Mulberry Cottage, Coton Road, Walton on Trent, DE12

Enjoying a delightfully tranquil and secluded setting within this desirable South Derbyshire village is Mulberry Cottage, a beautifully presented detached village home offering well proportioned living accommodation, four bedrooms and a charming south-west facing cottage garden. Residing at a regal elevated position beyond a lengthy private drive, Mulberry Cottage has received numerous upgrades in recent years to include new flush casement Residence 7 windows in 2022/23, a new mains gas boiler in 2022 and refitted bathrooms, alongside a remodel and refit to the dining kitchen to create an open plan style space.

It is to be noted that there is potential (subject to relevant permissions) to extend of the single storey accommodation to add a fifth bedroom, and previous there has been planning approved (now lapsed) to add a detached garage with studio above.

The entrance door opens into a spacious central hallway, with doors leading into the first of two reception rooms which features a Heta wood burning stove. The L shaped dining kitchen leads into a useful boot room, study and cloakroom, with a second reception room housing a versatile utility space and plenty of storage. From the first floor landing there are four well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the master suite having a range of fitted wardrobes and a private en suite, and pleasant views over the gardens can be appreciated from the front facing windows. Outside, a private drive ascends from Coton Road, leading to gated access into a driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles. There is a pleasant seating area to the rear, and the formal gardens extend to the front aspect benefitting from a sunny south-west aspect and plenty of privacy.

The desirable South Derbyshire village of Walton on Trent is positioned on the scenic banks of the River Trent, being home to facilities including a historic Church, a popular gastro pub and restaurant, a Village Hall and a cricket club. A paradise for nature lovers, this rural village offers countryside and riverside walks from the property’s doorstep, whilst being within convenient reach of surrounding amenities and commuter routes.

Within the village is a Church of England Primary school which feeds into John Taylor High, both of which maintain Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ reputation. The John Taylor Free School is also within an easy drive, and there are a wealth of independent schools in the area including Lichfield Cathedral, Repton, Denstone and Twycross.

For leisure pursuits, the newly opened Tuckleholme Nature Reserve lies within walking distance and the nearby Rosliston Forestry Centre offers activities including walking, cycling, falconry, archery and fishing.

The local village of Barton under Needwood provides further everyday amenities including a doctors’ surgery, chemist, post office and a choice of pubs and shops, as well as Barton Marina which can be walked to via footpath between the villages. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the market town of Burton and the Cathedral City of Lichfield.

The location is ideally placed for commuters, having the A38, A50 and M6 Toll close by and rail links from Lichfield and Tamworth giving direct access to Birmingham and London (in 80 mins). East Midlands and Birmingham international airports are also both within a 40 minute drive.