Nottingham Road, Derby, DE72

There is a quiet confidence to this house. Set back behind a generous frontage, it reveals little at first glance; step inside, however, and its architectural clarity and Scandinavian sensibility become immediately apparent.

A long entrance hall sets the tone with calm, pared-back and beautifully composed. The micro-cement floor runs uninterrupted underfoot, drawing the eye forward to a glazed steel-framed screen and, beyond it, the main living space. Natural materials are used with restraint: warm timber, soft plaster tones and considered lighting, all working together to create a feeling of cohesion.

The house reveals itself fully at the rear. Here, a dramatic open-plan living, dining and kitchen space sits beneath a vaulted ceiling punctuated by a series of rooflights. Light shifts across the room throughout the day, animating the otherwise minimal palette. Full-height glazing and wide bi-fold doors create a constant dialogue with the garden, dissolving the boundary between inside and out.

The kitchen is quietly architectural in its execution, a long run of cabinets and a central island, all finely detailed and grounded by natural materials. It is a space designed as much for gathering as for cooking, flowing effortlessly into the dining area where a sculptural table sits beneath soft, ambient lighting. Beyond, the living area is arranged around a modern inset log burner, with built-in shelving adding both function and rhythm to the wall.

More intimate spaces are thoughtfully layered into the plan. A separate lounge or snug, finished in rich, tonal colours with a slatted ceiling, offers a cocooning contrast to the openness of the main room. Two additional ground-floor rooms provide flexibility, currently arranged as bedrooms, but equally suited to work or studio space, supported by a well-appointed shower room and a substantial utility.

Upstairs, the architecture becomes softer and more private. The principal bedroom sits tucked beneath the eaves, where angled ceilings and filtered light create a calm, restful atmosphere. A refined en suite continues the home’s understated material palette. Two further double bedrooms and a generous four-piece bathroom complete the floor, all carefully considered in both proportion and finish.

The relationship with the garden is one of the home’s defining qualities. A wide terrace extends directly from the living space, designed for entertaining with an outdoor kitchen positioned beneath a simple timber pergola. Beyond, the garden unfolds into a series of distinct zones, a lawn for play, quieter seating areas, and a more secluded deck with a hot tub. Mature planting and established trees lend a sense of privacy and permanence.
To the front, the house is equally well resolved, with ample parking and a detached double garage set neatly to one side.

The setting balances convenience with a strong sense of local character. Derby city centre is within easy reach, while the A52 provides direct links towards Nottingham. Closer to home, a well-curated mix of independent amenities, including a quality fishmongers, deli and a well-regarded local bar, creates a neighbourhood that feels both established and quietly evolving. The proximity to Trent College further enhances its appeal for family life.

What emerges is a house defined not by excess, but by clarity, where space, light and material are carefully composed to create something that feels both architectural and deeply liveable.