The Smithy, Wootton, Ellastone, Ashbourne

NESTLED IN THE CHARMING HAMLET of WOOTTON, this splendid detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and tranquillity. With countryside views, this property is an ideal retreat for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while remaining conveniently close to local amenities.

The heart of the home is a lovely living kitchen/dining room, designed to be both functional and inviting, making it perfect for family gatherings or hosting friends. With four/three well-proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms, there is plenty of room for family or guests, ensuring everyone has their own private space.

Outside, the 0.2 acre sunny garden plot is a delightful space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. The large driveway accommodates parking for up to three vehicles, and there is also planning permission in place for a garage, offering further potential for the new owner.

This beautiful home is a rare find in a peaceful setting, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to embrace a serene lifestyle in the heart of the countryside. Whether you are a growing family or seeking a quiet retreat, this property is sure to impress.

Fast Fibre Internet Speed & MHVR ( Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery )

Wootton is a beautiful conservation area. Viewing is strongly recommended.

The Location - The Smithy is nicely set back along an attractive country non-through road, offering walks into the Peak National District, Ellastone and beyond. Wootton has a very active Cricket Club and in the neighbouring village of Ellastone there is a local village hall, The Duncombe Arms public house where they offer award winning pub classics and fine dining in addition to guest accommodation.

The market towns of Ashbourne (just 5 miles in distance) and Uttoxeter (just 8 miles in distance). There are a number of golf courses in the area and Uttoxeter Race Course. Schools in the area are Denstone Primary School, Thomas Alleyne’s Secondary School and JCB Academy. For private education there are Abbotsholme and Denstone College, both less than 5 miles away.

Wootton is a noted conservation area with Parish room and ideally placed with easy commuting to Derby (16 miles) and the JCB Factory is also convenient. Nottingham and Manchester are both 50 minutes (32 and 36 miles respectively). The A50 dual carriageway some 7 miles to the south and provides onward travel to East Midlands International Airport, 40 minutes and the M1 32 miles approximately. The M6 is 30 minutes (24 miles approximately).

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 6.18 x 2.55 (20'3" x 8'4") - With entrance door with inset window and matching double glazed side windows, two further additional double glazed windows all having fitted blinds, stone flagged floors with underfloor heating and feature curved staircase with attractive balustrade leading to first floor.

Lounge - 5.21 x 3.88 (17'1" x 12'8") - With chimney breast with attached oak lintel incorporating log burning stove and raised stone hearth, patterned wood flooring with underfloor heating, matching skirting boards and windowsills, countryside views, triple aspect, double glazed widows to front, triple glazed to rear, double glazed French doors opening onto lovely gardens and internal oak veneer door.

Study/Bedroom Four - 3.58 x 3.42 (11'8" x 11'2") - With matching patterned wood flooring with underfloor heating, countryside views, triple glazed window and internal oak veneer door.

Dining Area - 5.51 x 2.63 (18'0" x 8'7") - With matching stone flagged floors with underfloor heating and two triple glazed windows both having fitted blinds and countryside views.

Living Kitchen - 7.11 x 4.03 (23'3" x 13'2") -

Snug Area - With charming corner multi- burning stove, countryside views, open space leading into kitchen area, stone flagged floors with underfloor heating and triple glazed window.

Kitchen Area - With one and a half stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, a comprehensive range of fitted base cupboards including drawers with solid wood worktops, AEG induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, built-in Neff double electric fan assisted oven, space for fridge/freezer, stone flagged floors with underfloor heating, two double glazed windows both having fitted blinds, spotlights to ceiling and open space leading into snug area.

Pantry Cupboard - With louvre doors, fitted shelving and light.

Utility Room - 2.41 x 2.16 (7'10" x 7'1") - With single stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, fitted base cupboards, wood worktops, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, underfloor heating, vaulted ceiling incorporating Velux skylight window, cupboard housing the heat recovery unit, double glazed window with fitted blind, built-in utility cupboard and front access door with inset window.

Cloakroom/Wet Room - 2.13 x 1.21 (6'11" x 3'11") - With underfloor heating, low level WC, fitted washbasin, shower tiled splash-backs, vaulted ceiling with Velux skylight window, cupboard housing the high-efficiency hot water cylinder and double glazed obscure window with fitted blind.

First Floor -

Landing - A charming landing with feature curved balustrade and handrail, high ceiling, small seating area, three doble glazed windows all having fitted blinds and built-in double storage cupboard with shelving housing the heat recovery unit.

Double Bedroom One - 5.26 x 3.88 (17'3" x 12'8") - With triple aspect countryside views, two double glazed windows with fitted blinds, triple glazed window fitted blind to rear, open square archway leading into walk-in wardrobe/dressing room area and internal door.

Walk-In Wardrobe/Dressing Room - 3.16 x 1.52 (10'4" x 4'11") - With fitted clothes rail, shelving, vaulted ceiling with Velux style skylight window, open square archway leading into bedroom and internal door giving access to en-suite.

En-Suite Wet Room - 3.03 x 2.09 (9'11" x 6'10") - With WC, fitted washbasin, shower, tiled splash-backs, under floor heating, vaulted ceiling with Velux style skylight window, shaver point, heated chrome towel rail/radiator and internal door.

Double Bedroom Two - 4.05 x 3.50 (13'3" x 11'5") - With double glazed window with fitted blind and internal door.

Double Bedroom Three - 4.02 x 3.51 (13'2" x 11'6") - With fitted shelving, countryside views, triple glazed window to rear with roller blind and internal door.

Family Bathroom - 2.34 x 2.11 (7'8" x 6'11") - With bath with shower over and curved shower screen door, washbasin, low level WC, tiled splash-backs, shaver point, heated chrome towel rail/radiator, vaulted ceiling incorporating Velux style skylight window, under floor heating, two further double glazed windows both having fitted blinds, countryside views and internal door.

Lovely Gardens - Being of a true delight and asset to the sale of this particular property is its lovely, well kept gardens with shaped lawns, a varied selection of shrubs, plants, trees, Indian stone pathways, natural stone retaining walls, Indian stone patios, laurel hedges and countryside views. Timber shed, greenhouse and child’s Wendy house.

Driveway - A tarmac driveway provides car standing spaces for three cars. Electric car charging point.

Garage Space - We believe that planning permission has been granted for a garage. (See vendor for further details).

Council Tax - F - East Staffordshire