5 bed link detached house for sale

Connaught Road, Derby DE22

****Call or click on the Rightmove brochure to book your viewing 24/7!****

A truly exceptional six-bedroom Edwardian residence, meticulously renovated by the current owner to an exacting standard, offering 3,358 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation arranged over four floors. Rich in original character yet seamlessly adapted for modern family living, this substantial freehold home combines elegant period detailing with generous proportions, versatile living spaces, and outstanding ancillary accommodation.

With an EPC rating of c-exceptional for a property of this age-the home demonstrates the quality and extent of the modern upgrades, offering both period charm and impressive energy efficiency.

The property further benefits from two garages and a workshop with planning consent (Use Classes D1 and C3) for conversion to business offices with a residential flat above, a large mature garden, extensive driveway parking, and is offered with immediate possession and no upward chain.

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule

An inviting introduction to the home featuring a secure entrance door, decorative stone surround with arched window, original Minton tiled flooring, half-panelled walls, and a charming stained-glass inner door.

Reception Hall

A grand and beautifully presented hall showcasing a sweeping galleried staircase, polished wooden flooring, period-style radiators, ornate coving, picture rails, and ceiling rose-setting the tone for the elegance throughout.
Access to cellar and principal ground floor rooms.

Sitting Room

4.47m x 5.28m (14'7" x 17'3")
A refined front-facing reception room rich in period charm, featuring a walk-in sliding sash bay window with plantation shutters, polished wooden floors, and a striking multi-fuel fireplace set within a decorative surround.

Dining Room

Dining Kitchen

5.89m x 4.17m (19'3" x 13'8")
A superb family kitchen combining character and practicality, fitted with extensive work surfaces, a Belfast sink, central island, and space for an American-style fridge freezer. The Lacanche range cooker (available by separate negotiation) forms a striking focal point, while the original glazed room-bell display adds a unique Edwardian touch. Generous space for dining and dual aspect windows enhance light and usability.

Utility / Laundry Room

A practical and well-designed space with sink, plumbing for appliances, pressurised central heating system, and a 300-litre hot water tank.

Ground Floor Shower Room

2.59m x 1.47m (8'5" x 4'9")
Stylishly fitted with shower enclosure, WC, wash basin, radiator, and frosted window.

Drawing Room / Ground Floor Bedroom

6.43m x 5.08m (21'1" x 16'7")
A wonderfully versatile rear reception room with garden access via double doors, decorative fireplace, and elegant ceiling detailing. With direct access to the shower room, this space is ideal as a ground-floor bedroom or guest suite if required.

Cellar

A useful two-part cellar providing power, lighting, and a wine rack-ideal for storage or further adaptation. The cellar discreetly accommodates a 500-litre pressurised mains booster system, delivering an exceptional 35 litres flow per minute and ensuring effortless, consistent water pressure across five en-suite bedrooms and a 300-litre hot water system.

For a grand Edwardian home with five en-suite bedrooms, this sophisticated infrastructure is essential, representing a flawless fusion of period charm and modern performance.

First Floor

Galleried Landing

An impressive and spacious landing with staircase rising to the second floor, polished wooden flooring, and classic period detailing.

Bedroom One (Principal Bedroom)

4.78m x 5.05m (15'8" x 16'6")
A generous rear-facing bedroom with fitted wardrobes, ornate coving, ceiling rose, and a walk-in bay window overlooking the garden.

En-Suite Bathroom

4.37m x 1.47m (14'4" x 4'9")
Beautifully appointed with a period-style bath, separate shower enclosure, WC, wash basin with storage, heated towel rail, and frosted window.

Bedroom Two

4.14m x 5.26m (13'6" x 17'3")
A spacious front facing double bedroom featuring a decorative fireplace, plantation-shuttered sash window, polished wooden floors, and elegant coving.

Family Bathroom

4.14m x 2.46m (13'6" x 8'0")
A well-proportioned period-style bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC, wash basin with storage, half-panelled walls, and useful storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three

3.28m x 4.11m (10'9" x 13'5")
A comfortable double bedroom suitable for family or guests.

Bedroom Four

2.08m x 4.50m (6'9" x 14'9")
A bright bedroom with sash window, plantation shutters, picture rail, and period radiator-ideal as a bedroom, nursery, or home office.

Second Floor

Landing

Accessed via a galleried staircase and illuminated by a Velux-style window.

Bedroom Five

5.97m x 5.56m (19'7" x 18'2")
An impressive top-floor bedroom with exposed beams, four Velux windows, excellent natural light, and access to loft storage.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.92m x 2.49m (9'6" x 8'2")
Modern and stylish with shower enclosure, WC, wash basin with storage, Velux window, and illuminated touch mirror.

Bedroom Six

4.06m x 5.87m (13'3" x 19'3")
A further generous bedroom featuring exposed beams, three Velux windows, and ample space for freestanding furniture.

En-Suite Bathroom

2.90m x 2.26m (9'6" x 7'4")
Fitted with a period-style bath, ‘his and hers’ marble-topped wash basins, WC, radiator, and Velux window.

Outside

Gardens & Driveway

To the front, an attractive walled garden with mature planting, bay trees, box hedging, and a pathway leading to the entrance. Double wooden gates open onto a substantial block-paved driveway offering extensive parking, continuing along the side of the property to a turning area at the rear.
Approx. 50 metres long x 20 metres wide.

The rear garden is a particular highlight-mature, private, and beautifully landscaped, with lawns, silver birch trees, raised timber beds, gravelled borders, and a seating area ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Outbuildings & Development Potential

Garage One

5.87m x 3.91m (19'3" x 12'9")
Brick-built with double opening doors.

Garage Two

5.84m x 3.07m (19'1" x 10'0")
Brick-built with up-and-over door and adjoining brick shed.

Workshop

4.50m x 3.73m (14'9" x 12'2")
Brick-built with personal access door and windows.

Planning permission has been granted for conversion to psychotherapy/counselling rooms with a residential flat above (Use Classes D1 and C3), offering exciting home-and-income or business opportunities.

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

D

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.