3 bed detached house for sale

Cross House, Ellastone, Ashbourne DE6

An attractive stone cottage offering considerable potential, set in the heart of the desirable village of Wootton.

**For sale by online auction concluding Thursday 15th Oct at 12pm noon**

Ground floor
• Welcoming reception hallway with excellent storage, including a hall cupboard and under-stair cupboard.
• Breakfast kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, featuring an open-grate fireplace.
• Spacious pantry providing ample additional storage.
• Separate sitting room with fireplace.
• Rear hall giving access to the WC, bathroom and utility room.

First Floor
• Three generously proportioned bedrooms

Additional Information
• The property would benefit from a programme of modernisation and refurbishment throughout, presenting an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to refurbish and enhance to their own specification.

Gardens and grounds
• A gated pathway leads through the front garden to the cottage entrance
• Attractive front gardens, laid predominantly to lawn and enclosed by a charming stone wall
• A paved seating area to the rear of the property
• Attached stone-built workshop and stores providing useful ancillary space and potential for a variety of uses
• Generous, private rear gardens, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature hedgerows and trees
• Vehicular access is available to the rear of the neighbouring property off Salts Lane

Situation
Occupying a delightful rural position close to the Staffordshire Moorlands, Cross House enjoys easy access to some of the area's most renowned countryside, including the striking Weaver Hills, where rolling limestone grasslands, dramatic landscapes and far-reaching views provide excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and a variety of outdoor pursuits.

Situated on the fringe of the Peak District National Park, the location successfully combines scenic beauty with everyday convenience. The nearby villages of Waterhouses and Alton, together with the thriving market town of Ashbourne, offer a comprehensive range of amenities, schooling, independent shops, restaurants and leisure facilities to cater for day-to-day needs.

The picturesque Manifold Valley, Dovedale and Tissington Trail are all within easy reach, making the area particularly appealing to those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle and wish to take full advantage of the surrounding countryside. For commuters, convenient road links provide straightforward access to Derby and Uttoxeter, whilst rail services from nearby stations offer wider regional connections and access to destinations further afield.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale.

Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private system. None of the services, appliances, or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from on 23/07/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from on 23/07/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Title SF711264
The sale may be subject to covenants, we advise interested parties to review the auction contract pack and take advice.

Local Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Council Tax Band F

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, aml due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by online auction method, however, the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Finance your purchase
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Important notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an id verification before being able to place a bid.

There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page

Conditions of sale
The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.

Completion
Completion will take place 20 working days after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.

Fees
The purchase of this property is subject to a combined buyer and admin fee of £7,800 including VAT as stated on the auction listing. The buyer will also be required to reimburse the search fees of £840 including VAT.

Deposit
The full 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.

Legal pack
A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

Please note, the local authority search has been requested and is expected to be available prior to the auction end date.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – DE6 2GW
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