Shipley Common Lane, Ilkeston

There’s a lane just outside the house. Walk down it, and you’ll often find Shetland cows grazing on Shipley Common. That pretty much tells you everything about where you are. Positioned right on the edge of Shipley Country Park, with over 700 acres of Green Flag award-winning countryside on your doorstep, this is one of those locations people move to and never want to leave. It’s a proper community too. Neighbours know each other and look out for one another, but in a good way! The current owner has spent the last ten years shaping it into something warm, characterful and homely. The original quarry-tiled floor remains in the hallway, cast-iron radiators run throughout, and the spacious lounge centres on a log burner that makes winter evenings something to look forward to. The kitchen is a brilliant size and flows straight into the conservatory, which works as an extension of both the house and the garden. It is light, open and sociable. You have a Belfast sink, solid traditional worktops, space for a range cooker and an American-style fridge freezer, plus room for a dishwasher. Outside, the garden backs onto open green space, with just uninterrupted views and plenty of wildlife. There are patio areas for entertaining and a summer house with power, ideal as a home office, gym, or simply somewhere to escape. Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms and a good-sized single. All are light and airy, with built-in storage in the two larger rooms. The bathroom has been thoughtfully refitted in a traditional style, with classic fittings and a slightly industrial edge that gives it real character. It feels individual rather than off-the-shelf, and it ties in perfectly with the house's overall feel. There is also a boarded loft, perfect for storage or a tucked-away den for older children. This is a home that has been properly lived in and loved, and now it is ready for someone else to make it theirs.