1 – 4 Ashe Cottages are a row of four adjoining cottages, available in two lots, offering a unique and exciting opportunity to refurbish and further develop, subject to the necessary consents. The properties occupy a delightful rural location and benefit from stunning countryside views.

** For sale by online auction (subject to sale prior, reserve and conditions) **

Ashe Cottage 1

• A dining kitchen and sitting room

• Three bedrooms and a bathroom

• Associated brick built outbuildings

Ashe Cottage 2

• A dining kitchen and sitting room

• Three bedrooms and a bathroom

Ashe Cottage 3

• A dining kitchen, utility room and sitting room 

• Two bedrooms and a bathroom

• Associated brick built outbuildings

Ashe Cottage 4

• A dining kitchen, a sitting room and a guest cloakroom

• Two bedrooms and a potential bathroom

• Associated brick built outbuildings

Gardens and grounds

• Grounds extending to in all circa 0.79 acres

• Bordered by established hedgerows and trees

• Brick built outbuildings

• Shared parking area

• Stunning, far reaching countryside views

Situation

Ashe Cottages are situated on the edge of the peaceful village of Sutton-on-the-Hill at the end of a no through road. The village has a church, a chapel, a cricket pitch, and a pre-school located at the Village Hall. Nearby Etwall offers a comprehensive range of facilities, whilst further amenities can be found nearby in Derby, Burton on Trent, Ashbourne and Uttoxeter.

The local area offers many recreational opportunities, at Carsington Water and Staunton Harold Reservoir. Ashbourne, known as the ‘Gateway to the Peak District National Park’ is just 12 miles away. 

Despite its rural location, there is ready access to the A50 and A38 connecting to major road networks. Rail services to London and Nottingham are available from Derby station. 

There is a range of excellent schooling in the area including the well-regarded John Port Spencer Academy in Etwall and Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Ashbourne. Independent schooling is available at Repton School, Derby High, Abbotsholme School and Denstone College.

Services

Mains water and electricity are connected. Heating is to electric heaters. Drainage is to a shared septic tank. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents. 

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 4 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 16/04/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the properties are likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 16/04/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages. 

Tenure

The properties are to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority

South Derbyshire District Council

Council Tax Bands:

1 Ashe Cottage: A

2 - 4 Ashe Cottage: B

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements

The properties are sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Method of sale

The properties are to be sold by online auction: 

www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions

Plans and boundaries

The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

The lots form part of two wider titles and will be extracted via Transfers of Part. 

The allocated parking area (hatched green on the proposed sale plan) will be within the ownership of Nos. 1 & 2, with Nos. 3 & 4 having unrestricted rights to park one vehicle only. Subject to paying 30% of the maintenance costs from time to time. Nos. 3 & 4 should have unrestricted pedestrian access across Nos. 1 & 2 at all times. 

It will be the responsibility of Nos. 3 & 4 to erect a boundary fence, wall, hedge or other means of enclosure, between Nos 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, within 14 days of completion.

Finance your purchase

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Important notices

This properties are available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid.

There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions

Legal pack

A legal pack and any special conditions will be available on Fisher German’s online auction page and interested parties will need to register before accessing the legal documents. It is the responsibility of a prospective purchaser to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.

Conditions of sale

The properties will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to common auction conditions and special conditions of each sale may be found in the legal documents section of the Fisher German online auction page. Each purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of each condition and all the terms thereof and to bid on those terms whether they shall have inspected the said conditions or not.

Completion

Completion will take place 20 working days. after exchange of contracts, unless otherwise varied and specified in the legal pack.

Fees

The sale of Nos.1 & 2 and Nos. 3 & 4 are both subject to the following fees:

A combined buyers and admin fee of £6,300 plus VAT (for each lot) as stated on the auction listing.  

The buyer will also be required to reimburse the following:

Sale of Nos. 1 & 2 - £2,500 plus VAT for the legal fees, £843.48 plus VAT for search fees and £28 for the Land Registry fees.

Sale of Nos. 3 & 4 - £2,500 plus VAT for the legal fees and £843.48 plus VAT for the search fees.

Deposit

The balance of the 10% deposit shall be transferred by the buyer to their solicitor for

onward transmission by 12 noon the following working day to the seller’s lawyer. It is therefore essential that you instruct your solicitor ahead of the auction.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions

Postcode – DE65 6HT 

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The winning buyer must pay £8,600 inc Vat automatically at the end of the auction of which:

£3,300 + Vat is the buyer fee

£3,000 + Vat is the admin fee

£1,040 is the deposit contribution