, a large kitchen with fitted units and appliance space, a connecting lobby and a bathroom. A conservatory opens onto the rear garden and adds a further reception area. Upstairs are three bedrooms, with built-in storage in the principal room. Outside, the property sits on a double-width plot, with off-street parking and a low-maintenance front garden, plus an enclosed rear garden with access from the side or conservatory. The owners advise that some land, including an area used for parking, may be rented from the council on a peppercorn lease, and that the council has previously offered the additional land for sale. Buyers should establish the ownership and lease position, and any purchase options, through their solicitor. The property is described as requiring full modernisation and may suit someone planning a refurbishment tailored to their requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £160,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £175 per sq ft, around 31% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire a project and create value. The dated interiors give scope for a medium-scale modernisation, while the substantial enclosed garden and conservatory add useful potential. The exterior appears generally intact in the available views.

The main point to verify is the ownership and lease arrangement for the additional land, including the area used for parking. The overall opportunity is good, though the location score is more average than standout.

Key opportunities

  • The below-local-average asking price per square foot offers an attractive acquisition point for a buyer prepared to improve the property.
  • A medium-scale refresh can update the dated finishes, worn flooring and older kitchen and bathroom fittings.
  • The enclosed rear garden is substantial and offers scope for landscaping; the conservatory adds further living space.

Key risks

  • The seller’s account of the additional land and parking area being rented from the council should be checked with a solicitor, including the lease terms and any purchase option.

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Map

Location

Mackenzie Street, Derby DE22
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Derby Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Derby

  • Peartree Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Pear Tree

  • Spondon Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Spondon

  • Duffield Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Duffield

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£654
Based on a loan of £120,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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