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For saleReduced 7 Oct 2026
£170,000

May Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8NJ

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 27 Jul 2026 · price reduced 7 Oct 2026 · Ilkeston

How the price compares

This home£170,000
Median 2 bed in DE7£140k87 homes listed · £173 per sq ft
Difference+21%above the area median

Key features

  • Well-appointed Victorian semi-detached home in a sought-after residential area
  • Spacious dining room, perfect for entertaining
  • Large, well-fitted lounge with characterful features
  • Modern, fully equipped kitchen with quality fittings
  • Two generously proportioned bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
  • Family bathroom on the first floor
  • Delightful rear garden mainly laid to lawn with two patio seating areas
  • Large brick-built garden store providing excellent storage solutions
  • Prime location in Ilkeston, close to shops, schools, leisure facilities, and excellent transport links

About this home

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED VICTORIAN SEMI-DETACHED home in a desirable location, offering two bedrooms, spacious living areas, A LOVELY REAR GARDEN, and excellent transport links. Perfect for first-time buyers, professionals, or downsizers. EARLY VIEWING RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE ITS CHARM.

An extremely well-appointed two-bedroomed Victorian semi-detached home, situated in a well-regarded residential location close to a range of local amenities. The accommodation briefly comprises; a welcoming dining room to the front elevation, a spacious lounge, and a well-equipped fitted kitchen. To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, served by a family bathroom.

Outside, the property enjoys a small enclosed fore-garden, set back from the road, together with a delightful rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with two patio seating areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a large brick-built garden store, providing excellent additional storage.

Ilkeston is a popular market town offering an excellent range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, schools and leisure facilities, together with excellent transport links to Nottingham, Derby and the M1, making it an ideal location for commuters.

This charming home is the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals or those looking to downsize. Beautifully presented and ready to move straight into, offering a wonderful blend of character, comfortable living space and a convenient location. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this lovely property has to offer.

Ground Floor Accommodation -

Dining Room - 3.61m x 3.40m (11'10 x 11'2 ) - Double glazed front door, coving, spot lights, cupboard housing consumer units, double glazed front door, laminate flooring, double glazed front window, door to lounge.

Lounge - 4.85m x 3.61m (15'11 x 11'10) - With open-tread stairs to the first floor, stone fireplace with surround and mantlepiece with electric fire, carpeted flooring, spot lighting, double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations, wood door to kitchen.

Fitted Kitchen - 5.08m 1.98m (16'08 6'6) - Fitted with a wide range of furniture including, base cupboards, drawers and matching wall units, laminated worktops and tiled surround, integrated oven and grill with gas hob over with extractor fan, stainless sink and drainer unit, space and plumbing for washing machine space for fridge and freezer, wall mounted Main comi-boiler, two double glazed side windows, double glazed door leading to the garden and tiled flooring.

First Floor Accommodation -

Landing - Spot lighting, loft hatch, radiator, doors off, thermostat.

Bedroom One - 3.18m x 2.87m to wardrobes (10'5 x 9'5 to wardrobe - A double bedroom with sliding wardrobes, spot lighting, coving, radiator, carpeted flooring, double glazed front window.

Bedroom Two - 3.48m x 2.57m to wardrobes (11'5 x 8'5 to wardrobe - Sliding fitted wardrobes, radiator, spot lighting, carpeted flooring, double glazed rear window.

Family Bathroom - 2.59m x 1.98m (8'6 x 6'6 ) - Three piece suite, panelled bath with shower over, low flush w.c., wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and flooring, storage cupboard, double glazed frosted rear window.

Outside -

Front Garden - Outside, the property benefits from an enclosed foregarden with a walled frontage, and wrote iron access gate leading to the front door, gated side access leads to the rear garden.

Rear Garden - The charming enclosed rear garden features a lawn bordered by a variety of shrubs and bushes. A patio seating area at the rear of the property provides the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining, with an additional seating area further into the garden for versatile outdoor enjoyment. There is also a spacious brick-built storage shed, offering convenient storage solutions. The garden is securely enclosed by wall and fencing, ensuring privacy and safety.

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
On street
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Ilkeston Station0.9 mi
  • Langley Mill Station2.3 mi
  • Phoenix Park Tram Stop4.4 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
42 May Street
Ilkeston DE7 8NJ
Detached
Freehold
10 Oct 2025£230,000

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£850£17,000 deposit · £153,000 loan
Stamp Duty£900England 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 Charles Newton & Co, Eastwood on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/10/2026.

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