Watery Lane, Scropton

An impressive four-bedroom detached family home, occupying a private position within the sought-after village of Scropton, enjoying beautiful views across the surrounding countryside. Offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, the property benefits from two reception rooms, a generous kitchen diner, four double bedrooms and a recently refitted en-suite wet room. Externally, a substantial south-facing garden, ample driveway parking and an attached double garage complete this attractive countryside home.

Accommodation - Ground Floor

The property is approached via a private driveway, with an entrance leading into a spacious hallway featuring exposed brickwork and access to the principal ground-floor accommodation.

The main living room extends from the front to the rear of the property, offering excellent proportions and an abundance of natural light. Exposed ceiling beams and a feature brick fireplace housing a log-burning stove introduce warmth and character, while sliding patio doors provide direct access to the rear garden.

A further generously proportioned reception room offers flexibility for a variety of uses, whether as a formal dining room, additional sitting room or family room. Sliding doors open onto the garden, creating a connection between the internal living space and outdoor entertaining areas.

The kitchen diner forms a central feature of the home, providing ample space for both cooking and dining. Fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry and work surfaces, the kitchen incorporates a central island and a large cooker, with windows enjoying views across the surrounding countryside. The adjoining utility room provides additional storage, worktop space and provisions for laundry appliances.

Completing the ground-floor accommodation is a fourth double bedroom, currently also utilised as a home office. This versatile room could equally accommodate guests or provide ground-floor sleeping accommodation, with a separate WC conveniently positioned nearby.

First Floor

A spacious landing provides access to three substantial double bedrooms, with additional space beneath the eaves.

The master bedroom is particularly impressive in its proportions, comfortably accommodating a king-size bed alongside additional bedroom furniture and a seating area. Built-in storage provides practical wardrobe space, while the recently refurbished en-suite wet offers a contemporary finish.

Bedrooms two and three are both generously sized doubles, benefiting from countryside views and useful storage within the eaves. The two bedrooms are connected by an additional storage room, presenting potential for alternative uses, subject to any necessary alterations and consents.

Outside

The property occupies a private position, approached along a driveway and benefiting from ample off-road parking for at least four vehicles.

To the rear is a substantial south-facing garden, providing an excellent outdoor space for families and entertaining. The garden enjoys an open outlook across the adjoining countryside, with low-level boundary fencing allowing uninterrupted appreciation of the surrounding landscape.

An attached double garage provides secure parking or additional storage, with a fully boarded area above offering further useful storage space.

Location

Scropton is an attractive rural village surrounded by the Staffordshire and Derbyshire countryside, offering a peaceful setting whilst remaining conveniently placed for everyday amenities and transport connections.

The neighbouring villages of Hatton and Sudbury provide access to a range of local facilities, including shops, public houses, a post office and primary schooling.

For a wider selection of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, the nearby towns of Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter are readily accessible, along with the city of Derby.

The surrounding countryside also offers numerous opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation, making the location particularly appealing to those seeking a village lifestyle without compromising on accessibility.

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