BENNET SAMWAYS are delighted to offer for sale this wonderful opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom detached home requiring some modernisation, delightfully positioned within the highly sought-after village of Mapleton. Occupying an impressive 0.16-acre plot and backing directly onto open countryside, the property enjoys breathtaking panoramic views—an enviable setting that perfectly complements its peaceful village location.

Interior - Upon entering through the porch, the hallway provides access to the ground-floor rooms. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall-mounted units with generous worktop areas, alongside an electric hob, double oven, and space for a fridge—offering an excellent canvas for an updated contemporary scheme.
A dining room sits adjacent, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining, while the generous dual aspect sitting room, combined with the dining room, stretches across the rear of the house. This is a wonderfully inviting space featuring an open fireplace—perfect for cosy winter evenings—and doors opening out to the garden, allowing you to fully appreciate the countryside backdrop. A useful ground-floor WC completes the downstairs layout.
Upstairs, a spacious gallery landing leads to four bedrooms, all enjoying pleasant outlooks. The master bedroom is particularly generous in size, while the family bathroom has a bath and shower room.

Exterior - The property continues to impress. A gated driveway to the side offers ample off-road parking and leads to a detached garage. The large rear garden is a standout feature—mainly laid to lawn, framed by mature shrub and perennial borders, and enjoying glorious uninterrupted views across open fields. It is a private, tranquil space perfect for outdoor relaxation or gardening enthusiasts.

A rare chance to secure a property with enormous potential in one of the area’s most desirable villages, complemented by stunning views and a superb plot. Early viewing is strongly recommended with NO CHAIN.

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.

Owner's perspective - "A wonderful family home for over forty years. The first thing that strikes visitors is the beautiful drive into Mapleton. There’s the entrance through the open parkland in Okeover Park, or the lane with its spectacular views into the Dove Valley or the convenient lane down from Ashbourne. At the end of a working day driving into the village I have always felt the stresses of modern life just disappear and knew a peaceful country home awaited. Situated a stones throw from the Peak National Park boundary the house stands back from the lane in the Mapleton Conservation Area and has spectacular views along the River Dove with Thorpe Cloud in the distance.
I have memories of family Christmas’s with the house full of children and friends along with our cats and dogs curled up in front of the roaring open fire. I remember family time in the snow sledging down the bank behind the Okeover Arms. There are walks a plenty. You can choose to walk along the River Dove. I have watched trout jumping at the weir or swans pass by with their signets or the kingfisher swooping up the river. Today I disturbed a heron fishing in the garden pond. Recently from the kitchen window I have seen deer on the other side of the garden fence. I have watched visiting badgers in the garden at night.
The garden has been a peaceful sanctuary where I grew vegetables and picked apples and plums off the trees or just leaned on the fence admiring the wonderful views. The village has a range of community services including a little Grade II star church, the historic Okeover Arms, playing fields and a village hall."

Location - what3words: ///reduce.blogs.perch - Postcode: DE6 2AB

Material Information Guidance Notes - Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: Derbyshire Dales band E. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, oil tank, mains drainage and internet connection. Estimated highest broadband speeds available via Ofcom are 14mb standard. The property is located in a conservation area of Mapleton. The driveway is off a shared private entrance with right of way.