Skip to content
1 / 16 · Front
Front
For sale
£180,000Guide price

Kensington Gardens, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5NZ

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 22 Jul 2026 · Ilkeston

How the price compares

This home£180,000
Median 3 bed in DE7£210k139 homes listed · £242 per sq ft
Difference-14%below the area median

Key features

  • Three-bedroom detached family house
  • Renovation and value-add potential
  • Bright reception with large windows
  • Large garden plus single garage
  • Off-street driveway parking
  • Close to schools and amenities
  • Near parks and green spaces
  • Good rail links to Nottingham
  • Bus routes to Derby and Nottingham
  • Easy access to A610 and M1

About this home

This three-bedroom detached house is for sale in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, offering an opportunity for buyers seeking a property in need of renovation in a well-connected residential area.

The ground floor comprises a reception room featuring large windows, providing good natural light, and a kitchen overlooking the garden. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, together with a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a garden, off-street parking and a single garage. The home falls within Council Tax Band C.

The property is situated in Ilkeston, with access to nearby schools and local amenities including shops, supermarkets and everyday services in and around the town centre. Green spaces are available at Victoria Park and Rutland Recreation Ground, both popular for walking and leisure.

Ilkeston railway station provides services towards Nottingham and Sheffield, with journey times to Nottingham typically around 20–25 minutes, making it suitable for commuters. Local bus routes offer links to Derby, Nottingham and surrounding towns. Road connections are convenient, with the A610 and M1 accessible by car for wider regional travel.

The location and layout make this property of particular interest to families and investors looking to undertake refurbishment and tailor the accommodation to their requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

ILK260379/2

Auction Notes This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 28 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer will pay £349 inc VAT for this pack. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. (truncated)

Entrance Hall

Lounge 3.94m x 3.69m Feature fire place with gas fire and back boiler. Double glazed window to front elevation. Sliding doors to dining room.

Dining Room 3.69m x 3.68m Side door to kitchen and double glazed window to rear elevation.

Kitchen 3.68m x 2.65m Fitted with a range of original wall and base units with single drainer sink . Space for appliances and built in walk in pantry cupboard. Double glazed window to rear elevation.

Landing Built in storage cupboard. Double glazed window to side elevation.

Bedroom 1 3.95m x 3.37m Double glazed window to front elevation.

Bedroom 2 3.37m x 3m Double glazed window to front elevation

Bedroom 3 2.45m x 1.85m Double glazed window to rear elevation

Bathroom 2.45 x 1.89m - Fitted with a three piece original bathroom suite and built in airing cupboard. Double glazed window to front elevation.

Outside Front Having a walled forecourt, with mature trees and shrubs and driveway leading to detached garage.

Outside Rear Large mature rear garden comprising of fruit trees and Apple tree with a well to the bottom.

Garage 5.29m x 2.43m Double door to front elevation.

Tenure Freehold

EPC rating T.B.A

Erewash Borough Council Band C

Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

pbox-FP.png

Location

Skip map

1 on this map

  • Ilkeston Station1.0 mi
  • Toton Lane Tram Stop3.6 mi
  • Langley Mill Station3.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DE7 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £198k · detached £318k · terraced £160k · flat £100k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
8 Kensington Gardens
Ilkeston DE7 5NZ
Detached
Freehold
24 Oct 2025£220,000
5 Kensington Gardens
Ilkeston DE7 5NZ
Detached
Freehold
13 Jun 2025£245,000
40 Kensington Gardens
Ilkeston DE7 5NZ
Detached
Freehold
14 Mar 2025£240,000
59 Kensington Gardens
Ilkeston DE7 5NZ
Detached
Freehold
30 Aug 2024£280,000
6 Kensington Gardens
Ilkeston DE7 5NZ
Detached
Freehold
16 Feb 2024£207,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DE7

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£900£18,000 deposit · £162,000 loan
Stamp Duty£1,100England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Your Move, Ilkeston on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 22/07/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference ILK260379. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Your Move, Ilkeston. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

Similar homes nearby

See all
Reduced
26 photos · Floorplan
£180,000Guide price
3 bed1 bathSemi-Detached743 sq ft

Park Drive, Ilkeston, DE7

Listed 20 Aug 2026
19 photos · Floorplan
£180,000Offers in excess of
4 bed2 bathEnd of Terrace

Market Street, Ilkeston

Listed 18 Jun 2026