Detached house for sale in Hillcrest, Swinscoe, Nr Ashbourne DE6

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An enchanting period property bursting at the seams with character and charm, positioned in an idyllic location in the hamlet of Swinscoe on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands, just 4 miles from the Market Town of Ashbourne. This stone built residence is absolutely dreamy, and comes complete with a carriage barn providing sheltered parking and private lawned gardens which enjoy the most wonderful far reaching rural views.

Denise White Estate Agents Comments

"Hillcrest", a charming period cottage, steeped in history and bursting at the seams with character. Believed to have once been an Abbey, which was later utilised by local farmers. The property then went on to be converted into two small cottages called 'Netlows', before it was finally established as it is today; a characterful Three Bedroom Detached Cottage.

In recent years, Hillcrest has been updated to an excellent standard throughout, now providing modern country living, beautifully complimented by the retainment of many original features and historical character, including thick stone walls, low ceilings and stunning exposed beams.

An Entrance Porch welcomes you to the property and leads through to the Lounge. The Lounge is a cosy room positioned to the front aspect and boasts a multi-fuel stove. The Sitting Room sits alongside the Lounge, and leads on through to the Kitchen which is located at the rear of the property. The kitchen has been fitted with attractive country style kitchen units, and finished with natural Travertine Tiled Flooring. Step in to the Dining area from the Kitchen, which has elegant panelled walls and provides the perfect space for dining and entertaining. Head back through the Kitchen and in to the Utility Room, which sits to the side aspect with an external door leading to the front of the property, ideal for coming home from a muddy country walk, and an internal door leads through to the downstairs WC.

To the First Floor, the landing leads through stunning exposed wooden beams to Bedroom One, a Double Room which is positioned to the front aspect, Bedroom Two, another good sized Double Room, which proudly displays exposed beams and stone work and benefits from a sizeable built in cupboard with hanging space. Bedroom Three is positioned to the rear of the property, with dual aspect windows enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Across the landing from Bedroom Three you will find the most stunning Family Bathroom, which has recently been refitted with an impressive suite complete with twin vanity basins and freestanding double ended bath.

Externally, the property is approached over a gated, gravelled driveway which leads to a carriage barn and useful store room which provides off road parking for up to four vehicles. The main garden sits to the front of the property offering a sizeable lawn and patio seating area which enjoys far reaching views over the surrounding 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

Partially glazed uPVC entrance door to the front aspect. Tiled flooring. Wall light. Cloaks hanging space. Door leading into:-

Lounge (3.76 x 3.15 (12'4" x 10'4"))

Carpet. Two radiators. Stone fire recess housing a multifuel stove set on a tiled hearth. UPVC window to the front aspect. Exposed beams to the ceiling. Stairs off to the first floor. Opening into: –

Sitting Room (3.16 x 2.99 (10'4" x 9'9"))

Carpet. Radiator. UPVC window to the front aspect. Exposed beams to ceiling. Opening into: –

Kitchen (3.18 x 2.52 (10'5" x 8'3"))

Fitted with a range of base units with Woodblock worksurfaces over incorporating a Belfast sink unit. Space for a range style cooker. Integrated undercounter fridge. Travertine tiled flooring. UPVC window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Ceiling spotlights. Exposed beam to the ceiling. Opening to the utility room and into: –

Dining Room (4.52 x 2.39 (14'9" x 7'10"))

Exposed wooden flooring. Radiator. Wooden panelled walls. UPVC window to the rear aspect.

Utility Room (4.48 x 1.17 (14'8" x 3'10"))

Travertine tiled flooring. Radiator. Fitted with base units with Woodblock worksurfaces over incorporating a Belfast sink unit. UPVC window to the side aspect. UPVC door leading to the front aspect. Ceiling spotlights. Door leading into: –

Wc (1.49 x 0.81 (4'10" x 2'7"))

Travertine tiled flooring. Radiator. Fitted with a back to wall low-level WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. UPVC window to side aspect. Ceiling light.

First Floor Landing

Carpet. Wall light. Storage cupboard off. Exposed beams. Doors leading into: –

Bedroom One (3.32 x 3.12 (10'10" x 10'2"))

Carpet. Radiator. UPVC window to the front aspect. Loft access.

Bedroom Two (3.29 x 2.96 (10'9" x 9'8"))

Carpets. Radiator. Built in wardrobe off. Built in overhead storage. Exposed beams and stonework. UPVC window to the front aspect. Two wall lights.

Bedroom Three (3.28 x 2.42 (10'9" x 7'11"))

Carpet. Radiator. UPVC window to the rear aspect. Circular uPVC window to the side aspect. Ceiling spotlights. Loft access.

Bathroom (3.09 x 2.46 (10'1" x 8'0"))

Fitted with a luxurious bathroom suite comprising of wall mounted vanity twin wash hand basin units with mixer tap, low-level WC, freestanding double ended bath with freestanding taps and walk-in shower with drencher head. Tiled flooring. Part tiled walls. UPVC windows to the side and rear aspect.. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

Outside

The property is approached over a gravelled driveway which leads to a carriage barn with a useful storage room at the side, providing off road parking for up to four vehicles. Stepping stones lead from the driveway through the garden to the entrance of the property. The garden is laid mainly to lawn, with a paved patio seating area and enjoys wonderful far reaching views of the surrounding countryside over the dry stone wall boundaries. To the rear of the property there is a further slate gravelled garden area.

Directions

Please note that the property is not located on Townend Lane as the post code suggests. If you are passing through the village of Swinscoe on the main A52 towards Ashbourne, the property is the last house on your right hand side as you leave the village heading down Swinscoe Hill.

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity and water supply, septic tank sewerage, oil fired central heating
Council Tax: Staffordshire Moorlands Band C

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.

About Your Agent

Denise is the director of Denise White Estate Agents and has worked in the local area since 1999. Denise lives locally in Leek and can help and advise with any information on the local property market and the local area.

Steph Leek, who listed this property, is one of the Market Specialists here at Denise White Bespoke Estate Agents. Steph has worked in the industry for over 15 years and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of estate agency.

Denise White Estate Agents deal with all aspects of property including residential sales and lettings.

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