No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Guide price£500,000
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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Fern Cottage, Boundary, Derbyshire
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Detached house
3 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: F*
1,668 sq ft / 155 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Ask agent
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Far reaching countryside views.
  • Characterful features throughout.
  • A well-appointed living kitchen.
  • Two further reception rooms.
  • A guest WC.
  • 3 bedrooms, two of which benefitting from en suites.
  • Off road parking for multiple vehicles.
  • Brick built outbuildings.
  • Close to excellent road links.
A charming cottage with far reaching countryside views.



Fern Cottage has been sympathetically extended and improved by its current owners to incorporate modern living whilst maintaining many original features. Sat in a delightful plot and located just a stone’s throw from full amenities and excellent transport links.

Ground Floor
• A welcoming entrance porch with built in storage.
• A guest WC.
• An excellent living kitchen with underfloor heating, a roof lantern and bifold doors leading to an external patio. Incorporating integrated appliances such as a fridge/freezer, wine fridge and dishwasher under Quartz work surfaces, as well as an electric AGA.
• A spacious and charming sitting room boasting an open fire and characterful beams to the ceiling.
• A bright and airy garden room providing a further seating area with views out over the rear garden.

First Floor
• An impressive dual aspect master bedroom with a generous four-piece en suite fitted with RAK ceramics sanitary ware.
• Second/guest bedroom with a refitted en suite shower room.
• Third bedroom again offering superb far reaching views.
• Spacious landing including space for a desk, well suited for home working.

Outside
• Well screened, delightful gardens to the North and West of the property.
• A private raised patio area.
• Useful brick outbuildings, one currently used as a utility area.
• Further sheds with electric supply, providing additional storage.

Situation
Fern Cottage is situated in the South Derbyshire hamlet of Boundary which forms part of the county border of Leicestershire, hence it’s name. With easy access to the popular market town of Ashby de la Zouch. The Bath Grounds and adjoining grounds of Ashby Castle provide great areas for walking and recreation within the town. There is access to public footpaths leading to National Forest woodland. Willesley Park Golf Club is on the edge of Ashby de la Zouch and the highly regarded Champney Springs Health Spa is about three miles away.

The location is ideal for access to regional centres and major lines of communication, including the A42/M42, A50 and M1. Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham are all within striking distance. The main line railway stations of East Midlands Parkway and Tamworth provide excellent services to London St Pancras and Euston respectively.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fitting, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected, there is no mains sewerage and the property is serviced by a septic tank. Heating is provided via an LPG system. 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 agent.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 28/05/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 28/05/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold.

Local Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council
Council Tax Band: D

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

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. We understand the land between the road and the gravelled driveway does not form part of the ownership of Fern Cottage.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – DE11 7BA
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    Fisher German is a nationally recognised firm of estate agents and property consultants operating throughout the UK. With 15 regional offices, Fisher German’s agency teams specialise in the sale, purchase and letting of rural, village and town properties from period cottages to substantial country houses and estates. Fisher German operate in most areas of England, Scotland and Wales, with offices in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Banbury, Bromsgrove, Canterbury, Chester, Hungerford, Knutsford, Market Harborough, Newark, Retford, Stafford, St. Helens, Thame and Worcester.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on October 21, 2022

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    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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