2 bed detached bungalow for sale

Rykneld Way, Derby DE23

This bright, low‐maintenance property offers comfortable single‐level living in one of Derby’s most sought‐after suburbs, combining privacy, convenience, and a peaceful setting with excellent access to local amenities and main roads.

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The home enjoys a beautiful private garden and a spacious patio, creating a welcoming outdoor space for relaxation, al fresco dining, or simply enjoying your own quiet sanctuary. A separate garage provides secure parking and useful storage, making everyday life easier to manage while still leaving you plenty of room to enjoy the space you’ve downsized into.

This thoughtfully laid-out property offers approximately 1,148 sq. Ft. Of total accommodation, including a generous main residence and a useful detached outbuilding, ideal for storage, a workshop, or potential conversion to home office use.

Internally, the home features a welcoming entrance lobby leading into a functional kitchen, perfectly positioned for everyday living. The spacious lounge provides a comfortable setting for relaxation and entertaining, with natural light enhancing the sense of space. The property benefits from two well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexibility for families, downsizers, or those working from home, alongside a centrally located bathroom and W.C. A key highlight is the integral garage, providing secure parking or further scope for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

The location is particularly appealing, with excellent access to local amenities and key points of interest. The property is within close proximity to Royal Derby Hospital, making it ideal for healthcare professionals.

Families will appreciate access to reputable local Littleover schools such as Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Wren Park Primary School and Gayton Junior School, while leisure and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby green spaces.

For everyday shopping, you are close to Aldi and Central Co‐op Food, with the larger Tesco Superstore just a 10–15 minute drive away.

Residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating out, with a good mix of traditional pubs, contemporary bars, and restaurants within a short distance of Rykneld Way. The Lodge Bar & Dining at Littleover Lodge – a well‐known bar and restaurant just off Rykneld Road, serving a modern gastro menu, daily carvery, and one of Derby’s most popular pizza offerings in a welcoming setting.

Commuters

Excellent transport links are also close at hand, with easy access to Derby railway station providing direct connections to major cities, alongside convenient road links to the A38, A50 M1 and the M6.

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Entrance Hall

The entrance hallway offers a bright and functional welcome to the home, featuring neutral white walls and light wood-effect laminate flooring. Natural light filters through a solid wood front door with frosted glass inserts and a matching side window. The space is well-equipped for storage with white paneled cupboard doors and a ceiling-mounted hatch providing access to the attic. A black metal safety gate is currently positioned at the end of the hall, leading toward the kitchen area

Bathroom (5'5" x 5'3", 1.65m x 1.6m)

The contemporary shower room is designed for both style and accessibility, fully lined with horizontal taupe-grey tiles and dark flooring. It features a large walk-in shower with a glass screen, chrome grab rails, and a wall-mounted folding seat for convenience. A white vanity unit with an integrated washbasin provides storage, while a tall, polished chrome heated towel rail ensures the space remains warm. A frosted privacy window with a white roller blind provides natural ventilation

Kitchen (23'11" x 10'10", 7.29m x 3.3m)

The kitchen is a spacious, farmhouse-style hub designed for both utility and socializing, featuring sage green cabinetry and thick solid wood countertops. The floor is finished in a durable wood-effect laminate that extends throughout the open-plan layout. A large kitchen island serves as a centerpiece, equipped with a built-in gas hob and a breakfast bar area with wooden stools. Lighting is provided by a bright, modern LED strip on the ceiling, supplemented by natural light from two uPVC windows-one large window with vertical blinds and a smaller side window above the washing machine area. The room is packed with functional details, including a ceiling-mounted pulley clothes airer, a pantry with a frosted glass door, and a white freestanding fridge-freezer. Appliances such as a washing machine and dishwasher are integrated under the wooden counters, while a rustic timber breakfast nook is tucked into a corner against the sage-painted accent wall

Living Room (13'3" x 11'7", 4.04m x 3.53m)

The lounge is a cozy, characterful space that balances traditional features with a relaxed, modern aesthetic. The flooring consists of warm, light-toned laminate, partially covered by a large, plush grey rug that anchors the seating area. A focal point of the room is the rustic brick fireplace housing a black log-burning stove, topped with a substantial timber mantel and a large wood-framed mirror. Large uPVC French doors with flanking windows provide a seamless connection to the outdoor decking, while two cone-shaped wall sconces and a contemporary ceiling fan with an integrated light offer versatile lighting options. The walls are finished in a soft white, accented by a sage green feature wall displaying a large, laser-cut wooden world map. Additional details include built-in timber shelving under a high-level internal frosted window and a traditional radiator positioned discreetly behind one of the sofas

Garage (16'10" x 12'1", 5.13m x 3.68m)

This high-ceilinged utility space features exposed brickwork and timber roof rafters, providing a rugged environment for diy projects or storage. It is equipped with a long wooden workbench, a single pendant light bulb, and a white uPVC door with a frosted glass pane that allows for natural light. The floor is concrete, and the area is currently organized with various shelving units, toolboxes, and household storage items

Bedroom (12'0" x 11'7", 3.66m x 3.53m)

This spacious double bedroom combines traditional character with modern comfort, featuring natural exposed floorboards and a feature wall adorned with subtle leaf-patterned wallpaper. A large white panel radiator is strategically placed beneath a wide uPVC window that offers views of the garden and is fitted with grey patterned curtains and privacy nets. The room is illuminated by a contemporary three-tier cylindrical pendant light, creating a warm atmosphere

Bedroom (12'0" x 8'11", 3.66m x 2.72m)

Currently utilized as a multi-functional hobby and guest room, this space features neutral walls and exposed timber floorboards largely covered by a vibrant, multi-colored geometric rug. Lighting is provided by a central pendant with a tan fabric shade and a dedicated wall-mounted reading light above the bed. A long single-panel radiator sits under a large window, which is flanked by a white wicker storage trunk and a modern gaming setup

Lavatory

This practical space features a mix of white and grey square tiling behind a wall-mounted washbasin, contrasted by textured wallpaper. A unique design touch includes a heavy wooden sleeper-style pedestal situated next to the white toilet, which serves as a decorative stand. Above the cistern, a rustic timber shelf provides storage for toiletries and decorative items, and the room includes a bidet spray attachment for added functionality

Garden

The garden is a beautifully layered outdoor sanctuary, thoughtfully divided into zones for relaxation and hobbyist gardening. The immediate rear of the property features an expansive, elevated timber deck that serves as an outdoor lounge, enclosed by distinctive wooden posts with heavy rope swags and decorative blue-slatted privacy screens. This sun-trap seating area is accessible via two sets of uPVC doors-classic white French doors from the main living area and dark grey glazed doors from the adjacent room. Beyond the decking, the space transitions into a lush lawn level, punctuated by a charming stone birdbath and several mature trees, including a slender birch. The perimeter is well-defined by a mixture of traditional timber fencing and established shrubbery, offering a high degree of privacy

Patio

The outdoor area is centered around a substantial elevated timber deck that extends from the house via white uPVC French doors. The decking is bordered by sturdy timber posts with heavy rope detailing and blue-painted decorative fencing, creating a defined space for outdoor furniture. Below the deck, a flat lawn area features a stone birdbath and various potted plants, leading toward the paved areas that connect the home to the outbuildings