Repton, Derbyshire

ASHCROFT

Ashcroft enjoys an elevated position in a sought after village with the rare benefit of 2.25 acres of grass paddocks and views over rolling countryside. The property was built in 1954 remaining family owned until this time.

This sale of Ashcroft represents a unique opportunity to acquire a 1950s detached bungalow with excellent potential to further extend, located in the highly sought after village of Repton having the rare benefit of grass paddocks to the rear extending to 2.25 acres. Internally, the property briefly comprises of an entrance porch, reception hallway, living room having french doors opening onto patio/ garden, dining room with wood burning stove, fitted breakfast kitchen, and utility room. Additionally, there are four bedrooms, an ensuite to the principal bedroom, and a family bathroom. Outside there are mature low maintenance gardens to the front and rear, the driveway leads to parking for numerous vehicles with access to the grass paddocks. A garage / workshop is attached to the house - viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this opportunity. This property is ideal for those seeking a home with scope to further develop, located within a highly convenient village/community and suitable for equestrian use.

GROUND FLOOR

The home is accessed to the front via an entrance porch with a front entrance door leading into a central reception entrance hallway. The hallway provides access to the reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. The living room enjoys french doors that provide access to the garden and also connects to the spacious dining room with a wood burning stove. There is a fitted breakfast kitchen with pantry, the kitchen connects to a utility room and inner hall which provides access to the principal bedroom and dining room. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an ensuite and is well positioned in the property to create annex/ independent living if required.

Furthermore, there are three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. It should be noted that there is excellent potential to develop this property - the current owners have in the past had plans drawn to convert the roof space into extra accommodation, the plans are available for reading if required.

SELLER INSIGHT

The land was owned by my grandparents and has been a part of our family since the 1920s. My parents built the property in 1954 just before I was born and I moved away in the mid-1980s before coming back in the early 1990s to care for my mother, so it’s always been my family home and it has a big place in our hearts,” say the owners.

“Set on an elevated position, Ashcroft benefits from a private driveway and two acres of grass paddocks with unrestricted views over the rolling countryside. The front and rear private patio areas take advantage of morning, afternoon, and evening sun, so there’s always a warm spot to sit and relax in the sunshine. The mature gardens are designed with low maintenance in mind, so there’s ample opportunity to enjoy the outside space with friends and family. We’ve hosted many formal and informal gatherings here and the paddocks are ideal for larger events as there’s plenty of space for marquees.”

“We believe that this is a truly unique property with boundless opportunity for improvement and it’s absolutely ideal for a growing family. The large breakfast kitchen is bathed in the morning sunshine, whilst patio doors in the lounge perfectly frame the beautiful sunsets. The dining room is the place to be on a cold winters day where we will quite often be found relaxing around the cosy wood burner. The annex has worked very well for us as it’s a fabulous space for multigenerational living, ideal for family members of all ages. We had no intention of leaving this property which has never been on market, however, family is everything and we’re moving to be closer to ours.”

“The location has been perfect for us. Repton, the medieval Capital of Mercia, has a wealth of history to explore and a vast range of local amenities, including our brand-new village hall with its lovely café, several notable pubs, takeaways, restaurant, Post Office, convenience store, butchers, beauticians, and hairdressers which are all within walking distance. There are numerous clubs to take part in and historic National Trust properties, garden centres, and cinemas are only a short drive away. We benefit from good road and rail links, and our local airports are East Midlands and Birmingham, so everything we need is easily accessible.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

OUTSIDE

The home is approached by a shared sweeping entrance leading to the large driveway to the rear aspect. There is off-road parking for numerous vehicles, access to a garage, and gate leading to grass paddocks with a stable and field store. There is a lawned garden to the rear with patio area and aluminium greenhouse which enjoy a westerly aspect and unrestricted views over the rolling countryside. Furthermore, there are lawned garden areas to the front, which offer excellent potential to create a driveway to the front aspect if required.

LOCATION

The home is located on the outskirts of the highly regarded village of Repton. There is an excellent range of local amenities including primary school, church, village hall with cafe, village shop, butchers, hairdressers/beauticians, takeaway, local inns and gastro pubs. Furthermore, Repton is well known for its international private school. The area has plenty of recreational pursuits and rural activities nearby - Calke Abbey National Trust Park, Staunton Harold, and water sports at Foremark reservoir. There is a local train station in nearby Willington and there is also a direct line to Euston London (1hr 10mins) from Tamworth Trent Valley station. Commuting links are excellent with the nearby A38 and A50 roads, for international travel both East Midlands and Birmingham International airports are within easy reach.

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Services

Gas Fired Central Heating, Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage

Tenure

Freehold – Please note there is an ‘overage clause’ on the grass paddocks, contact the agent for more details.

Local Authority

South Derbyshire District Council

Council Tax Band: E Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01332 973 888 / 07726 314 580

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Website

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Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday By appointment only

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 16.12.2022

FINE & COUNTRY

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in over 300 locations, spanning Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia, we combine widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

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With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

I have specialised in selling premium and rural properties for over 20 years using my expertise to achieve successful sales for my clients and their purchasers.

As the trusted property professional for my clients I understand that selling and or buying a home is potentially complex and deeply personal, with a lot at stake financially. This perspective on the process and responsibility felt for my clients drives me to truly be an expert at my job, removing stresses, simplifying and making the experience truly enjoyable for all involved. I want the clients and their purchasers to feel supported and that they have a trusted advisor on their side.

I believe communicating effectively and always being available for my clients is a crucial ingredient to successfully market your home, negotiate and secure the highest possible price and the cleanest terms for sale. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything I do both professionally and personally.

I am married to Lindsay and we have three young children - two girls and a boy, a dog and two cats. We live in rural Derbyshire and enjoy the outdoor life and surrounding countryside to the fullgetting out there walking and cycling at any opportunity. As a family we enjoy holidays exploring Britain and have a particular love of France. My personal interests are mountain biking, road cycling and have a huge passion for rugby union following Leicester Tigers and England.

I was born in Derby and at the age of six moved to the North West living in Formby due to my fathers career. Subsequently moving to rural Nottinghamshire and attending Southwell Minster School, this is where my passion for rugby union really flourished having the opportunity to play for School, Club and Three Counties.

My interest in sport led me to study sports science at the University of Sunderland achieving Bsc Hons degree. After graduating I commenced my career in estate agency within prestigious firm in Hampstead, London. Drawn back to rural roots and sporting interests I joined a premier firm in Derbyshire.

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