3 bedroom cottage

BENNET SAMWAYS are delighted to offer for sale this sumptuous and characterful three bedroom Grade II Listed detached cottage situated in the heart of the highly sought after village of Marston Montgomery. The gross internal area is 1,100sq.ft.

A lovely sized plot of 0.12 acres with a pretty garden and a long driveway providing ample parking. The village has a vibrant community with newly built village hall and The Crown Inn village pub next door. Loads of local rural walks around glorious Derbyshire Dales countryside with the Weaver Hills in the distance.

Interior - Entrance is either from the front brick porch or easier through the back door which is more convenient from the driveway. The porch leads into this magnificent sized sitting room. A lovely room to sit and relax or indeed entertain with friends and family. There is an inset log burning stove, an oak floor, a staircase leading off to the first floor and a door leading straight into the fitted kitchen/diner. This room has base and wall mounted units with ample storage and worktops along with plenty of space for a comfortable sized dining table and chairs.
There is a range cooker available by separate negotiation with extractor fan. Plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for dishwasher, and space for fridge freezer. There is wooden effect flooring and a doorway leading into a versatile boot room. Access to the rear and a door into a spacious guest cloakroom with fitted suite. On the first floor accommodation there is a landing with doors off to the various rooms. A spacious and impressive master bedroom with fitted wardrobes. A good sized bedroom two and double bedroom three. There's a bathroom with a white suite which includes a bath with shower.

Exterior - The property is set in an attractive plot with the village church on one side and village pub on the other side. There is a good size, main garden with lawns and display borders, packed with a variety of shrubs and herbaceous perennials. A raised patio on the front providing an ideal area to soak up the afternoon sunshine. There is a long gravel driveway, providing ample parking for at least six cars which leads to a detached large garage with power and lighting. There is a side raised paved area that wraps around the side of the house which leads to a really pretty rear courtyard style garden with original pavers. There is a brick outbuilding housing the oil tank and ideal log store.

Locality - Marston Montgomery a beautiful quaint village in a quiet corner of the Derbyshire Dales, located 7 miles from Ashbourne and 15 miles from Derby. Also convenient for A50/ M6/ M1 Commuting Network.Within the village there is Marston Montgomery Primary School, village hall, a pub in the heart of the village known as ‘The Crown Inn’ and the Church of Saint Giles dates back to Norman times. There is lovely selection of varying styles of architecture surrounded by glorious countryside. Within a few miles there are excellent private schools with Abbotsholme School, Denstone College and the JCB Academy. Marston Montgomery is also within the catchment area of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) in Ashbourne. Golf is available in Ashbourne and Uttoxeter - the new Championship standard JCB Golf Course is close by, as is the Uttoxeter Racecourse. As well as the world famous Peak District just around the corner.

Owner's perspective - "I’ve loved living at Betwixt which has been the most perfect cottage in the heart of Marston Montgomery, a friendly village with a thriving community. Although a traditional cottage it’s spacious inside and out, which has allowed me to have family and friends over with ample space to entertain inside and plenty of parking outside – the long driveway has been such a bonus and not usually found with a cottage. Betwixt is cosy, comfortable and welcoming all year but especially on winter nights, snuggled up in the lounge with my log burner has to be my favourite time of year here! It’s surrounded by beautiful countryside which over the years I’ve spent many happy hours walking my dogs. And yet it is so convenient for the towns of Ashbourne and Uttoxeter and easy access to the A50 which has been so important for me. Betwixt really has been a wonderful place to live."

Agent's notes - Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band E. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, oil for central heating, mains drainage and internet connection. Estimated broadband speeds available via Ofcom are 8mb standard & 39mb superfast. Please note: The property has some holiday let commitments and completion is available towards the end of May 2024. (For potential earlier completions then there could be additional cost.)