Property description
Discount Market Rent
Our Discounted Market Rent homes combine affordability with the same high-quality service, modern finishes, and lifestyle experience as our standard market apartments and homes. You'll enjoy all the benefits of a Placefirst home, in a vibrant, welcoming community.
To be eligible, you must be an existing resident of Derby and work within Derby in a key role, such as health, education, emergency services, local authority, or essential community services. Your household income must fall within the affordability range, your home must be your main residence, and your household size should be suitable for the property. Ground-floor homes are prioritised for mobility needs or families with young children.
If you meet the criteria provided below and can provide the required referencing evidence, please enquire today and our friendly leasing team will be in touch.
Description
Come home to Castleward Place and settle down in this stylish pet-friendly 1 bed home.
Perfect for downsizers, couples or solo living, it's brand-new and comes with a double garage for flexible storage options - whether you've got one or two cars, motorcycles, bikes or a hobby that likes to spread out.
Upstairs you'll find a welcoming open-plan living room and dining kitchen with Juliet balcony alongside a bright airy double bedroom.
You'll be a short stroll away from Derbion and its huge range of shops and restaurants, as well as peaceful riverside walks, Derby station and the hospital. For commuters, the M1 is just ten miles away to reach towns and cities across the region.
Take your pick from two major supermarkets within walking distance, along with a gym and inspiring green space for exercise and relaxation.
Our resident services team is on hand to provide support, share local knowledge and help you feel at home from day one.
Available at a discounted market rent, take out a flexible tenancy and relax into your new home.
A snapshot of your new home:
Type: 1 bed Yarrow house
Location: Castleward, Derby
Energy-efficient: EPC rating - B
Your new home has:
Generous open-plan living area for chilling out and catching up
Dining area for quick breakfasts, leisurely lunches and evening meals
Stylish kitchen with sleek units and reliable integrated appliances
Double bedroom with space e to keep outfits organised
Contemporary bathroom for singing in the shower or sinking into the tub
Covered parking bay
Additional storage room to the ground floor for extra flexibility
You'll also enjoy:
Quick walking access to Derbion shopping centre and Derby train station
Neighbouring green space alongside the River Derwent
Dedicated resident services team on hand to support you
Residents' app
The reassurance of a professional landlord
Nil Deposit option available
This home is available with flatfair's Nil Deposit solution. Skip the traditional tenancy deposit and pay a one-off check-in fee equal to 28% of one month's rent (+VAT). It's a simple upfront alternative that can help reduce moving costs. Please note this fee is non-refundable and cannot be used to cover any future damages.
Who's my landlord?
Renting with Placefirst means stability, service and no surprises. Our homes come with rolling tenancies, giving you the flexibility to rent for as long as you need. We're a pet-friendly landlord with a dedicated resident services team, access to in-house maintenance support and emergency assistance when required.
IMPORTANT - This home is offered as part of the Discounted Market Rent scheme on this development. As such there is an eligibility criteria that must be met and is as follows:
CRITERIA FOR DISCOUNTED MARKET RENT HOMES:
All applications are based on minimum household affordability of 30 x the monthly rent payment up to a maximum of 36 x the monthly rent. If the applicant has historic or current credit issues such as CCJs, IVAs and bankruptcy then these must be disclosed before a holding deposit is paid so we can establish whether you are likely to be accepted for tenancy.
All applicants over the age of 18 are referenced through Let Alliance against a criteria agreed with the landlord and will include proof of identification, proof of residence, credit check, right to rent check. All applications are subject to contract.
This property must be the applicants main residence.
In addition applicant must fulfil the following criteria:
- Keyworker Criteria - a household with at least one individual in employment that is employed in the keyworker sector.
- Local Connection - a household that currently resides in the following postcode areas DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73, DE74 and DE99
Evidence of the above will be required before a tenancy is agreed.
This home is available with flatfair's No Deposit solution. Skip the traditional deposit and pay a one-off check-in fee equal to 28% of one month's rent (+VAT). It's a simple, upfront alternative that keeps moving costs down - though please note this fee is non-refundable and can't be used to cover any future damages.
One thing to bear in mind: images are representative of the quality and finish of our homes. We recommend arranging a viewing to see the exact property type and layout available.
Key features
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Flats / Apartments - Coach House
Unfurnished
More features
Brand-new, energy-efficient home | Open-plan living area with Juliet balcony | flatfair's Nil Deposit solution | On site parking available | Long-term tenancies available | Resident Services Manager and 24/7 in-house maintenance | Central location within walking distance of city centre, station and hospital | Affordable monthly rent under the discounted market rent scheme (DMR) | Gross Household income cap - £36,900
More details
- Property type
- Flats / Apartments - Coach House
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £1095
- Weekly price
- £253
- Available from
- 14/09/2026
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Canal Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, Derby.