McRainy Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just now, 1of4 said: Not enough pubs for you? Not really, no. The one on the estate was dire, which leaves you the Bubble or the Boat Stop. Ended up driving everywhere as it's too far to walk into town. No community, no decent shops, or any other focal point. No decent walks either. It's a reasonably priced place to sleep, but didn't offer anything else I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I wonder if things picked up after you’d left duck? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, Lambchop said: Not really, no. The one on the estate was dire, which leaves you the Bubble or the Boat Stop. Ended up driving everywhere as it's too far to walk into town. No community, no decent shops, or any other focal point. No decent walks either. It's a reasonably priced place to sleep, but didn't offer anything else I wanted. That's actually quite very useful, thank you. It would be nice to be able to walk to some local shops and we don't really go to the pub, though I did have a really friendly local when I was younger. We're not great at socialising but would make the effort to do so I guess now we're older. Is Derby considered to be 'up north' ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, ColonelBlimp said: That's actually quite very useful, thank you. It would be nice to be able to walk to some local shops and we don't really go to the pub, though I did have a really friendly local when I was younger. We're not great at socialising but would make the effort to do so I guess now we're older. Is Derby considered to be 'up north' ? ? East “midlands” init. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 21 minutes ago, ColonelBlimp said: We're not great at socialising but would make the effort to do so I guess now we're older. One of the main things that has kept me in the area since moving here in the 80's is the friendliness of people. I'm from Bedfordshire originally, and it just isn't the same dahn sarf... well, London orbit, anyway. Smaller places are better, in my experience. Have you considered a village or somewhere like Matlock or Wirksworth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 57 minutes ago, ColonelBlimp said: That's actually quite very useful, thank you. It would be nice to be able to walk to some local shops and we don't really go to the pub, though I did have a really friendly local when I was younger. We're not great at socialising but would make the effort to do so I guess now we're older. Is Derby considered to be 'up north' ? ? Mackworth has 3 pubs, plenty of shops on Prince Charles Ave and another row on Humbleton. 3 chippys, 1 is Chinese/chippy. 2 curry/kebab shops, a fishing tackle shop, 2 bookies and most importantly, a Birds bakery shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 What is your budget? If you are looking for low cost: Chad, now they have zoned it correctly and anything past the fire station is actually Derwent, has some great bargains as it has carried the Beaufort Street stigma throughout the decades that the Derwent estate was built. Look at the area between Nottingham Road and A52. Spondon, away from the village centre, and out towards Stoney Lane and Sandringham Road. Cheaper areas, Alavaston and Allenton. They are fine if you find something in the middle of them, away from the shopping areas. Normanton and Sinfin I would not choose to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 18 hours ago, ColonelBlimp said: Thanks all so far. Don't need schools as kids are grown up and won't live with us long term. I don't really have a line of work as such. Just spent 20 years in IT but was also a milkman for 5 years and customer services jobs as well as delivering takeways on the side. So, flexible then ? We do like to ride our bikes together though, hybrids, casual stuff, no lycra. You might not need the schools, but it will have an effect on the price of the houses you look at (tens of thousands premium on one inside catchment area for a good school as opposed to a similar house outside)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bx3 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I'm from Cromford near Matlock which is nice enough. Depends how far away from the city you want to be. There's a bunch of outlying villages which are lovely too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, McRamFan said: What is your budget? If you are looking for low cost: Wakey wakey.... 23 hours ago, ColonelBlimp said: We'd be cash buyers and I've no idea at the moment what our top budget would be but based on estimates somewhere around 180k ish. Looking for 2/3 bed house/bungalow but I really want a games room so 3 bed or 2 with a powered up garage attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, David said: Wakey wakey.... Thanks David, saved me reading the whole thing. Looks like my advice fits their budget, with a bit left over to put their own stamp on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 hours ago, McRamFan said: What is your budget? If you are looking for low cost: Chad, now they have zoned it correctly and anything past the fire station is actually Derwent, has some great bargains as it has carried the Beaufort Street stigma throughout the decades that the Derwent estate was built. Look at the area between Nottingham Road and A52. Spondon, away from the village centre, and out towards Stoney Lane and Sandringham Road. Cheaper areas, Alavaston and Allenton. They are fine if you find something in the middle of them, away from the shopping areas. Normanton and Sinfin I would not choose to live. well, i reckon around 180k but as a cash buyer i could probably knock some higher value ones down a bit you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, ColonelBlimp said: well, i reckon around 180k but as a cash buyer i could probably knock some higher value ones down a bit you think? Depends how long they've been on the market, but houses in the areas mentioned don't seem to stay on the market for long unless there's a problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 17 hours ago, 1of4 said: Stenson Fields on the south side of Derby as good affordable housing. Easy access to the A38 and A50. The area is nice and flat, making for easy cycling to places like Willington, Repton, Melbourne and even Burton if you want to go a bit further. I agree with this. Stenson Fields out towards Leics or Staffs. 4 hours ago, Lambchop said: Not really, no. The one on the estate was dire, which leaves you the Bubble or the Boat Stop. Ended up driving everywhere as it's too far to walk into town. No community, no decent shops, or any other focal point. No decent walks either. It's a reasonably priced place to sleep, but didn't offer anything else I wanted. you have a massive Asda within a mile, and a precinct with Birds, Bookies, Chippy, Chemist, 2 salons, Subway, Doctor and Dentist. There's also the row near Stenson Fields pub. I think you just didn't bother looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, Moist One said: I agree with this. Stenson Fields out towards Leics or Staffs. you have a massive Asda within a mile, and a precinct with Birds, Bookies, Chippy, Chemist, 2 salons, Subway, Doctor and Dentist. There's also the row near Stenson Fields pub. I think you just didn't bother looking! No windows in the back of her van, might explain things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Moist One said: I agree with this. Stenson Fields out towards Leics or Staffs. you have a massive Asda within a mile, and a precinct with Birds, Bookies, Chippy, Chemist, 2 salons, Subway, Doctor and Dentist. There's also the row near Stenson Fields pub. I think you just didn't bother looking! I did, I just thought it was horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lambchop said: I did, I just thought it was horrible. didn't you recommend Kedleston Road though? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Moist One said: didn't you recommend Kedleston Road though? ? Yes, not horrible as in down market, horrible as in soulless, concrete and dystopian. I enjoyed living on Arthur Street and couldn't get out of Stenson fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 hours ago, David said: No windows in the back of her van, might explain things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 4 hours ago, ColonelBlimp said: well, i reckon around 180k but as a cash buyer i could probably knock some higher value ones down a bit you think? Cash is king when property is involved as it removes the uncertainty regarding mortgage, and aids to your power to negotiate as you have the cash in the bank. £180 k is a decent wedge. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-66771457.html https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-73712870.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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