Ivy Cottage is a delightful contemporary styled cottage, set in a wonderful location off Hanbury Hill with fabulous far reaching views across the Dove Valley to Derbyshire and the Weaver Hills beyond. A truly wonderful location with access to excellent country walks, in addition to the amenities of nearby Tutbury. The home has been modernised to a great standard throughout with a lounge diner, breakfast kitchen and three bedrooms to the first floor.

Accommodation - The home is entered via a door leading into a most pleasant lounge/dining room which comprises a quality laminate floor, exposed beams, in keeping with the cottage feel and a brick fireplace which houses an oil fired stove on a stone hearth with beam over (providing both domestic hot water and central heating). There are dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations with some stunning views, together with glazed double doors opening into the kitchen.


The kitchen has been modernised and includes a range of contemporary wall and base units surmounted by oak block work surfaces with an inset white ceramic 1.5 bowl sink, chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. The view from the sink is quite simply breathtaking and almost makes washing up the pots a pleasure. Further kitchen facilities include an inset halogen hob with stainless steel extractor over and eye level electric fan oven, together with further appliance space for a washing machine or integrated dishwasher. There is travertine tiled flooring with under floor heating, exposed beams and French doors which lead onto the garden.

A glazed door gives access to the stairs leading to the first floor landing, having a large built-in cupboard together with three attractive individual bedrooms featuring canopied ceilings and enjoying the further views. There is an attractive, contemporary fitted bathroom with a white and chrome suite comprising a panelled bath in tiled surround, electric shower over with glazed screen, low level wc, vanity inset wash hand basin with tiled surround, laminate flooring and cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Seller Insight - Ivy Cottage is a late Victorian house that enjoys a superb location, overlooking and surrounded by the beautiful, rolling Stafford and Derbyshire countryside. It allows you to appreciate an idyllic, rural life style, only a short walk from friendly Hanbury village.

The owner explains that the glorious, scenic views stretch out from the house to the horizon towards Dove Valley, Ashbourne and the Weaver Hills. It is magical to watch the changing weather daily and the transformation of the countryside throughout the seasons. When you sit at the dining table with the panorama spread before you, there can be no better and more tranquil place to be. Ivy Cottage has a tremendous wow factor.

The French doors between the kitchen and sitting room enable you to create a sociable living area, where the cook can remain in conversation range with family or friends. Al fresco meals in the stunning garden ensure that you feel at one with the natural world around you. The only disturbance will come from the cows and sheep grazing in the opposite fields.

Hanbury has an active social life, with a wide variety of clubs, centred in the village hall, church, and The Cock Inn. The cricket team plays on a picturesque ground and there are footpath walks around the village which generally begins and ends at the pub.

This peaceful location has easy access to the comprehensive facilities, in the neighbouring towns of Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent and Uttoxeter, whilst Alton Towers is only a twenty minute drive away. For those who love walking, Hanbury, on the edge of the Peak District, is a walkers paradise.

The present owner explains that he is sad to leave the cottage, as this was the perfect place for retirement, but is now moving to be closer to family. He believes Ivy Cottage would also be an ideal holiday home, where you can escape the stresses of modern life.

Outside - The location of Ivy Cottage is fantastic with the home being set on a stunning landscaped plot with gravelled parking spaces for two vehicles to the front, surrounded by lawns and well-stocked borders with sleeper retaining walls. There is a paved pathway leading to the front door and a feature planted bank to the rear. The home features a spacious patio area with retaining walls and useful garden storage building. Steps lead to a raised BBQ area which is postioned to maximise the views and the main garden is lawned with well-stocked borders with hedges. The sun travels around the gardens all evening, setting on the rear patio. There are useful outside lights and an oil storage tank.

Location - Ivy Cottage is situated in a fantastic location and offers incredible views due its position on the curtildge of this popular village. Within a short walk of the home is the local pub, The Cock Inn, and within the village is a church and more facilities can be found in nearby Tutbury. The home has great commuting facilities, being close to both the A38 and the A50. There are magnificent views to the north over the flood plain of the River Dove towards the Weaver Hills and Derbyshire Dales

Local Authority - East Staffordshire Borough Council

Services To The Property - Oil Fired Central Heating, Mains water, drainage and electric

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly via the vendors agents Fine & Country Contact Lee Armstrong

Website - For more information, please visit the Fine&Country website.

Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 8.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Sunday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Agent Note - All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 and 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.