Brown Lane, Milltown, Ashover, S45

This stone built cottage, which is situated in a hamlet close to the highly sought after Ashover village, stands to a generous gardens and grounds with the advantage of substantial outbuildings. Internally, the cottage is very well presented and oozes both character and charm with features including ceiling beams, exposed stone, fireplaces and mullioned windows. The spacious accommodation comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen with walk-in pantry, wine cellar and WC to the ground floor; whilst at first floor level there are two large double bedrooms, plus family bathroom.

Outside, the gardens and grounds are extensive and comprise of generous lawns with mature trees and planting, plus there is the added benefit of substantial outbuildings, one providing workshop, studio, home office space or, potentially, could be converted to additional living space, subject to the necessary planning consents being sought. A second outbuilding provides useful workshop / storage space, plus there is a garage store and greenhouse located in the rear garden.

All in all, the cottage offers delightful rural living and would suit those seeking an outdoor lifestyle with an abundance of countryside on the doorstep.

The popular hamlet of Milltown lies to the southern outskirts of Ashover where amenities include GP surgery, local shops and cafe, popular pubs, playing fields, community centre and highly regarded primary schooling. There are good links to neighbouring centres of employment and with the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham also within daily commuting distance.

ACCOMMODATION
To the centre of the cottage, a wooden and part glazed door opens to an entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, and door opening to a...

WC - with WC and wash hand basin. Window to the side.

From the hallway, a multi-glazed door to the right opens into the...

Sitting room - 4.98m x 4.30m (16' 4" x 14' 1") a good sized reception room with windows to three elevations providing good natural light. Period features include mullioned windows, ceiling beams and to one elevation the exposed stone wall provides a fireplace with lintel beam and bread oven and which houses a multi-fuel stove.

From the hallway, a second multi-paned door opens into the...

Dining room - 4.39m x 4.340m (14' 5" x 14' 1") again with ceiling beams, mullioned windows and as a focal point an original cast iron stove to the gritstone fireplace. Two windows allow a pleasing aspect over the front courtyard garden and a third internal window borrows light from the kitchen. A period panelled door opens to the...

Wine cellar - with window, exposed stone walls, vaulted stone ceiling and stone thralls. An excellent space for coat, boot and other storage and wine, as may be desired.

From the dining room, a multi-glazed door opens to the...

Kitchen - 3.68m x 3.60m (12' 1" x 11' 10") of a delightful "farmhouse" design with solid wooden cupboards, drawers and dresser, tiled work tops incorporate a composite sink and drainer with antique style mixer tap. To the substantial gritstone fireplace stands a range style cooker. There are ceiling beams, exposed stone wall, windows to the front and side, plus leaded window looking into the dining room, space for daily dining and a stable style door which allows direct access to the front courtyard.

An open doorway leads to the...

Pantry - with a similar range of cupboards, drawers and work surfaces and open shelving. A door leads as a second access into the wine cellar.

From the entrance hallway, stairs rise to the first floor galleried landing with dual aspect windows, ample space for occasional furniture, and solid wooden door opening to...

Bedroom 1 - 4.98m x 4.30m (16' 4" x 14' 1") a generous double bedroom with windows to the front and side, plus Velux window to the rear roof slope. To one side, a shower enclosure with glazed door and shower fitting. There is access to to the roof void via a loft hatch.

Across the landing, a similar door opens to...

Bedroom 2 - 4.39m x 4.30m (14' 5" x 14' 1") a second spacious double, with front aspect window and Velux roof light. Loft access hatch. A door opens to the...

Bathroom - 3.60m x 3.22m (11' 10" x 10' 7") larger than expected with dual aspect windows and feature gritstone fireplace. There is a panelled bath with Victorian style mixer taps and hand held spray, WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin. There is ample space for occasional furniture and storage cupboards, plus access to the roof void.
OUTSIDE & PARKING
Accessed off Brown Lane down a short private drive, alongside which is an area of lawn and planting, leads to a pair of wooden gates which open and provide access into the grounds. To the left is the first of two substantial outbuildings...

Outbuilding 1 - an attractive building, built of stone beneath a slate roof with dovecot / clock tower to the centre. Double doors open to a spacious double height workshop / studio / home working space, or teenagers den with wrought iron spiral staircase to the "mezzanine" level. There is power, light, window to the front, Velux roof light and a door open to a cloakroom / WC with wash hand basin and a second door opens to a useful ancillary room / office. The building could potentially be converted to additional residential accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Outbuilding 2 - located across from Outbuilding 1, and being stone built with wooden entrance door, power, light and triple windows facing the front. The space offers an excellent workshop facility for the keen DIYer, plus storage options for bikes, gardening equipment and other outdoor accessories.

To the front of the cottage, an area of stone slabbed courtyard with gravelled seating and feature stone well. A delightful spot to enjoy family relaxation and alfresco dining.

The principal gardens are found to the side and rear and are substantial in size. Off the courtyard, stone steps rise to a lawned area with attractive pond, mature trees and other planting, plus central curved pathway leading to a stone boundary wall with open arched access to the grounds at the rear of the cottage. The grounds at the rear are generous and mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and large pockets of planting.

A second option to access the rear gardens is via a flight of stone steps located to the left hand side of the cottage, which rise to a smaller area of lawn, which has access to the green house and garage / store. By the garage store, a flight of stone steps provide access down to a patio seating area and further steps descend to the courtyard and the side of the cottage adjacent to Outbuilding 2.

Overall, the substantial gardens and grounds provide a wonderful area for children and family pets alike to play, discover and create adventure. There is also ample space for the keen gardener to hone their skills with vegetable growing and further cultivation / landscaping.

TENURE - Freehold

SERVICES - All mains services are available to the property, which enjoys the benefit of gas fired central heating. No specific test has been made on the services or their distribution.

EPC RATING - Current 53E/ Potential 81B

COUNCIL TAX - Band F

FIXTURES & FITTINGS - Only the fixtures and fittings mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Certain other items may be taken at valuation if required. No specific test has been made on any appliance either included or available by negotiation.

DIRECTIONS - From Matlock Crown Square, take Causeway Lane out of the town, passing the football ground and on through Matlock Green. Rise up The Cliff and continue on into Tansley. Proceed through Tansley before turning left just beyond the garden centre onto the B6014. Continue for around 1 ½ miles before locating a left turn onto Oaksedge Lane. Proceed along Oaksedge Lane before locating Brown Lane off to the right, which is a narrow single lane. Continue along Brown Lane and Spencer's Cottage can be found on the right hand side, identified by the Agents For Sale board.

WHAT3WORDS - upper.bulge.cuff

VIEWING - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Matlock office .

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