# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DE72 3XJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 AMELIA CLOSE, DERBY, BREASTON, DERBYSHIRE DE72 3XJ |
| Price | £625,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 150 m² |
| Last sold | £602,500 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,159/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0040-2308-5019-2627-4695)

## Description

Towns & Crawford are delighted to offer to the market this immaculately presented executive home one of only three homes set on a quiet Cul-de-Sac in the centre of Breaston village, four double bedrooms with a generous en-suite to the master bedroom and fitted wardrobes, open plan kitchen, dining and living space that faces onto a sunny west facing rear garden and still a good-sized front sitting room. Integral garage, drive, utility room, guest W.C. and under stairs storage.  The property is alarmed and all internal doors are oak.   Must be seen to appreciate the quality of internal fittings and the spacious accommodation.

Entrance Hallway - Entering via an Art Deco style composite front door  into a good sized hallway with individually designed oak staircase to the first floor, wall mounted radiator, fixed double glazed window panel to the front, engineered brushed oak wood flooring, internal oak door to the single garage and oak doors to:

Under-Stairs Store - Providing useful additional storage space with light.

Open Plan Dining Kitchen - 8.03m max 3.89m min x 3.81m approx (26'4 max 12'9 - This open modern spacious living dining kitchen has a range of matching contemporary wall and base units in a mix of gloss cream and wenge wood and incorporating quartz work surface over;   1¼ bowl sink with modern swan neck mixer tap, integral double oven, four ring gas hob with built-in stainless steel  extractor hood over, integral dishwasher, built-in fridge freezer, island unit with breakfast bar overhang providing additional sitting space, pull up electrical socket set in the island.  Recessed spotlights to the ceiling, engineered brushed oak wood flooring, wall mounted radiator, UPVC double glazed windows to the rear, and bi fold patio doors to the rear garden that is mainly laid to lawn.

Living Area - 4.09m x 3.96m approx (13'5 x 13' approx) - UPVC double glazed picture window to the rear, double glazed patio bi fold doors to the paved patio area and sunny rear garden, radiator, pendant ceiling light and open through to dining kitchen.

Utility Room - 2.41m x 1.60m approx (7'11 x 5'3 approx) - With a range of matching wall and base units incorporating laminate work surface above with up stands, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, ample storage cabinets, slate tiled  flooring, wall mounted radiator, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, UPVC double glazed door to the enclosed rear garden and panelled door to:

Cloaks/W.C. - 1.42m x 1.27m approx (4'8 x 4'2 approx) - UPVC double glazed window to the side, low flush w.c., wall mounted vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over, wall mounted radiator, slate style tiling to the floor, recessed spotlight to the ceiling.

Living Room - 5.94m x 3.18m approx (19'6 x 10'5 approx) - UPVC double glazed sectional bay window to the front, brushed oak style engineered boarding floor, wall mounted radiator and pendant ceiling light point.

First Floor Landing - Loft access hatch with built-in loft ladders to the boarded loft space, wall mounted radiator and panelled doors to:

Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom  - 4.85m x 4.22m approx (15'11 x 13'10 approx) - UPVC double glazed window to the front, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light point, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, built-in wardrobes in black and mirrored glass, modern panelled door to:

En-Suite - 2.41m x 1.45m approx (7'11 x 4'9 approx) - Large walk-in shower enclosure with mains fed shower incorporating rain water shower head above, vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboards below, demister mirror over with light,  low flush w.c., shaver point, chrome heated towel rail, tiling to the floor, tiled splashbacks, UPVC double glazed window to the side, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and extractor.

Bedroom 2 - 5.13m x 2.57m min 3.63m max approx (16'10 x 8'5 mi - UPVC double glazed window to the front, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light and built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3 - 3.51m x 3.07m approx (11'6 x 10'1 approx) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light point and built-in wardrobes providing ample storage space.

Bedroom 4 - 3.58m x 2.54m approx (11'9 x 8'4 approx) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light point.

Bathroom - 2.54m x 2.06m approx (8'4 x 6'9 approx) - Panelled bath with mixer tap in the centre, low flush w.c., modern vanity wash hand basin with storage below, overhead demister mirror with censor lighting,  walk-in quadrant shower enclosure with 'Mira' mains fed shower over, tiled splashbacks, tiling to the floor, recessed spotlight to the ceiling, chrome heated towel rail, shaver point and UPVC double glazed window to the rear.

Integral Garage - 5.41m x 2.51m approx (17'9 x 8'3 approx) - Electric shutter door to the front, light and power, personal internal door to the hallway and external UPVC door to the side entrance. The gas central heating boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder is housed in the rear of the garage.

Outside - The property sits at the head of a private cul-de-sac with good size driveway to the front providing ample off the road vehicle hard standing, pathway to the front entrance door and lawned area, driveway to the integral garage with electric roller shutter door, secure gated access to the rear garden. To the rear there is outside lighting, outside power, outside tap and additional security lighting, garden mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area, fencing to the borders and a small storage shed with lighting and two power point that is included in the sale.

The property is constructed of brick to the external elevation all under a tiled roof .The property is within walking distance of the local shops and schools for younger children provided by Breaston village where there are also pubs and restaurants as well as coffee houses, healthcare and sports facilities which include local walks in the surrounding picturesque countryside with further shopping facilities being found in nearby Long Eaton where there are Asda and Tesco superstores and numerous other retail outlets, state and independent schools are also within walking distance and the excellent transport links include J25 of the M1, East Midlands Airport, stations at Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway and the A52 and other main roads, all of which provide good access to Nottingham, Derby and other East Midlands towns and cities.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/140162489/611934) - Floor Plan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/140162489/611936) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 AMELIA CLOSE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3XJ | £602,500 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2B RECTORY ROAD, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3EH | £500,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 FIRFIELD AVENUE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3EG | £470,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 61C BELMONT AVENUE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AA | £550,000 | 27/04/2023 | Detached |
| 4A THE GROVE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AE | £370,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 52 RISLEY LANE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AU | £650,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 99 RISLEY LANE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AU | £360,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 AMELIA CLOSE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3XJ | £585,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 55 BELMONT AVENUE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AA | £435,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 6 MANORLEIGH, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3UJ | £585,000 | 12/09/2022 | Detached |
| 95 WILSTHORPE ROAD, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3EA | £575,000 | 15/06/2022 | Detached |
| 39 BELMONT AVENUE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AA | £530,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 18 BELMONT AVENUE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AA | £445,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 40 POPLAR ROAD, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3BH | £900,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 37 ORCHARD CLOSE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AT | £293,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 CHERRY CLOSE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3ED | £260,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 62 RISLEY LANE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AU | £310,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 14 GROSVENOR AVENUE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AB | £323,500 | 18/10/2021 | Detached |
| 25 CARLIN CLOSE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3EJ | £265,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached |
| 1 MANORLEIGH, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3UJ | £435,000 | 05/08/2021 | Detached |
| 70 LONGMOOR LANE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3BB | £350,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 64 RISLEY LANE, BREASTON, DERBY, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE, DE72 3AU | £493,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £585,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £454,975 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £404,205 (22 Detached, DE72, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +54.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Erewash). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £749/mo
- **Realistic:** £832/mo
- **Optimistic:** £915/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Derby (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £932/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,167/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -8.2%
- **10y growth:** 31.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Erewash; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 55%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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