Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, DE6

A charming detached stone cottage with an impressive garden and driveway, set in the idyllic village of Fenny Bentley within the Peak District National Park. The gross internal area extends to approximately 1,200sq.ft.

This delightful detached stone cottage is situated in the sought-after village of Fenny Bentley, just three miles north of Ashbourne. A date stone above the front door reads 1850, although parts of the cottage are believed to be even older. Hinckley Fields was formerly two separate cottages and is now arranged as one property, though it could easily be utilised as a main residence with an adjoining one-bedroom annexe for a dependent relative.
The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and a multi-fuel burner in the living room. An abundance of character and charm is evident throughout, creating a truly enchanting home. To the rear, the cottage backs onto open fields and enjoys an impressive, beautifully maintained cottage garden enclosed by traditional dry stone walling.

Interior – Entrance is via a wooden door into the entrance hall with stone flag flooring. The fitted kitchen/diner features a range of in-frame units with solid wood worktops. Appliances include a Stanley range providing cooking and heating, plumbing for a dishwasher, and space for a fridge freezer. The living room boasts a stunning original stone fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove, a beamed ceiling, and dual-aspect windows with shutters. A door leads to an inner hall/utility area with fitted cupboards and a staircase rising to the first floor.
The sitting room is accessed via steps down from the first-floor landing and also has a door to the front. Stairs rise to a platform bedroom with a mezzanine balcony and vaulted ceiling. There is also a utility area with further cabinets and worktops, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge, and a vaulted ceiling.
From the main landing, there is a generously sized principal bedroom with a built-in cupboard, a further bedroom, and a fitted family bathroom with skylight. The third bedroom is a platform bedroom positioned above the sitting room and features the aforementioned mezzanine balcony — a most unusual and characterful feature.
The sitting room, adjoining kitchen/utility area, shower room and platform bedroom could offer potential to be used as a self-contained annexe or possibly as a holiday let, subject to any necessary consents.

Exterior – A driveway provides ample parking for three vehicles. Steps lead up to the rear garden, where there are two garden sheds and a greenhouse. The principal garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked display borders, a side pergola, and raised beds for vegetables and plants. The garden has a true cottage feel, particularly beautiful during the summer months, and a stone wall backs onto open fields, affording impressive views.

Locality - Fenny Bentley is a charming village, just 2.5 miles north of Ashbourne, set within the breathtaking scenery of the Peak District National Park. It is ideally positioned for enjoying the surrounding countryside, with the renowned Tissington Trail close by for walking and cycling. The village offers excellent local amenities, including two popular pubs – The Bentley Brook Inn and The Coach and Horses – as well as the FitzHerbert C of E Primary School. Families will also appreciate that the village falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEG’s).

Owner's perspective - "Having previously been able to enjoy properties that were both private and peaceful, after my divorce, following 30 years of marriage, I was very limited in properties I could buy as a character property nut! Hinckley Fields provided a totally heavenly location and solution for me. Initially I found the sheep noisy (!) otherwise it ticked all my boxes and I will especially miss the garden. Having owned a garden centre for 20 years it’s a really beautiful garden. If my grandchildren were nearer I would never be leaving Hinckley Fields."

Location - what3words: ///traded.refreshed.fits - Postcode: DE6 1LD

Material Information Guidance Notes - Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band E. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage, oil tank and internet connection. Estimated highest broadband speeds available via Ofcom are 6mb standard, 44mb superfast & 1,800mb ultrafast. Fenny Bentley is located in the conservation area.