Adam Bede HouseEllastone, Ashbourne, DE6 2HA

Guide Price

£950,000

Adam Bede HouseEllastone, Ashbourne, DE6 2HA

An enchanting Grade II Listed detached stone countryhome with special architectural and historical interest.

The property comes with 1.57 acres.

Comprising Main Entrance Hall, Main Reception Hall,Farmhouse Kitchen, Loggia, Garden Room,

Double Vaulted Cellar, Drawing Room,Dining Room, Further Inner Hallway, Guest Cloakroom,

Library, Study/Second Sitting Room.

Two First Floor Landings, Three Double Bedrooms with En-Suites, Further Double Bedroom, Family Bathroom.

Stunning Landscaped Gardens, Driveway With PrivateElectric Gated Entrance Leading to Main Driveway, Detached

Double Garage with Games Room.1 Acre Paddock.

This enchanting four bedroom detached Grade II Listed country home is located in the sought aftervillage of Ellastone, situated in 0.57 acres with a 1 acre paddock to the rear. The property totals 2,800sq ft. Adam Bede House is a Grade II Listed property of special architectural and historical interest.The original part of the house is believed to date from 1619 with half timbering visible in the hallways,exposed beams to the kitchen and dining room, and later original Georgian features in the drawingroom. The north east wing was added in early Victorian times and was used at the time and up tothe 1960’s for a doctor’s surgery. However, the main historical interest centres around the acclaimed19th Century author George Elliott and her first novel Adam Bede. The Evans’ lived at the house formany years (George Elliott was Mary Evans pseudo name). Firstly, her father Robert, later her unclebut it is her father Robert who it is believed George based her character Adam Bede on and his lifein Hayslope (which is Ellastone). The Evans’ were builders, carpenters and wood carvers responsiblefor some of the carvings in Lichfield Cathedral and other local churches. Fine examples of their workis also seen both internally and externally at the house making this a very interesting and quite uniqueproperty, rarely seen on the market.

General InformationThe village of Ellastone is highly regarded having the benefit of an extremely popular villagepub/restaurant known as the Duncombe Arms, a parish church, village hall, tennis courts,bowling green and children’s playground. Excellent walks may be taken direct from the property onthe cross country footpaths to lakes and a deer park or a leisurely stroll throughthe village and along the banks of the River Dove (private fishing rights may be attained).Ellastone is situated just 5 miles from the market town of Ashbourne known as the gatewayto the Peak District and some 6 miles from Uttoxeter, famous for its Racecourse, which hasexcellent links via the A50 to the cities of Derby and Stoke on Trent as well as the M1 and M6motorways.

SchoolingIn addition to the local state schools, the private schools of Abbotsholme and Denstone College areclose at hand.

Eating OutIn addition to the highly recommended village pub mentioned above, you will also find in the nextvillage approximately 2 miles the very popular Denstone Farm Shop/Restaurant and Tea Rooms whichhas a butchery, green grocer and general store.

AccommodationSolid wood entrance door leading into Reception Hallway with exposed stone wall, leaded windows,partial stone flooring, doorway into farmhouse style kitchen and stone archway to Further Hallway,a solid wooden door flanked by stained glass windows leads into a stunning garden room. GardenRoom which has exposed stone walls, French doors onto the garden and the drawing room, a housekeeper’s cupboard and tiled flooring.

Bespoke Fitted Farmhouse Style Kitchen which has been handmade and designed just for thisproperty with a range of painted solid wooden base and wall mounted units with polished graniteworktops over. There is an oil fired Aga which is independent to the heating and supplies the hotwater. Additional electric hob and electric fan assisted oven with extractor fan over. Integraldishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, and integral fridge. Central islandwith granite worktop over, original quarry tiled flooring and beamed ceiling.

Doorway onto Loggia which has blue brick flooring with feature arches overlooking delightful pavedpatio with stone steps down to a double vaulted Cellar where there is also power and lighting andthe oil fired central heating boiler is situated. This area is also presently used for a wine cellar, freezers,general storage and has the original large stone salting trough.

The Drawing Room has an original solid marble fireplace surround with hearth and inset wood burningClear View stove, two windows with original shutters and also original cornices. Integrated nicheswith lighting and half wood panelling to the walls. Inner Hallway which has half wooden panellingto some of the walls, exposed oak beams, many original features and stairs off to the first flooraccommodation. Double doors off to the dining room, door off to the library and door off to theGuest Cloakroom which has a whitesuite and under stairs storage cupboard.Dining Room with exposed beamed ceiling, feature bay window with window seat, stunning originalfireplace surround and hearth, a beautiful feature with its original carvings still in place (The fire isnot currently in use). Original shutters to the windows and a salt cupboard. There are original carvedfigures which support the main beam. This room is heavily listed and really needs to be viewed tofully appreciate. The Library has an original wooden carved fireplace with stone hearth and space foran open fire. Half oak panelling to walls and doorway off to the side access, an additional storagecupboard and a doorway off to the Study/Second Sitting Room which has a lovely bay window withFrench doors opening onto the garden. There is a wooden fire surround with marble inset, tiledhearth with electric stove fire.

