Cotsford, Totley Brook Road, Dore, S17 3QS

Welcome to this exceptionally charming and beautifully presented four-bedroom detached residence, nestled within a wonderfully generous plot of approximately ¼ acre. Constructed circa 1913 and built in traditional Cotswold-style stone, this distinguished home captures the elegance and craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts period, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a property of such character and preserved architectural integrity.

From the moment you arrive, this home exudes warmth, character, and timeless elegance. The fusion of Arts and Crafts design and enduring Cotswold stone construction make this an exceptional and rare offering in today's market. Whether you're enjoying a fireside evening, gardening under the trees, or entertaining in style, this is a property to fall in love with.

Delightfully situated in one of the region's most sought-after residential areas, this property offers the best of both worlds: peaceful, leafy surroundings with excellent access to local amenities, well-regarded schools, and the stunning Peak District National Park. This is an ideal setting for families, professionals, or those looking to enjoy a more tranquil lifestyle within reach of town conveniences.

Notes

This wonderful Arts and crafts property was built in 1913 by the Fox Brothers in Cotswold stone and features original windows with stone mullions throughout. The property boasts a wealth of character and charm retaining most, it not all, of its original features and charm. Rarely does a property of this standard and calibre, with this level of detail come to the market and strong interest is therefore expected. It is worth noting that the property was newly plumbed for central heating in 2015, completely re wired in 2015, and refresh decorated throughout in 2020.

Entrance Porch

Impressive oak front door, attractive panelling, and parquet flooring.

Entrance Hall

A welcoming and spacious entrance hallway with a front facing glazed entrance door, parquet flooring, cast-iron column radiator, picture rail with hand painted freeze above, ornate ceiling coving, attractive panelling, stairs with mahogany balustrading leading to the first floor and internal doors opening into the lounge, dining room, kitchen and WC.

Downstairs WC

Comprising of a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, cast-iron column radiator, side facing window, parquet flooring and large cupboard housing the boiler and circuit board. The room includes beautiful Parisian fittings from the 1920's.

Lounge

A large room which is made bright and airy by virtue of the two-front facing and two additional side facing windows. The focal point of the room is the stunning original fireplace with Stone hearth and brass surround and includes a woodburning stove. Parquet flooring, picture rail with hand painted freeze above, stunning ornate ceiling coving, attractive panelling, two cast iron column radiators. A fabulous warm and cozy room which enjoys lovely views over the front garden and oozes character and charm.

Dining Room

A further good size reception room with a side facing window, cast iron column radiator, picture rail with hand painted freeze above, ceiling coving, parquet flooring and original fireplace with brass hearth and living flame gas fire.

Kitchen

Enjoying an excellent range of original wall and base units from the 1920's with original Richards tiling in addition to an attractively tiled floor. The room has side and rear facing windows, a rear facing door opening into the rear porch and a further door opening into the large pantry, which has a further side facing window. Additionally, the room benefits from a fireplace with wall mounted gas fire and brass surround and a sink unit and drainer with mixer tap.

Rear Porch

Two side facing windows, a rear facing glazed door opening onto the rear garden and tiled flooring.

First Floor Landing

To is a spacious landing which has a side facing window, large built-in floor to ceiling mahogany cupboards with oak shelving and a feature stained glass port hole window, wood flooring which flows throughout the first floor, attractive panelling, picture rail with hand painted freeze above, ceiling coving and beautiful original internal doors with stained glass porthole windows opening into all four bedrooms and family bathroom. All bedrooms are equally proportioned generous double bedrooms, and all have two windows providing twin aspects, picture rails with hand painted freezes above, cast iron column radiators and all have six floor mounted brass double sockets and are all beautifully appointed.

Bedroom One

Front and side facing windows taking in attractive green views.

Bedroom Two

Front and side facing windows taking in attractive green views.

Bedroom Three

A side window enjoying the morning sun from the East and a rear facing window taking in stunning views over the wonderful rear garden.

Bedroom Four

Side and rear facing windows which enjoy stunning views over the rear spectacular rear garden.

Family Bathroom

Modernised and installed in 2021. Being attractively tiled in Victorian style tiling with a suite comprising of a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and roll top bath with shower. The room benefits from 2 side facing windows and a cast iron column radiator.

Exterior

To the front of the property is a beautiful lawned garden with well stocked the borders and a variety of topiary-shaped and mature trees. To the far end, a pathway extends down the side of the property via a wrought iron gate. To the near side of the house is a sizable driveway which is accessed via double wrought iron gates which extends down the side of the property providing ample parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the large stone built detached double garage which has sliding doors to the front, side and rear facing windows, power and lighting and a new roof from 2015 including new timbers which has a 20 year guarantee. A wrought iron gate adjacent to the garage opens in to the fabulous rear garden which includes an attractive paved patio immediately adjacent to the house which can be accessed from the rear porch and gives access to the external wash room which has 2 side facing windows, a side facing door, plumbing for a washing machine, power and water. Beyond the patio is a simply fabulous beautifully landscaped garden, designed in 1913, with Stone path, well stock borders and a variety of topiary-shaped and mature trees. The garden is thoughtfully sectioned to maximise the appearance, privacy, sun and shade. To the far end of the garden is a further paved patio, at the far end of which is a sizeable timber garden room, which has two side facing windows, a large front facing window and a half glazed entrance door and makes for an excellent hobby room/office/games room.