Briar cottage is a beautiful and charming 3 bedroomed stone-built property, oozing character and set in the small hamlet of Alton on the edge of the Peak District National Park.  
Coming into the home from the delightful cottage garden, there is a bright a spacious entrance hall with plenty of storage, a cloakroom and space to clean up four legged friends after a walk. On entering the main part of the house, the large and welcoming country kitchen is an open space to sit, eat and socialise. Integrated appliances include fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob there is also cupboard space for a washer/dryer and microwave in the inner hallway. Solid oak flooring compliments the cottage and extends from the kitchen through the hallways and into the garden room. The French windows open from the kitchen onto the garden providing a lovely sense of connection and easy access for garden entertaining in the summer. From the kitchen 2 contrasting reception rooms add to the spacious feel of the property, the snug is a warm cosy space with multifuel stove and windows overlooking the garden.  On the south side of the house is the Garden room which is bright and airy with stunning views.  It a great place to really enjoy the garden and surrounding countryside and has doubled as a 4th bedroom attracting many bed and breakfast guests over the last few years. French windows open onto a delightful south facing sitting area where guests can enjoy breakfast outside or relax and wind down with a glass of wine in the evening.
From the hallway leads the staircase to a galleried landing which has a vaulted ceiling and roof light which floods the space with natural light.  There are 3 bedrooms leading off along with a family bathroom.  All the bedrooms are full of character with original oak beams, deep window reveals and those wonderful views. All the bedrooms have built in wardrobes providing plenty of storage space and a modern en-suite wet room to the main bedroom means no cueing to get ready in the mornings.
The garden which covers both the north and south aspect of the house is a haven for wildlife, being well stocked and thoughtfully laid out, wisteria blossoms in the spring, roses run riot in early summer. Autumn is flooded with colour with a plentiful supply of snowdrops and hellebores welcoming the new year. It is an intriguing and delightful place to explore with areas to sit and enjoy refreshment at all times of the day.

Briar cottage is surrounded by open countryside along with stunning far-reaching views over Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.  Originally a barn it was converted into this charming character cottage in the 1980’s, underwent an extensive renovation around 2008 with the addition of the entrance hall and garden room soon after the current owners purchase around 2010. The setting is wonderfully secluded being tucked away down a private driveway with ample parking and live planning permission for the construction of a garage.
Alton is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Ashover, it has a friendly and welcoming community which boasts an annual village barbeque, Carols around the Christmas tree and an active book club.
The larger village of Ashover 5 minutes away by car has 3 village pubs, a post office, café, renowned butchers and a medical centre.  There is a well-regarded primary school in Ashover, which feeds into the secondary schools of Lady Manners - Bakewell, Highfileds in Matlock and Tupton Hall, Tupton.  
The home is ideal for anyone who wants to soak up rural living whilst still having modern amenities on the doorstep.  For dog owners there are many lovely walks from the doorstep and so much to see and do with short distance away, Chatsworth House, Haddon and Hardwick Hall are close by, along with cycle trails and great climbing and walking countryside out in the nearby Peak District. For foodies there are Farm shops with local produce in close proximity and many excellent restaurants.
Although sitting in a beautiful and rural location there are excellent transport links, M1 junction 29 is 15 minutes away, Chesterfield and Matlock less than 15 minutes’ drive, Sheffield and Nottingham city centres can be reached in 45 minutes.  No need to travel far to do your weekly shop as 5 minutes down the road by car is large Tesco, Aldi and Iceland.


 

Entering the village up a steep hill you will see a red phone box on the left. After passing in 30-40m  it take the very next turning on the right along Quarry Lane, which is an unmade road. In approx. 30m take the next right down a track with a high wooden fence on the right. I am at the bottom on the right through a gate with Briar Cottage on it.

NB if you find yourself on a track with grass down the middle or passing a house on your left hand side stop and reverse back.( You have missed the 2nd right turn.) As you reverse you will see a garage with 2 white doors - take the next turning on your right.

EPC Rating: D

Garden

Beautiful landscaped gardens to the front & rear

Parking - On Drive

Ample off street parking