Summary - OAK COTTAGE UTTOXETER ROAD FOSTON DERBY DE65 5PX
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious period cottage with annexe, garden office and countryside views — flexible multi‑generational living..
4 double bedrooms in main house plus an accessible annexe with en‑suite
Versatile insulated garden room with power and direct ethernet connection
Multi-level, thoughtfully landscaped garden with generous seating area
Period cottage character: exposed beams, feature fireplaces, pre‑1900 build
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; may need thermal improvements
EPC rating D; some updating and maintenance likely required
No formal private parking; current nearby parking rented from a farmer
Low flood risk, easy access to A50/A38 and local rail links
This traditional five-double-bedroom cottage combines period character with adaptable living for multi-generational households or buyers planning to downsize without sacrificing space. The main house offers four double bedrooms, two generous reception rooms with exposed beams and feature fireplaces, a breakfast kitchen with a five-ring gas hob, utility room and a family shower room. An accessible ground-floor annexe provides a self-contained double bedroom with fitted storage and an en‑suite shower room — ideal for extended family, carers or rental income.
The garden is a standout feature: multi-level, thoughtfully landscaped terraces with a sizable seating area and a fully insulated garden room equipped with power and a direct ethernet connection — ready for a home office, hobby room or gym. The property sits on a decent plot at the edge of open countryside, with views across neighbouring farmland and easy access to the A50/A38, local stations and schools.
Important practical points are transparent: the house is of solid brick construction (pre‑1900) and insulation in the party/solid walls is assumed absent; the EPC is D, and there are some ’quirky’ features and extensions consistent with age that may require updating. Parking is not on a formal private driveway — the seller currently rents a nearby parking area from a local farmer; continuation of that arrangement would be subject to negotiation. Council tax is moderate and flood risk is low.
For buyers seeking character, space and flexibility in a rural setting, Oak Cottage offers genuine versatility. It will suit families needing separate living areas, multi-generational households, or downsizers who want generous rooms, an independent annexe and a ready-to-use office/garden room, while accepting some period maintenance and improvement needs.
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