The First Floor is split, with a main landing and additional second staircase. The Main Landing hasdoors off to the master bedroom, bedroom three and bedroom four. There is a cloaks cupboard withfurther storage cupboard. An exposed beamed ceiling, loft hatch and many original features includingexposed wooden beams and original window which overlooks the side elevation.Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, original cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and cast ironinset. An original oak window overlooking the main garden and door off to a Fitted En-Suite with awhite suite including a roll top slipper bath, low level w.c, wash basin in a vanity unit and showercubicle with mixer shower over. It is fully tiled with Travertine stone floor with additional electricalunderfloor heating and an original pull up carved shutter to the window. Bedroom Three with exposedbeamed ceiling, fitted wardrobe and a door into a fitted En-Suite with a white suite including lowlevel w.c, wash basin, shower cubicle with mixer shower over, exposed beams and window to thefront elevation. Bedroom Four is approached by a passageway with two fitted wardrobes and windowoverlooking the main principal garden. The Family Bathroom has been fitted to a luxury standardwith a roll top free standing bath, low level w.c, wash basin and bidet. Travertine stone tiled wallsand floor with additional electrical underfloor heating, and window overlooking the rear elevation.

Second staircase leading to Second Landing with cloaks cupboard wardrobe and a door into GuestBedroom Two with window overlooking the side elevation, a vaulted ceiling and a door off to a largefitted En-Suite Bathroom which is partially tiled with a white suite comprising low level w.c, washbasin, corner bath, shower cubicle with electric shower over, inset niches with lighting.

OutsideThe property is approached via a tarmacadam entrance driveway which leads to private electric gatesonto stone chipped driveway leading to the main driveway. To the front are mainly display bordersand beautiful gardens stocked with mature shrubs and plants. There is a sizeable lawn to the maingarden, paved patios and oak pergola. The gardens are stunning and have been beautifully maintainedpacked with a variety of specimen trees, shrubs and plants, mature yew trees and raised borders,scree area with waterfall and pond. Steps lead down to a large rear driveway with ample parking anddecorative stone chippings. There is a potager/vegetable garden, greenhouse and fruit bushes.Second gated entrance and further gated access to the Paddock. There is a Detached Double Garagewith two up and over doors, power and lighting. External steps up onto a First Floor GamesRoom/Play Room which has power and lighting.

An internal inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

DirectionsFrom Dig Street bear right to the traffic lights turning left onto St. John’s Street and proceedinto Church Street. Follow out of Ashbourne to the island turning right on the A52 towardsLeek for approximately a mile turning left just over the bridge on the B5032 heading towards Mayfield& Uttoxeter. Proceed through the village of Mayfield and follow for approximately 4 more milesarriving in the village of Ellastone. Turn right on the sharp bend onto Wootton Road and the propertywill be located on the left hand side as indicated by our for sale board.

Agents Notes- The property is Grade II listed. There is particular interest in the dining room and externalarchitectural features.- The village of Ellastone is in a conservation area.- The driveway is owned by Adam Bede House but there is a right of way at the entrance for TheCoach House to access their property.- There is a public Right of Way across the paddock.

EPCAn EPC is not required as the property is Grade II listed.

Promap/Ordnance Survey ExtractFor Identification purposes only - not to scale.

To view this property please call John German Estate Agents at the Ashbourne Office.

John GermanCompton House, 8 Shaw Croft Centre,Dig Street, Ashbourne DE6 1GD

01335 340730ashbourne@JohnGerman.co.uk

Floor Plan ClauseWhilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurementsof doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error,omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by anyprospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guaranteeas to their operability or efficiency can be given. Made with Metropix ©2016

Agents’ NotesThese particulars do not constitute an offer or a contract neither do they form part of an offer or contract.The vendor does not make or give and Messrs. John German nor any person employed has any authorityto make or give any representation or warranty, written or oral, in relation to this property. Whilst weendeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particularimportance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you,particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. None of the services or appliancesto the property have been tested and any prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to theiradequacy prior to committing themselves to purchase.

MeasurementsPlease note that our rooms sizes are now quoted in metres on a wall to wall basis. The imperial equivalent(included in brackets) is only intended as an approximate guide.

TenureFreehold (Purchasers are recommended to satisfy themselves as to tenure viatheir legal representative).

ServicesMains water and electricity are believed to be connected to the property. Oiltank and private drainage. Internet connectivity via Broadband. Purchasers areadvised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.

Local AuthorityEast Staffordshire Borough Council

Useful Websiteswww.eaststaffsbc.gov.ukwww.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/planningwww.environment-agency.gov.uk/maps

JGA/300816 JGC/060916SMB/KLT/ASH