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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Derby

Welcome to New Homes Derby, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Derby.

Situated on the banks of the River Derwent, the East-Midlands city of Derby has a growing population of roughly 230,000 people there is a growing demand for new homes in Derby.

Derby is particularly proud of its industrial heritage and achievement. The Derby Industrial Museum is one of only 5 city centre UNESCO World Heritage sites in the UK. Built on the site of what is today recognised as the world’s first factory, the museum offers an interesting glimpse of the important role Derby played in the Industrial Revolution.

Derby Cathedral is one of the most regularly visited Derby Properties. Standing at 212ft, the impressive 16th century tower is a distinguishing landmark. Other noteworthy Derby Property includes The Arboretum, England’s first public park.

Inward investment has revitalised Derby’s cityscape. Recent initiatives have seen the creation of the state of the art Westfield shopping and entertainment centre, and the construction of 5000 new homes in Derby. Consequently, there is a wide selection of modern property available, ranging from city living apartments to family houses. The Riverlights riverside development is just one example of the modern new homes in derby now available.

Located on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park, a Derby Property offers convenient access to stunning scenery.   

The city is well served by rail and road transport links; the M1, M6, M42, A38 and A50 are all within minutes reach. Additionally, The East Midlands Airport is close by, making a new home in Derby an ideal choice for commuters.

On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Derby, it’s history, education facilities, associations and organisations in order to ensure that your search for new homes in Derby is both well informed and fruitful.

Close to Derby

Nottingham – 15 miles

Ashbourne – 13 miles

Burton Upon Trent – 14 miles

Loughborough – 22 miles

Leicester – 33 miles

 

 
 

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"Derby is a county split in 17 wards, each with distinct entertainment and business opportunities" says Vernon Pethard, managing director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk. Derby county was awarded the status of a city not so long ago and with its great culture and heritage, rich culture and awesome shopping and entertainment centers, Derby is a place chosen by people looking to buy a new home and settle down with their families. New houses in Derby are in demand. New apartments in Derby are also highly sought after.

Derby has connections to a number of important personalities such as Dr. Johnson, the writer of the English dictionary and painter Joseph Wright just to name a couple.

Local Attractions in Derby

* Derby Museum and Art Gallery – This famous museum and art gallery of Derby contains a large collection of porcelain pieces, archaeology, paintings, historical pieces, local regiments, geology and wildlife. The Derby Museum is conveniently divided into sections so that your tour through it easier and more comprehensive. It features an Archaeology Gallery, a Military Gallery and a separate porcelain gallery which exhibits historical pieces from Derby dating back to 1750.

* Pickford’s House Museum, Derby – this beautiful Georgian townhouse in Derby was built by Joseph Pickford and features rooms furnished and decorated extravagantly costume displays that exhibit how fashion trends have changed in Derby and elsewhere over the years.

* Derby Cathedral – when you visit the Derby cathedral getting a view of the city skyline from the rooftop and relaxing in the airy and light interiors are an absolute must. What makes this cathedral of Derby so distinct from other in England is that is connected to the St. Mary’s chapel by the bridge, one of the very few surviving bridge chapels from the 14th century.

A Walk Through the Wards of Derby

The county of Derby Is divided into 17 wards and while each is distinct from the other in many respects; all the Derby wards are great options for people looking to buy settlements. Here are just a few of them:

Darley Abbey – this is a small village with great historical significance located between the outskirts of Derby. A conveniently short distance away from the busy A6, this ward of Derby is a village that exhibits great peace and tranquility with its beautifully restored mill cottages made around squares or in rows.

Mackworth – this suburb of Derby is located off the A52 Derby to Ashbourne and while commonly associated with the small village of the same name on the opposite side of the A52, it has little real connection to it. This Derby suburb is simple and peaceful housing estate with adequate amenities and shops in areas of it. The Derby village that bears the same name as this suburb is found in a quite lane consisting of a few farms, cottages and a church.

Derwent – if you are looking for settlements in an area of Derby where industrial opportunities reach sky high then Derwent in Derby is the perfect place for you. This valley of Derby contains a number of 18th and 19th century cotton mills, a historic transport networks, river weirs and mill complexes.

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