Adam Bede House Ellastone, Ashbourne, DE6 2HA
Adam Bede House Ellastone, Ashbourne, DE6 2HA An enchanting Grade II Listed detached stone country home 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 Private Electric Gated Entrance Leading to Main Driveway, Detached Double Garage with Games Room. 1 Acre Paddock. Guide Price 950,000
This enchanting four bedroom detached Grade II Listed country home is located in the sought after village of Ellastone, situated in 0.57 acres with a 1 acre paddock to the rear. The property totals 2,800 sq 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 drawing room. The north east wing was added in early Victorian times and was used at the time and up to the 1960 s for a doctor s surgery. However, the main historical interest centres around the acclaimed 19th Century author George Elliott and her first novel Adam Bede. The Evans lived at the house for many years (George Elliott was Mary Evans pseudo name). Firstly, her father Robert, later her uncle but it is her father Robert who it is believed George based her character Adam Bede on and his life in Hayslope (which is Ellastone). The Evans were builders, carpenters and wood carvers responsible for some of the carvings in Lichfield Cathedral and other local churches. Fine examples of their work is also seen both internally and externally at the house making this a very interesting and quite unique property, rarely seen on the market. General Information The village of Ellastone is highly regarded having the benefit of an extremely popular village pub/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 on the cross country footpaths to lakes and a deer park or a leisurely stroll through the 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 gateway to the Peak District and some 6 miles from Uttoxeter, famous for its Racecourse, which has excellent links via the A50 to the cities of Derby and Stoke on Trent as well as the M1 and M6 motorways. Schooling In addition to the local state schools, the private schools of Abbotsholme and Denstone College are close at hand. Eating Out In addition to the highly recommended village pub mentioned above, you will also find in the next village approximately 2 miles the very popular Denstone Farm Shop/Restaurant and Tea Rooms which has a butchery, green grocer and general store. Accommodation Solid 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. Garden Room which has exposed stone walls, French doors onto the garden and the drawing room, a house keeper s cupboard and tiled flooring. Bespoke Fitted Farmhouse Style Kitchen which has been handmade and designed just for this property with a range of painted solid wooden base and wall mounted units with polished granite worktops over. There is an oil fired Aga which is independent to the heating and supplies the hot water. Additional electric hob and electric fan assisted oven with extractor fan over. Integral dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, and integral fridge. Central island with granite worktop over, original quarry tiled flooring and beamed ceiling.
Doorway onto Loggia which has blue brick flooring with feature arches overlooking delightful paved patio with stone steps down to a double vaulted Cellar where there is also power and lighting and the 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 burning Clear View stove, two windows with original shutters and also original cornices. Integrated niches with lighting and half wood panelling to the walls. Inner Hallway which has half wooden panelling to some of the walls, exposed oak beams, many original features and stairs off to the first floor accommodation. Double doors off to the dining room, door off to the library and door off to the Guest Cloakroom which has a white suite and under stairs storage cupboard. Dining Room with exposed beamed ceiling, feature bay window with window seat, stunning original fireplace surround and hearth, a beautiful feature with its original carvings still in place (The fire is not currently in use). Original shutters to the windows and a salt cupboard. There are original carved figures which support the main beam. This room is heavily listed and really needs to be viewed to fully appreciate. The Library has an original wooden carved fireplace with stone hearth and space for an open fire. Half oak panelling to walls and doorway off to the side access, an additional storage cupboard and a doorway off to the Study/Second Sitting Room which has a lovely bay window with French doors opening onto the garden. There is a wooden fire surround with marble inset, tiled hearth with electric stove fire. The First Floor is split, with a main landing and additional second staircase. The Main Landing has doors off to the master bedroom, bedroom three and bedroom four. There is a cloaks cupboard with further storage cupboard. An exposed beamed ceiling, loft hatch and many original features including exposed wooden beams and original window which overlooks the side elevation. Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes, original cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and cast iron inset. An original oak window overlooking the main garden and door off to a Fitted En-Suite with a white suite including a roll top slipper bath, low level w.c, wash basin in a vanity unit and shower cubicle with mixer shower over. It is fully tiled with Travertine stone floor with additional electrical underfloor heating and an original pull up carved shutter to the window. Bedroom Three with exposed beamed ceiling, fitted wardrobe and a door into a fitted En-Suite with a white suite including low level w.c, wash basin, shower cubicle with mixer shower over, exposed beams and window to the front elevation. Bedroom Four is approached by a passageway with two fitted wardrobes and window overlooking the main principal garden. The Family Bathroom has been fitted to a luxury standard with a roll top free standing bath, low level w.c, wash basin and bidet. Travertine stone tiled walls and 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 Guest Bedroom Two with window overlooking the side elevation, a vaulted ceiling and a door off to a large fitted En-Suite Bathroom which is partially tiled with a white suite comprising low level w.c, wash basin, corner bath, shower cubicle with electric shower over, inset niches with lighting.
Outside The property is approached via a tarmacadam entrance driveway which leads to private electric gates onto stone chipped driveway leading to the main driveway. To the front are mainly display borders and beautiful gardens stocked with mature shrubs and plants. There is a sizeable lawn to the main garden, paved patios and oak pergola. The gardens are stunning and have been beautifully maintained packed 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 and decorative 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 Garage with two up and over doors, power and lighting. External steps up onto a First Floor Games Room/Play Room which has power and lighting. An internal inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Directions From Dig Street bear right to the traffic lights turning left onto St. John s Street and proceed into Church Street. Follow out of Ashbourne to the island turning right on the A52 towards Leek 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 miles arriving in the village of Ellastone. Turn right on the sharp bend onto Wootton Road and the property will 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 external architectural 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 The Coach House to access their property. - There is a public Right of Way across the paddock. EPC An EPC is not required as the property is Grade II listed. Promap/Ordnance Survey Extract For Identification purposes only - not to scale. To view this property please call John German Estate Agents at the Ashbourne Office.
Tenure Freehold (Purchasers are recommended to satisfy themselves as to tenure via their legal representative). Services Mains water and electricity are believed to be connected to the property. Oil tank and private drainage. Internet connectivity via Broadband. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability. Local Authority East Staffordshire Borough Council Useful Websites www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/planning www.environment-agency.gov.uk/maps JGA/300816 JGC/060916 SMB/KLT/ASH Floor Plan Clause Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of 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 any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Made with Metropix 2016 Agents Notes These 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 authority to make or give any representation or warranty, written or oral, in relation to this property. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance 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 appliances to the property have been tested and any prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their adequacy prior to committing themselves to purchase. Measurements Please 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. John German Compton House, 8 Shaw Croft Centre, Dig Street, Ashbourne DE6 1GD 01335 340730 ashbourne@johngerman.co.uk