Cottage for sale in Ashbourne Road, Winkhill, Staffordshire Moorlands ST13

A unique and rare opportunity to purchase this versatile two-bedroom cottage, which was formally a brick stables and was tastefully converted into high a specification home in 2021. The property is nestled within 4.21 acres of land, which comprises of grassland, pond, mature gardens, wildlife area and driveways. The vendor when undertaking the works, was keen for the property to have green credentials and low running costs. With this in mind, the property has installed, photovoltaic panels, battery storage, heat pump and underfloor heating to the ground floor. This green technology has resulted in low running costs and an EPC rating of band B.

The land is located next to the River Hamps and provides stunning views and that calming noise of running water. The vendor has created a pond and wildlife area, which attracts a huge variety of wildlife throughout the year. A number of timber shelters are located across the land, ideal for livestock.

You're welcomed into the property via an open porch with glazed side and into the kitchen through the stable door. The galley style kitchen is a light and airy space with Velux style windows, has a good range of fitted units to the base level, wood worksurface, ceramic sink, space for a washing machine, free standing fridge and access to the shower room and steps down to the dining room. The shower room has a walk-in shower with chrome fitment, wash hand basin and low-level WC. The dining room has exposed wood beams, electric for a cooker, ample room for a dining table and chairs and access to the first floor. The living room/bedroom has exposed wood beams, access to the front patio and cupboard housing the immersion heated tank.

To the first floor is the sitting room/bedroom, vaulted ceiling with wood beams. Bedroom one has an WC and shower cubicle, with wash hand basin.

Externally the property is accessed from the side via a private track from the Ashbourne Road and through a gated entry. The land is located adjacent to the property and a gravel driveway to the side.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this unique home, its stunning uninterrupted views, versatile layout, high specification and land.

Ground Floor

Open Porch

Timber, glazed open construction.

Kitchen (14' 8'' x 5' 0'' (4.46m x 1.53m))

Two skylights, wooden stable door, under floor heating, fitted base units, wood work surface, ceramic sink and drainer, chrome mixer tap, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, tiled splash backs, inset downlights, shower room off.

Shower Room (8' 5'' x 5' 1'' (2.57m x 1.54m))

Shower enclosure, chrome fitment, vanity wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap, low level WC, extractor fan, inset downlights, under floor heating.

Dining Room (16' 0'' x 12' 7'' (4.88m x 3.83m))

Access to the first floor, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, UPVC double glazed patio doors to the frontage, under floor heating, exposed beams, tiled floor.

Living Room / Bedroom (16' 4'' x 11' 9'' (4.97m x 3.59m))

UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, UPVC double glazed patio doors to the frontage, tiled floor, under floor heating, exposed beams, airing cupboard.

Airing Cupboard

Housing immersion heating tank.

First Floor

Bedroom / Sitting Room (16' 5'' x 11' 11'' (5.00m x 3.64m))

Velux style skylight, UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, exposed beams, vaulted ceiling, stairs to the ground floor, wall mounted radiator.

WC

Low level WC.

Bedroom One (16' 5'' x 12' 10'' (5.00m x 3.91m))

UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, en-suite WC, shower enclosure, chrome fitment, bowl sink, chrome mixer tap, tiled splashback, radiator, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams.

Externally

To the frontage, patio area, fenced boundary, pergola, water feature, gated access to the track.
To the side, gravel track from the Ashbourne Road, with the neighbouring property having a right of way over the track to their property.
The grassland located to the front has vehicle access through a gate, further parking, pond and wildlife area.