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Cliff Bank Cottage, Calwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Land size
2 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • A Characterful Detached Cottage Set Within Two Acres
  • Desirable Rural Location Within Close Proximity To Ashbourne
  • Comprehensively Fitted Dining Kitchen With Bi Fold Doors
  • Sitting Room And Garden Room/Conservatory
  • Utility Room And Cloaks/WC
  • Three Double Bedrooms And Luxury Bathroom
  • Adjoining One Bedroom Annex/Potential Holiday Let
  • Extensive Range Of Outbuildings
  • Former Caravan Park With Existing Shower Block
  • Easy Access To The Peak District

Description

A rare and interesting opportunity to acquire a delightful characterful cottage set within approximately two acres of land and having an attached one bedroom Annex/ potential holiday let. In addition a range of outbuildings have a variety of uses creating possibility for space to work from home. Within easy reach of the market town of Ashbourne and being within easy reach of the Peak National Park.

The cottage is a delightful period three double bedroomed residence having been skilfully modernised and presented to a high standard. Accommodation includes a superb conservatory / garden room with wood burning stove, charming sitting room with a feature fireplace, a family living/dining farmhouse style kitchen with Bi folding doors to the garden and patio, a utility room and cloakroom/WC. To the first floor there are there double bedrooms and a most sumptuously appointed bathroom with period suite including a free standing Copper and Nickel bath and separate shower. The property has the benefit of oil fired central heating and double glazing.

Enjoying a plot of approximately two acres, there is parking for numerous vehicles and an extensive rear garden which was formally used as a holiday park with electric hook ups and a shower block.

In addition there is a delightful woodland garden, vegetable garden and additional outbuildings and patios.

Ideally located for easy access to Ashbourne and The Peak District.

An internal inspection is highly recommended

The Location - Calwich is a small rural hamlet and estate located on the eastern border of Staffordshire, situated right next to the River Dove and near the village of Ellastone. Within easy reach of Ashbourne and The Peak District.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Utility Room - 3.08 x 1.80 (10'1" x 5'10") - Having a UPVC double glazed stable door providing access and a UPVC double glazed window. Appointed with a range of fitted, hand built, pine units comprising base cupboards and drawers with a wooden work surface over and an inset, farmhouse style, porcelain sink with mixer tap. There is space for a fridge freezer, open steel shelving, panelling to the walls and a tiled floor. Having a floor standing boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating system.

Cloakroom/Wc - 1.49 x 0.97 (4'10" x 3'2") - Having a low flush WC, a tile floor, a central heating radiator and a double glazed window.

Dining Kitchen - 7.89 x 3.60 (25'10" x 11'9") -

Kitchen Area - Comprehensively fitted with a range of hand built, timber, painted units comprising base cupboards, drawers and alcove cupboards with a granite work surface over incorporating a Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap over. There is a central island unit with wine rack, drawers and cupboards providing excellent additional storage. Having space for a range cooker inset into the chimney breast with tiling to the splashback area and extractor fan, a wall mounted plate rack, tiling to the splashback areas and a tiled floor running throughout. Having inset spotlighting to the ceiling, exposed beams, modern vertical column radiator and a UPVC double glazed window.

Dining Area - Having inset spotlighting to the ceiling, continuation of the tiled flooring from the kitchen area, a central heating radiator and modern double glazed bi folding doors provide access to, and views of the patio. There is a built-in understairs cupboard providing excellent storage space. The dining area opens to a garden room.

Garden Room - With beams to the ceiling, a tiled floor, sealed unit double glazed timber windows, exposed brickwork and a tile floor. Having a log burning stove mounted on a raised plinth, two vertical column radiators and double glazed French doors provide access to the rear. A bespoke timber door with windows to the side leads to the sitting room.

Sitting Room - 4.26 x 3.65 (13'11" x 11'11") - Having a feature fireplace with living flame gas fire, a central heating radiator and a window to the rear elevation. A door provides access to the inner hall.

Inner Hall - 1.12 x 1.01 (3'8" x 3'3") - Having stairs rising to the first floor.

