Summary - Croft Lane, Breadsall DE21 5LE
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious character home with extensive gardens and flexible family layout.
5 large double bedrooms with flexible intergenerational layout
About 3,800 sq ft across cottage and converted barn
Over ½ acre of landscaped, feature-rich gardens and pond
Double garage with upstairs office; wide driveway and carport
Four reception rooms including drawing room and garden room
Farmhouse kitchen with solid wood units and granite worktops
EPC rating E — potential energy/improvement costs to consider
Council Tax Band G — relatively high ongoing local tax
This substantial 16th-century cottage with a converted barn offers about 3,800 sq ft of flexible living close to Derby, arranged as five large double bedrooms and four reception rooms. The house sits on over half an acre of carefully designed gardens, with expansive lawns, ornamental planting, a romantic pond and meandering paths — ideal for families who value outdoor space, entertaining and privacy. Double garage with a room/office above, wide driveway and a covered carport add practical parking and workspace.
Period character is a strong selling point: exposed beams, inglenook fireplace, leaded windows and a dramatic barn entrance create atmosphere and scale. The farmhouse kitchen with solid wood units and granite tops supports large-family living and social cooking, while the bright garden room provides excellent indoor–outdoor flow. The layout also permits intergenerational living: cottage and barn portions can be separated with existing doorways and the study could be reinstated as a secondary kitchen.
There are important practical facts to note. The EPC is rated E and the property lies in Council Tax Band G, so running costs and efficiency improvements should be budgeted for. While the house is well maintained and features double glazing and mains gas heating, the age and scale mean there is scope — and likely cost — for further upgrading, modernisation or structural changes if desired (subject to approvals). Buyers should confirm tenure, services and any planning constraints with professionals.
For a family seeking a characterful, private village home with showpiece gardens and room for flexible arrangements, this property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a striking historic dwelling with substantial outdoor assets and potential to tailor the interior to modern needs.
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