Coton-in-the-Clay, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6

A quintessential, Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to have been built in the 16th century, retaining an abundance of period features.

Description

A quintessential, Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to have been built in the 16th century. The property retains an abundance of period features, with the oak frame mostly exposed internally and other features including the original latch doors, leaded windows and exposed brickwork. The property enjoys a generous rear garden as well as a front and side lawn, in addition to a breakfast kitchen, sitting room a study, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The picket gate to the front of the property leads to the entrance door and into a small hall which is laid with a solid brick floor and provides cloak hanging. Directly off the hall there is a study to the rear of the property displaying exposed ceiling and wall timbers, with a leaded window out to the rear elevation.

Off the entrance hall to the right hand side is the charming breakfast kitchen, incorporating solid pine base and wall units and stone worksurfaces. Within the kitchen there are a number of ‘cottage style’ elements such as the open plate rack, the glass fronted cabinets and wicker basket drawers. Appliances within the kitchen include an under counter fridge freezer, a Belfast sink and a Rangemaster electric oven with griddle plate and a five ring electric hob. A small utility room is situated off the kitchen, to the rear of the property, providing space and plumbing for a washing machine alongside a secondary sink. The boiler is also housed within the utility room.

Accessible via the kitchen is the impressive, dual aspect sitting room, full of character with exposed ceiling and wall timbers, a focal point cast iron fireplace and a door out to the rear garden.

Stairs ascend from the kitchen to the first floor landing and on to the accommodation at this level. The main bedroom is positioned to the front of the property and is laid with laminate flooring and features a beamed ceiling, alongside an exposed brick chimney breast. Bedroom two is also situated to the front of the property with a feature fireplace and exposed beams. The tastefully appointed bathroom suite incorporates a free standing bath alongside a low level WC, a pedestal wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

Outside
The generous gardens of Thatched Cottage are undoubtedly a highlight of the property, with a small stretch of lawn to the front of the house, bordered by a hedge to the road and a rose / fox glove planted flower bed directly to the front of the property.

A lawn to the side of the property continues around to the principal garden to the rear aspect which is bound by a wall to the right, a hedge to the left hand boundary and a post and rail fence to the rear with a gate out to the parking area. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and provides a quiet retreat, overlooking open fields to the rear. There is a shared drive to the side of the property, leading to a parking area where there are two allocated parking spaces for Thatched Cottage.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Mains electricity, LPG gas central heating, private drainage and mains water are understood to be connected to the property.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Location

Coton in the Clay is a pleasant hamlet situated just East of the A515, with local facilities and amenities available in the village of Tutbury, just over 3 miles to the East. More comprehensive facilities are available in the popular market town of Uttoxeter, situated approximately 5.5 miles to the West. The A38 is 10 miles to the East with Derby being approximately 15 miles, Burton on Trent approximately 6 miles and Lichfield approximately 17 miles away. The M1 lies 22 miles to the East as does East Midlands airport. Lichfield train station provides rail access to London is as little of 1hr 17m. The Mosley Academy primary school is 3.5 miles away and holds an ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ rating (June 2014).

Square Footage: 970 sq ft



Additional Info

East Staffordshire Borough Council, tax band C.