If you’re looking for a place to settle down and raise a family, Derby is a great option. Located in Derbyshire, England, Derby is a town with plenty to offer its residents. There are several areas in Derby that are perfect for families, as well as some great schools and universities. In this guide, we will take a closer look at Derby and all that it has to offer prospective home buyers!
We’ve been happy with the build although had a few snags
The nearest shop is a convenience coop on a neighbouring estate 5 mins drive away – nothing really within walking distance.
There are a few pubs/restaurants within walking distance – especially now hackwood farm has expanded to also be a restaurant.
I don’t think there is a particularly close bus stop – I image you’d need to walk towards mickleover, we’ve always taken a taxi into town if we don’t want to drive – about £10 fare.
Parking availability is good – most properties have drives for 1-2 cars plus a garage and on street parking also available.
There is a primary school at the entrance to the estate which is very useful if you have kids, however it is a nightmare getting in or out of the estate at pickup/dropoff times due to all the cars trying to park close to the school. It would be helpful if a system were set up or parents not asked to park on the estate.
Please review your development:
We love our Stainsby, the hall and landing are very open and bright and all bedrooms of reasonable size.
We’ve been happy with the build although had a few snags, easier stuff seems to get fixed within a few weeks of raising however when contractors are involved it has taken longer/still waiting.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I was expecting all the walls to be white but they are actually a pale yellow. I would have preferred white
What is the best feature of your home:
Open and bright hallway/landing or the visual appeal of the externals
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