Guide Price £400,000 - £450,000

A superbly presented, Grade II listed stone built cottage. In a delightful rural location, once part of the historic Overton Hall estate. 3 Bedrooms, ground floor family shower room and spacious open plan living dining kitchen with elegant fire place with log burning stove, and large mullioned windows creating a light and airy living space. Together with a stone built outbuildings, a generous courtyard garden and two allocated parking spaces.

GREEN COTTAGE, 3 Overton Hall

An immaculately presented and characterful, Grade II Listed, cottage-style property, once part of the historic Overton Hall Estate. This delightful family home offers: three bedrooms, open-plan living dining kitchen, ground-floor bathroom, and a charming courtyard garden with a stone outbuilding, creating utility space and storage. There are two allocated off-road parking spaces in a shared parking area.  This distinctive property has high ceilings, stone mullions, and decorative cornice creating a spacious airy feel.

The hamlet of Overton occupies an elevated, picturesque position just a mile north-west of Ashover village. Set amidst sweeping countryside on the edge of the Amber Valley, this quiet enclave is best known for its rich historical connections and landmark period architecture – most notably the historic Overton Hall, once the country seat of the famous naturalist Sir Joseph Banks. Characterised by fine stone-built country residences, converted agricultural buildings, and private farmsteads, Overton offers a high degree of privacy and exclusivity. Residents enjoy immediate access to stunning open countryside, wooded trails, and panoramic views across the valley, creating an idyllic setting for those seeking a tranquil country home.

While Overton feels remarkably secluded, it shares in all the practical benefits of the neighbouring parish infrastructure. A short journey down the lane connects residents to Ashover’s sought-after amenities, including its popular primary school, village medical centre, independent post office, and traditional inns. The hamlet is also conveniently situated for regional travel, sitting just 5 miles from Matlock, 6 miles from Chesterfield, and within comfortable reach of Bakewell (8 miles). Commuters benefit from direct access to the A632, providing efficient road links toward Sheffield, Derby, and the M1 motorway network. Overton seamlessly pairs historic country prestige with easy access to surrounding market towns.

Entering the property via a fifteen-pane glazed door with a sidelight window, which opens to:

LIVING DINING KITCHEN

A spacious room with rear-aspect casement windows set within exposed stone mullions and having shuttered reveals. The room has elegant cornice to the ceiling, stone flags to the floor with underfloor heating, and a feature fire opening with a decorative oak surround housing a multifuel stove. The kitchen area of the room is fitted with a range of bespoke hand-painted cupboards and drawers set beneath a granite worksurface with a tile splashback. There are wall-mounted storage cupboards. Set within the chimney piece is a Rangemaster Elan cooker – with a six-burner gas hob, double oven, and grill – which is available by separate negotiation. Over the cooker is an extractor canopy. Set within the worksurface is an undermounted Belfast-style sink. There is a fridge freezer. Complementing the kitchen units is a freestanding butler's pantry cupboard, which is available by separate negotiation. From the sitting area of the room, an oak panelled door opens to:

SHOWER ROOM

A spacious shower room with panelling to dado height, ceramic tiles to the floor with underfloor heating, and a front-aspect casement window with obscured glass. Suite with: level-entry shower cubicle with a mixer shower, having a monsoon-style rain head and handheld shower spray; pedestal wash hand basin; and dual-flush concealed-cistern WC. The room is illuminated by downlight spotlights. There is a central heating radiator, incorporating a towel rail, and an extractor fan.

 From the living dining kitchen, a staircase rises via a half-landing to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Having a low-level window overlooking the courtyard, and an access hatch with a retractable ladder opening to a boarded and plastered loft space with a light. The landing has built-in storage cupboards with fitted shelving, and a built-in corner cupboard housing the Worcester combination gas-fired boiler, which provides hot water and central heating to the property. Oak panelled doors open to:

BEDROOM ONE

A panelled room with a dentil moulding cornice and rear-aspect sliding sash windows overlooking Overton Hall. The room has painted exposed floorboards and a cast iron column central heating radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

With front-aspect windows overlooking the courtyard garden. The room has built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards, display niches with fitted shelves, and a cast iron column central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

With a rear-aspect sliding sash window with fitted shutters, having similar views to bedroom one. The room has polished oak flooring, built-in storage cupboards, and a cast iron column central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a shared pathway, which leads from the communal parking area, where there are two allocated spaces for Green Cottage. The pathway passes under a gated archway to a charming courtyard garden, partially flagged and partially decked, creating a delightful seating area. There are raised beds stocked with a good variety of ornamental shrubs, creating a pleasant green space. To the side of the courtyard is:

STONE-BUILT OUTHOUSE

Incorporating a former privy (1.09m x 1.54m) now a garden store, Utility space (3.8m x 1.4m) with connection for a washing machine and having a garden tap. Storeroom (1.6m x 1.58m). There is a second floor storage loft accessed from the rear of the building.

The property has outside lighting.

SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Mains electricity, gas, and drainage are connected to the property. Water is by way of a shared private spring supply.

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TENURE Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND (Correct at time of publication) ‘D’

DIRECTIONS

Leaving Matlock along the A632 towards Chesterfield. After cresting the hill beyond the golf club halfway down the descent turn right sign posted Overton. After approx. 1 mile (just before the gates to Overton Hall) turn left into the parking area by the large sycamore tree, follow the gated pathway where Green Cottage is the last property. (The lane becomes unmade 50 yards after Overton Hall ensuring there is no through traffic).

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All measurements in these details are approximate. None of the fixed appliances or services have been tested and no warranty can be given to their condition. The deeds have not been inspected by the writers of these details. These particulars are produced in good faith with the approval of the vendor but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Photographs and descriptions may have been enhanced by AI.