Grove Bank, Duffield Road, Derby

This distinguished Victorian property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a generously sized and beautifully presented home of character, arranged over four floors and extending to approximately 1,900 sq ft. Commanding an elevated position on sought-after Grove Bank, the residence is set back gracefully from Duffield Road behind a neat lawned foregarden, combining presence with privacy.

To the rear, a walled lawned garden provides an inviting and secluded outdoor retreat, complete with pedestrian access onto North Street. Parking is both practical and flexible, with plentiful options on Belper Road and resident permit availability close by.

Internally, the property showcases a wealth of period charm. The welcoming entrance hall leads to a refined front lounge with feature fireplace, complemented by a formal dining room of equal distinction. A conservatory, flooded with natural light, enjoys views across the garden, while the kitchen, appointed with granite worktops, pairs functionality with elegant style.

The lower ground floor extends the home’s versatility, offering a utility with sauna and shower room, together with a useful cellar store.

The first floor features three spacious double bedrooms and a beautifully styled period bathroom. The principal bedroom is further enhanced by an interconnecting room — a versatile space that lends itself perfectly as a private dressing room, study, or nursery.

The second floor completes the accommodation with an attic room and an additional bedroom, offering an ideal retreat for guests or a dedicated workspace.

Balancing historic elegance with modern convenience, this substantial residence offers both scale and flexibility, appealing to those seeking a distinguished home in one of the area’s most desirable settings.

Hallway

4.92m x 2.11m

A beautifully presented entrance hall welcomes visitors with an immediate sense of elegance and period character. The classic solid wood front door is topped by a glazed fanlight, tastefully etched with the property name, ‘3 Grove Bank’, adding a bespoke and distinguished touch. Rich herringbone parquet flooring, complemented by traditional coving, a dado rail, and a graceful archway, establishes a refined and timeless atmosphere. A striking panelled staircase leads to the first floor, while additional access to the lower ground floor, front lounge, and kitchen ensures both practicality and seamless circulation throughout the home. Column-style radiators complete this stylish and inviting space.

Lounge

4.67m x 4m

A charming and elegant open-plan lounge and dining area, this reception space is centred around a striking feature fireplace with a decorative surround, raised hearth, and cast iron interior complete with an open fire grate — combining warmth with timeless character. Period-style column radiators complement the room, enhancing its classic Victorian charm. Dual-aspect windows and French doors flood the space with natural light, while the flowing layout creates a versatile and sophisticated environment, ideal for relaxed family living or entertaining guests.

Dining Room

4.7m x 3.27m

An elegant and characterful dining room, featuring period-style column radiators, ornate ceiling coving, three-quarter wood panelling, and deep skirting boards that enhance its classic Victorian charm. The parquet wood flooring flows seamlessly from the lounge, creating a sense of continuity and spaciousness. Multi-pane, double-glazed French doors open directly onto the rear garden, inviting natural light and offering a graceful connection between indoor and outdoor living. Convenient access to the kitchen ensures practical functionality.

Kitchen

3.7m x 3.28m

A beautifully appointed shaker-style kitchen, thoughtfully designed in a U-shaped layout to maximise both style and functionality. A harmonious arrangement of base, tall, and wall units is complemented by granite worktops and matching upstands, inset sink with mixer tap, and instant boiling water tap for added convenience. A five-plate gas range cooker with stainless steel chimney extractor takes centre stage, alongside provision for a fridge-freezer and integrated dishwasher. A tiled splashback and period-style column radiator add subtle charm, while a double-glazed window to the rear and a stable door leading into the conservatory and garden flood the space with natural light. This kitchen perfectly balances classic character with modern practicality, creating an inviting hub for family life and entertaining.

Lower Ground Floor

5.71m x 1.92m

Accessed via an under-stairs door from the hallway, the lower ground floor offers a versatile and highly practical space. A well-appointed utility room features granite-effect worktops, a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap, wall and base cupboards, and dedicated space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dryer. Tiled flooring, a central heating radiator, and inset spotlights complete the room, while a double timber-footed fitted storage cupboard adds further practicality.



This level also houses a fully functional sauna, ideal for relaxation, alongside a useful cellar and convenient access to the downstairs shower room. Combining functionality with lifestyle-enhancing features, the lower ground floor offers flexible spaces to suit modern living.

Shower Room

A stylish and practical shower room, featuring tiled flooring and inset spotlights for a contemporary finish. The room is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level flush WC, and a large enclosed shower tray with overhead shower. A chrome heated towel rail adds both convenience and a touch of elegance

First Floor Landing

2.69m x 1.82m

A spacious landing, featuring a semi-galleried design with balustrade and dado rail, creating a sense of openness and period charm. The staircase continues gracefully to the second floor, while the landing provides access to the master bedroom, two further double bedrooms, and the family bathroom.

Master Bedroom

3.99m x 3.87m

A generously proportioned master bedroom located to the front elevation, featuring beautiful sash windows, a dado rail, and a fitted storage cupboard. The room’s standout feature is the striking fireplace, which serves as a central focal point and enhances its period character. An adjoining bedroom to the rear, currently Bedroom 2, is accessed via an interconnecting door, offering the potential to serve as a private dressing room or nursery. A Victorian column radiator adds a final touch of classic charm, completing this versatile and inviting principal suite.

Bedroom Two

4.72m x 2.39m

A double bedroom, accessed via the first-floor landing, featuring a feature fireplace with an open cast iron fire grate that adds period character and charm. The room is enhanced by coving to the ceiling, a fitted storage cupboard set into the chimney breast recess, and a period-style central heating radiator. A double-glazed window to the rear elevation fills the room with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming space.

Bedroom Three

3.77m x 2.99m

A well-presented double bedroom, currently arranged as a home office, featuring a period-style central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling, and a feature cast-iron fireplace with open fire grate. A double-glazed window to the rear elevation fills the room with natural light, creating a bright and versatile space suitable for a bedroom, study, or guest accommodation.

Family Bathroom

2.67m x 2.07m

A beautifully appointed period-style bathroom, featuring a roll-edge, ball-and-claw footed slipper bath with a chrome thermostatic shower over. The suite also includes a pedestal wash hand basin, WC, and a Victorian column-style radiator complemented by a heated towel rail. A fitted storage cupboard provides practical convenience, while a double-glazed sash window to the front elevation floods the room with natural light, enhancing its classic charm and elegance.

Bedroom Four (Attic Room)

6.33m x 3.74m

The top floor features a spacious attic room, currently used as bedroom four, offering flexible accommodation with two central heating radiators, storage within the eaves, a double-glazed Velux window, and exposed purlins.

Please note, planning permission has been approved for the installation of two dormer windows to the rear elevation, providing the potential to further enhance natural light and usable space.

Conservatory

2.98m x 2.79m

A UPVC double glazed construction with French doors onto garden.

Garden

The property enjoys a charming and private rear garden, fully enclosed by walls and thoughtfully landscaped. A central pathway intersects a shaped lawn, bordered by mature herbaceous beds showcasing an array of plants and shrubs, while additional planting at the foot of the garden frames a timber shed. Convenient pedestrian access leads to North Street, providing discreet and practical bin access.
At the front, an elevated lawned foregarden enhances the property’s street presence, with elegant steps leading to the main entrance.

Disclaimer

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