- Period semi with country manor feel +
- Three large double bedrooms +
- Additional study or walk-in wardrobe +
- Two reception rooms for entertaining +
- Rangemaster cooker +
- High ceilings and original features +
- Two separate WCs +
- Driveway parking for two cars +
- Four minutes to M1 Junction 25 +
- Next to Trent College +
This isn't your typical three-bedroom semi-detached property. This home on Derby Road has the character and presence of a small country manor, with period features throughout that give it a genuinely distinctive feel. From the moment you step through the door, the wide entrance hallway showcases the quality of the original woodwork on the staircase and the elegant internal arches. High ceilings, elaborate detailing, and original features run throughout the property, creating a sense of space and grandeur that's rare to find at this price point.
The ground floor is designed for both everyday living and impressive entertaining. The front living room is a substantial square room featuring a beautiful bay window with large sash windows that flood the space with natural light. An open fire sits within a striking black fireplace hearth, complemented by attractive ceiling coving and wooden floors. A sleek grey column radiator adds a modern contrast to the period features. The dining room is equally impressive, another large square room with double patio doors opening onto the garden. The room benefits from an operating open fireplace with its original surround, built-in storage in the chimney breast recess, and premium hanging light fittings. This is the sort of space where you can genuinely entertain in style, with the garden access creating an indoor-outdoor flow for summer gatherings.
The kitchen is equipped for serious cooking with a five-burner Rangemaster gas cooker and oven, complete with extraction and three separate cooking ovens. Dark worktops contrast beautifully with light grey units and décor, while the flooring is laid with attractive stone and rust-coloured flagstones. There's a large Belfast sink with mixer tap positioned beneath a window overlooking the garden, built-in storage in the chimney reveal, and space for both a dishwasher and washing machine. A ground-floor WC is conveniently located off the corridor to the kitchen, finished with striking, contrasting black and white tiles, a sink, toilet, and heated towel rail.
Upstairs, the accommodation is equally impressive. All three bedrooms are , each retaining their and offering . Bedroom one sits at the front with overlooking the front garden, while bedrooms two and three both look out over the private rear garden. Bedroom two is another large double, currently set up with a desk and study area, while bedroom three sits slightly offset along its own corridor, adjacent to the bathroom and the upstairs WC. The fourth room is currently used as a but would work perfectly as a study or , positioned at the front with views over the drive. The first-floor bathroom features a sink, bath, and shower over the bath, neutrally tiled throughout. The separate upstairs WC adds practical convenience for busy family mornings, finished with contrasting white and navy blue tiles to half height.
Both the front and rear gardens have been newly fenced and offer a good-sized outdoor space. The front features a gravel driveway with space for two cars plus a small lawn area, while the rear garden provides ample room for outdoor furniture and patio entertaining, a small lawn area, and established bushes and shrubs. There's side access for bin storage and a rear gate providing access to the private road. The gardens feel secluded and characterful while remaining manageable.
Derby Road offers an exceptional combination of residential privacy and modern connectivity. The property sits just 1.8 miles and four minutes from Junction 25 of the M1, making this ideal for commuters or anyone who needs to travel regularly for work. Trent College is immediately adjacent to the property, while Parklands Infant and Nursery School is less than half a mile away, making the location particularly appealing to families with school-age children.
West Park Leisure Centre is one mile away (four minutes by car) for fitness and recreation, while both ASDA superstore and Tesco Extra are less than five minutes away for comprehensive weekly shopping. Long Eaton has developed considerably in recent years, with a vibrant town centre now featuring a strong mix of mainstream chains and independent cafés, bars and restaurants. The location genuinely offers the best of both worlds: a characterful period home with privacy and space, combined with exceptional transport links and modern convenience. It's perfect for those who appreciate quality and period features but don't want to sacrifice accessibility or practical amenities.
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