3 bed cottage for sale

Town End Lane, Swinscoe, Near Ashbourne DE6

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“A garden is a sanctuary for the soul, providing a peaceful escape from the chaos of daily life.” - Unknown

Occupying a generous plot in a picturesque rural setting, this charming cottage boasts beautifully maintained gardens and impressive views offering a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity. Inside, immaculate interiors blend modern comfort with timeless cottage character, resulting in a harmonious and inviting home that effortlessly balances contemporary living with rural charm.

Denise White Estate Agents Comments

We are delighted to present this fabulous detached cottage nestled in the charming village of Swinscoe. This impressive home perfectly blends the romance of a Beatrix Potter illustration with stylish, contemporary touches throughout. Thoughtfully renovated, it offers classic elegance combined with modern comfort.

At the heart of the home lies a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Beautiful stone-tiled flooring flows throughout, while large doors open onto the rear patio - complete with a BBQ area and hot tub - creating an exceptional space for entertaining and socialising. The kitchen features oak cabinetry, a range-style cooker, Belfast sink, generous worktops, and a striking stone splashback. The adjoining living area boasts a vaulted ceiling with skylights and expansive doors, offering a wonderful contrast to the cottage-style kitchen and flooding the space with natural light.

A practical utility room provides the perfect spot for wet dogs and muddy boots, alongside a stylish WC with bespoke panelling and statement wallpaper. From the kitchen, you are led into a separate snug - a warm, neutral retreat with a relaxed Scandi-inspired aesthetic. To the front of the home, a welcoming porch opens onto the magnificent garden. The main living room offers the ideal winter sanctuary, complete with a log burner and windows that beautifully frame the surrounding countryside.

Upstairs, a spacious galleried landing leads to three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom showcases exposed beams, while the second bedroom benefits from its own WC - ideal for guests. The remaining bedrooms are served by a truly impressive family bathroom, featuring a freestanding bath positioned to enjoy far-reaching countryside views, alongside a separate shower, creating a spa-like retreat.

Externally, the property continues to impress. There is off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a garage, and a useful store. A gated pathway leads to the front entrance, with wood-chipped paths winding through well-stocked borders and past a charming pond to a sunken firepit area. Beyond lies a generous lawn with a delightful summerhouse - perfect for relaxing or for children to enjoy.

A fenced section of the garden, accessed via a wooden arch adorned with clematis, reveals a vegetable garden with multiple beds, space for a greenhouse and chicken coop - ideal for those looking to embrace country living. The paved patio with wooden pergola and hot tub can be accessed directly from the kitchen or via gates from the driveway. Just a short distance from the house, a separate orchard with a variety of fruit trees further enhances the sense of rural abundance.

Overall, this exceptional home offers a slower pace of life in a picturesque rural setting - perfect for those wishing to grow their own produce, keep chickens, and fully embrace the beauty of the countryside.

Location

Swinscoe is a hamlet nestled on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands, just 4 miles from Ashbourne, 10 miles from Cheadle and 11 miles from Leek.

Ashbourne is a charming market town, with its winding cobbled streets, welcoming market place and handsome Tudor and Georgian Heritage. Known as 'The Gateway to Dovedale', while there's no doubt that it's the perfect base if you want to explore the spectacular limestone landscapes of the southern White Peak, it also pays to take a leisurely walking tour around town to immerse yourself in its fascinating history and architecture.

Ashbourne also has some fascinating foodie links. The original recipe for Ashbourne Gingerbread was acquired from French prisoners of war - in particular the personal chef of a captured French general - who were kept in the town during the Napoleonic wars (1799-1815).

The timber-framed Gingerbread Shop - now a Birds Bakery - can still be seen in St John Street and the Original Ashbourne Gingerbread can be purchased locally.

Shopping is a pure pleasure thanks to its plethora of small, family-run businesses and weekly open-air market. Browse for fine antiques, quality food and drink, designer fashion and much more, then relax over morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in a selection of cafés, inns and tea rooms.

Ashbourne is also famous for its ancient tradition of Royal Shrovetide Football - 'turned up', or started, by such famous figures as Prince Charles, Sir Stanley Matthews and The Duke of Devonshire. Played each Shrovetide Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, it's a unique and unruly event that bears little resemblance to the modern game!

