5 Bed Detached House, Motivated Seller, Ashbourne, DE6 1JA £900,000

Locality - Nestled within the picturesque landscape, Ashbourne stands as a historic market town renowned as "The Gateway to the Peak District," owing to its strategic proximity to the breathtaking Peak District National Park. Conveniently situated with easy access to the A50 (9 miles), facilitating connections to the M1 and M6 motorway networks. Noteworthy for its longstanding tradition of Royal Shrovetide Football, a ritual dating back to 1667, observed on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. The thriving town boasts a diverse range of amenities, featuring a plethora of distinctive, predominantly independent shops, and charming cafes. Adding to its allure, Ashbourne hosts a popular golf course on its outskirts, and the coveted Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGs) caters to the educational needs of the town and the adjacent Derbyshire Dales villages. Excellent transport links include a well-connected bus station linking Ashbourne to Derby and Uttoxeter, with a variety of regular services. Convenient train stations at Uttoxeter, Derby, and Matlock further enhance connectivity. Ashbourne serves as an ideal base to explore numerous nearby attractions, including the stately Chatsworth House, Tissington Hall, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers, Matlock Bath, and the picturesque Dovedale, promising a truly enchanting experience.

Location - what3words: ///retrieves.caressing.liability - Postcode: DE6 1JA

Owner's perspective - "We have really enjoyed living at Gate Farm for over 20 years. It’s been a happy family home with plenty of space for visitors and for all generations to entertain their friends both indoors and outdoors in the garden and yard. The sunsets we see from here are stunning, and we will never tire of the view across to Thorpe Cloud and the Peak District National Park.
It’s been a bonus to have the great combination of life in the country and the town that Gate Farm offers. Our children appreciated the short walk along the road to school and the freedom to be able to take themselves to activities in town. Being a modest walk from Ashbourne’s shops and cafes is a real treat for us all! Gate Farm is set in the glorious Derbyshire Dales with quiet country walks to discover and the Tissington Trail a short cycle away.
The field is an added bonus at Gate Farm – we kept pet goats for more than 10 years, and one of them became a twitter star! We have made a very productive fruit and vegetable patch and orchard, keeping our freezer well stocked.
We’ve loved living here, but now our children have flown the nest and it’s time for a new adventure for us too. We hope whoever buys this special place will enjoy it as much as we have. "

Agent's notes - Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band E. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil tank for heating and internet connection. Estimated broadband speeds available via Ofcom are 15mb standard & 34mb superfast.