3 bedroom detached house for sale

Charming cottage situated in an idyllic location, within walking distance of Ashbourne Town Centre. This spacious detached cottage is ideal for a professional couple, young family or someone looking to downsize. Quiet and tranquil spot, in a conservation area, off a no-through road with electric gates leading to parking for several cars. Hidden away and extremely private, the house and garden are not visible from the road and are surrounded by mature shrubs, trees and rustic old brick walls. The cottage and it’s gardens are South facing.

Accommodation summary

The cottage has exposed beams to the first floor and is centrally heated throughout. There is a recently fitted Victorian bathroom, and a newly fitted multifuel stove on a log store stand. All the windows and doors have matching double glazed leaded lights.

Ground Floor

An entrance hall leads to a cloakroom comprising of a wash hand basin built into unit with storage under and low-Level WC.

The dining room with stairs rising to the first floor has a large storage cupboard under.

The breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of high and low-level matching units finished with a roll top worksurface with inset stainless steel one and a quarter sink and drainer with Swan neck mixer taps. Integral appliances include a fridge freezer. There is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher and a built-in storage cupboard houses a wall mounted Worcester combination gas boiler. The room has a built in breakfast table and is finished with wood effect flooring. There is a separate door to the rear garden.

The sitting room has a recently added multifuel stove and a large south facing double glazed bay window .

First Floor

There is a spacious landing which leads to 3 double bedrooms all with exposed beams. The bathroom, also has an exposed beam, and comprises a white Victorian style suite to include, low Level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps and shaped panel bath with mixer taps and dual overhead drench shower and handhold shower. There is a double glazed Velux style skylight with fitted blind and built in shelved storage.

Outside

School Lane is a “No through road”, off which you will find Coachman’s Close (where Eyewell Cottage is one of three properties).

Electric remote controlled double gates lead to a gravel driveway providing parking and turning area. There are three timber stores, a log store and a pagoda with seating facing east for the morning sun in corner of this driveway. The area is surrounded by mature hedges and an old rustic high brick wall.

A pedestrian gate leads into an enclosed front garden, which encompasses a timber and glazed summer house, a cobbled edged path leading to the front of the property, a lawned garden and a paved seating area. There are established flower beds including hydrangea, magnolia, red Robin. A further small gate leads to the side garden with shaped lawn and a block paved seating area, which faces South East making it an ideal secret garden sun trap. There are more garden stores and established borders.

Location

Ashbourne offers excellent transport connectivity, with easy access to the A52 and A50 (just 10 miles away), linking directly to the A38, M1, and M6 motorways. The town is also well-served by regular bus services to Derby and Uttoxeter, and nearby train stations in Uttoxeter and Derby (Nottingham) provide convenient rail connections.

Often referred to as “The Gateway to the Peak District National Park,” Ashbourne is ideally located for both rural and urban access. The town is currently undergoing a £15 million regeneration initiative, Ashbourne Reborn, which aims to enhance its infrastructure and public spaces. Despite these exciting developments, Ashbourne retains its historic charm and strong community spirit. Signature events like Picnic in the Park and the centuries-old Royal Shrovetide Football Match reflect the town’s rich heritage. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy weekly Makers Markets, as well as a vibrant mix of cafés, wine bars, bistros, and boutique shops—offering something for everyone.

Education options in and around Ashbourne are excellent, with schooling available for all ages. This includes Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School and two well-regarded independent schools—Abbotsholme and Denstone College—both within 7 miles.

Recreational opportunities abound, including a popular 18-hole golf course right in Ashbourne. For golf enthusiasts, the nearby village of Rocester (just 7 miles away) is home to a world-class facility, host to LIV Golf events.

The town also features a fully equipped leisure centre within walking distance, offering a wide range of sports and fitness activities.

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Tenure Freehold

Services All mains’ services are connected to the property. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler provides hot water and the central heating system.

Local Authority Derbyshire Dales District Council

Council Tax Band D

EPC D

Website

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Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents The Avenue Anita Adams

Agents Notes

Secure Sale & Buyer Information Pack Disclosure

This property is being marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to help speed up the transaction and provide greater certainty for both buyers and sellers.

As part of this process, key legal searches are ordered at the point the property is listed, rather than after a sale is agreed. This work, which can typically take several weeks in a standard transaction, is prepared upfront and made available to the successful buyer as part of their legal due diligence.

To proceed with an offer, the successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT. This pack includes the searches and supporting legal information that a buyer would usually need to obtain separately after agreeing a purchase.

In addition, and in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks. These checks are payable separately and are required before the transaction can progress.

This upfront approach helps:

Reduce delays once an offer is agreed

Improve transparency for all parties

Support a smoother and more reliable sales process

Disclaimer Statement:

These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax band and energy performance rating through their legal representative.

Where applicable, this property is marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to support a faster and more transparent transaction. The successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT (£390 including VAT) in order to proceed with their offer. This pack includes key searches and supporting legal information that would ordinarily be obtained by a buyer after a sale is agreed.

In line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all named purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks.

The cost of AML checks is £20 + VAT per person (£24 including VAT) and is payable separately. All required AML checks must be completed before the transaction can progress.

We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of this information. Material information is provided in line with current National Trading Standards guidance and relevant consumer protection legislation. Please contact us if you require clarification on any point before making a transactional decision.