Walkers, cyclists and horse riders will appreciate the fact that the town also sits at the start of the traffic-free Tissington Trail - a green gateway to Dovedale and the Pennine Bridleway, linking up farther north with the popular High Peak Trail.

Entrance Porch (0.86 x 1.44 (2'9" x 4'8" ))

Continued stone tiled flooring. Wooden door to the side aspect. Storage cupboard. Ceiling light. Access into WC.

Kitchen Dining Living (6.98 x 6.99 max (22'10" x 22'11" max ))

Continued stone tiled flooring. Three wall mounted column radiators. Oak base unit with Work surfaces above. Range style electric cooker with gas hob. Belfast sink with mixer tap above. Two UPVC double glazed window to the side aspects. Sliding doors to the side aspect. Two skylight. Partially vaulted ceiling. Inset spotlights. Pendant light.

Wc (0.88 x 2.14 (2'10" x 7'0" ))

Continued stone tiled flooring. Spoke panelling. Wall mounted radiator. Low-level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Obscured UPVC double glazed window with stone sill to the side aspect. Ceiling light.

Utility (2.55 x 2.11 (8'4" x 6'11" ))

Continued stone tiled flooring. Oak base units with Work surfaces above. Sink and drainer unit with mixer tap above. Wall mounted column radiator. Undercounter space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Oak wall units. Space for American style fridge freezer. Inset Spotlight.

Snug (3.20 x 3.95 (10'5" x 12'11" ))

Continued stone tiled flooring. Column radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the front prospect. Four wall lights. Exposed beams.

Living Room (4.44 x 3.76 (14'6" x 12'4" ))

Fitted carpet. Column radiator. Stairs to the first floor accommodation. Log burner with stone hearth and wooden mantle. Three uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspect. Three wall lights. Exposed beams.

Porch (1.47 x 2.67 (4'9" x 8'9" ))

Stone tiled flooring. Three UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspect. Wooden door to the side side aspect. Ceiling light.

First Floor Landing

Fitted carpet. Skylight. Ceiling light. Loft access.

Bedroom One (3.43 x 3.47 (11'3" x 11'4" ))

Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Two wall lights. Skylight. Loft access.

Galleried Landing Area (2.50 x 3.04 (8'2" x 9'11" ))

Fitted carpet. Obscured UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Wall mounted column radiator. Inset spotlights. Access into: –

Bedroom Two (3.42 x 3.82 (11'2" x 12'6" ))

Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. Two UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspect. Ceiling light. Access into: –

Wc (1.53 x 0.90 (5'0" x 2'11" ))

Wood effect laminate flooring. Low level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Ceiling light.

Bedroom Three (3.22 x 3.97 (10'6" x 13'0" ))

Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Ceiling light.

Bathroom (2.44 x 3.43 (8'0" x 11'3" ))

Wood effect tiled flooring. Low level WC. Walk-in shower with rain-style shower head. Vanity unit with counter top sink. Towel rail. Free standing bath with free standing tap and shower attachment. UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Sky light. Inset spotlight. Extractor fan.

Outside

Externally there is a private driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a single garage and useful store room. There is gated access to both sides of the property.
The front garden is separated into three areas. The first is laid with wood chippings and hosts an array of mature plants and perennials with a pond and a sunken firepit overlooking the fields beyond. A lawned garden features a summerhouse and a paved patio seating area. A large vegetable garden is enclosed with fencing and drystone walling with a range of sunken vegetable beds. There is also space for a chicken coop and greenhouse.
A separate stone paved patio can be accessed from the kitchen with large sliding doors which features a hot tub and bbq area which is covered by an enclosed pergola.

Store (3.06 x 2.15 (10'0" x 7'0" ))

Door to the front aspect. Power and lighting.

Garage (3.52 5.57 (11'6" 18'3" ))

Up and over door to the front aspect. Window to the side aspect. Power and lighting.

Orchard

There is a separate parcel of land available via separate negotiation a short distance from the property which we believe is approximately 0.1 acres with fruit trees. The septic tank is also on this parcel of land.

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services connected
Council Tax: Staffordshire Moorlands Band C
No chain involved with the sale
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Please Note

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. Denise White Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings - prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.

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