First Floor Landing - 1.73 x 1.04 (5'8" x 3'4") - Having access to all rooms. Access is provided to the attic space which provides storage space and has a pull down ladder.

Bedroom One - 4.30 x 3.54 (14'1" x 11'7") - With a central heating radiator and a double glazed window. An over stairs cupboard provides excellent storage space.

Bedroom Two - 4.32 x 2.87 (14'2" x 9'4") - Appointed with a range of fitted wardrobes which provide excellent hanging and storage facility. There is a central heating radiator, feature panelling to one wall and a UPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom Three - 6.75 x 1.52 (22'1" x 4'11") - Having two central heating radiators and three double glazed skylight windows. Access is provided into the eaves where there is excellent storage facility.

Bathroom - 3.59 x 2.75 (11'9" x 9'0") - Appointed with a four piece suite comprising a Windsor and Buckingham nickel and copper freestanding bath with mixer tap over and hand held shower attachment, a shower area with electric shower over and glass shower screen, a low flush WC and a traditional wash handbasin with chrome legs. Having full porcelain tiling to the walls, inset spotlighting, an extractor fan, modern vertical column radiator and the feature tile floor. There is a double glazed window with exposed timber lintel above and a range of built-in cupboards which provide excellent storage space.

Annex -

Annex Bedroom - 3.58 x 2.23 (11'8" x 7'3") - With a door providing access, a double glazed window and a radiator.

Annex Kitchen - 1.74 x 1.48 (5'8" x 4'10") - With hand built timber base cupboards, drawers and a worksurface over incorporating a porcelain sink with mixer tap. There is open shelving, tiling to the splashback, an electric cooker with stainless steel extractor over with light, refrigerator and inset spotlighting.

Annex Living Room - 4.92 x 3.05 (16'1" x 10'0") - With a wood grain effect floor, central heating radiator and double glazed bi folding doors opening to the courtyard area.

Annex Shower Room - 1.98 x 1.74 (6'5" x 5'8") - Appointed with a modern three piece suite comprising a walk in shower area with glass shower screen and electric shower, a low flush WC ad a pedestal wash hand basin. There is inset spotlighting and an extractor.

Annex Courtyard/Patio - A delightful enclosed courtyard with decorative block paving and outside lighting

Outside -

Outbuilding - 7.70 x 2.55 (25'3" x 8'4") -

Former Garage/Outbuilding - 5.24 x 5.09 (17'2" x 16'8") - With Light, power and glass sliding door to the front. Ideal workspace/home office/ show room

Workshop - 5.11 x 2.19 (16'9" x 7'2") - With light and power

Former Shower Block/Changing Room - With shower room and separate toilet area with sink. Created for customers when it was previously a caravan site.

Wc - 2.07 x 1.36 (6'9" x 4'5") -

Shower Room - 2.49 x 0.98 (8'2" x 3'2") -

Stable/Outbuilding - 3.15 x 2.11 (10'4" x 6'11") -

Front Garden And Driveway -

Rear View -

Gardens -

Woodland Garden -

Aerial Views -

Septic Tank - Please note we have been informed that there is a septic tank at the property. For further information, please contact the office.

Council Tax Band D -

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-06-17

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,045 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£397,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £184,325 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
44 E
78 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
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Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 90% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Clifton CofE Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    107
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Norbury CofE Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Oswald's CofE Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hilltop Primary Academy2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ashbourne Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
  • Ryecroft CofE Middle School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The JCB Academy3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 19
    Pupils
    781
    Type
    University technical college
  • Thomas Alleyne's High School7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    941
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Windsor Park CE Middle School7.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Aldi Ashbourne, Ashbourne1.9 miles
M&S Ashbourne SF, Ashbourne2.1 miles
Sainsburys Ashbourne, Ashbourne2.7 miles

GP surgery

Ashbourne Medical Practice2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Ashbourne Pharmacy2.4 miles

Hospital

St Oswalds Hospital2.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field717 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Uttoxeter Rail Station7.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tollgate Cottage62 metres

Typical drive times

Cheadle16 min · 9.9 miles
Ashbourne7 min · 3 miles
Uttoxeter15 min · 8.9 miles
Wirksworth21 min · 12 miles
Derby (city)28 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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