# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (DE1 2BG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 70, DARWIN HOUSE, 1, SYLVESTER CLOSE, DERBY, CITY OF DERBY DE1 2BG | | Price | £925 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £180,000 Jul 2023 | ## Description Available Immediately – A Stylish Third Floor Corner Apartment Within the Prestigious Nightingale Quarter Development. With Lift & Allocated Car Parking. Situated within the highly sought after Nightingale Quarter development, this beautifully presented third floor corner apartment offers modern living in a peaceful position, whilst benefiting from an allocated parking space and access to the development's attractive landscaped grounds. Positioned in a quiet corner of the building and accessed via a secure communal entrance with lift access to all floors, the apartment enjoys a particularly private setting whilst remaining just moments from Derby City Centre. Finished to an excellent standard throughout, the accommodation offers a bright and spacious open plan living area incorporating a contemporary high specification kitchen fitted with a range of modern units and integrated appliances. The kitchen benefits from an integrated washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven and hob, together with a freestanding fridge freezer. The generous living and dining space provides an excellent area for both relaxing and entertaining, whilst the double bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe and large window allowing for plenty of natural light. Completing the accommodation is a stylish modern bathroom finished with quality fittings and a contemporary suite. Nightingale Quarter is one of Derby's most exciting residential developments, ideally positioned within walking distance of Derby City Centre, Derby Railway Station, Pride Park and a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links provide convenient access to the A52, A38 and wider road network, making the property particularly attractive for commuters. Offered with allocated parking and available for immediate occupation and available Fully/ Part Or Unfurnished. **Location** - Located in Darwin House, the most recent completed development on the Nightingale Quarter. The property is perfectly located for the city centre, train station and commuter links. It is perfect for a single professional or couple. **Accommodation** - **Kitchen/Dining/Living Area** - **Kitchen Area** - Modern, high specification, fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and drawers, oven with hob and extractor over, fitted microwave, integrated washer/dryer, and dishwasher, and a free standing fridge/freezer. **Living/Dining Area** - Lovely open plan living area, with space for dining, laminate flooring, radiator, and large window letting in lots of natural light, with a fitted roller blind. **Master Bedroom** - Double bedroom, fitted with neutral carpet, built in wardrobe, and large window with two openings, and a fitted roller blind. **Bathroom** - Stunning three piece suite consisting of bath with shower over, wash basin with vanity unit with tiled splash back, low level flush WC. Chrome towel radiator and mirrored unit fitted to wall. Walls are a mix of tiles and plaster. **Outside** - Allocated parking for one car, and set within beautiful communal landscape gardens. ## Property Photos - ![Darwin House](/listings/photos/89506248/665834) - Darwin House - ![Darwin House](/listings/photos/89506248/665835) - Darwin House - ![CAM01932G0-PR1094-STILL008.jpg](/listings/photos/89506248/665837) - CAM01932G0-PR1094-STILL008.jpg - ![Open Plan Living](/listings/photos/89506248/665838) - Open Plan Living - ![CAM01932G0-PR1094-STILL006.jpg](/listings/photos/89506248/665839) - CAM01932G0-PR1094-STILL006.jpg - ![Inbuilt Appliances](/listings/photos/89506248/665840) - Inbuilt Appliances - ![CAM01932G0-PR1094-STILL001.jpg](/listings/photos/89506248/665842) - CAM01932G0-PR1094-STILL001.jpg - ![Good Sized Bedroom](/listings/photos/89506248/665843) - Good Sized Bedroom - ![Bedroom With In-Built Storage](/listings/photos/89506248/665845) - Bedroom With In-Built Storage - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/89506248/665846) - Family Bathroom - ![Escalator](/listings/photos/89506248/665847) - Escalator - ![Immaculate Communal Area](/listings/photos/89506248/665848) - Immaculate Communal Area - ![Gym](/listings/photos/89506248/665849) - Gym - ![Car Parking](/listings/photos/89506248/665851) - Car Parking ## Floorplans - ![CAM01932G0-PR1094-BUILD01-FLOOR00.png](/listings/photos/89506248/665853) - CAM01932G0-PR1094-BUILD01-FLOOR00.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89506248/665855) - EE Rating ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Derby). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £764/mo - **Realistic:** £849/mo - **Optimistic:** £934/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Derby (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [The Nightingale Quarter, 1 Sylvester Close, Derby](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/de0b5a7) | £925/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | 1 Bed Flat, Darwin House, DE1 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Dalton House, DE1 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Hartington Street, DE23 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Oxford Street, DE1 | £550/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Hartington St, DE23 | £790/mo | 1 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Lombe House, DE1 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Hartington Street, DE23 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Hartington Street, DE23 | £625/mo | 1 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Hartington St, DE23 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Arboretum St, DE23 | £680/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Leopold Street, DE1 | £400/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Leopold St, DE1 | £600/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Arboretum St, DE23 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Leopold St, DE1 | £700/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £713/mo (15 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £675/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 875.7% - **Monthly cashflow:** £579/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2589.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)