Sold Cottage

The Cote

DOVE STREET, ASHBOURNE, ELLASTONE, STAFFORDSHIRE DE6 2GY

2 beds 52 m² Listed 1 Aug 2013 (-4736d)

£168,950

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# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (DE6 2GY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | THE COTE, DOVE STREET, ASHBOURNE, ELLASTONE, STAFFORDSHIRE DE6 2GY |
| Price | £168,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £166,000 May 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 25/04/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £37,900

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- D (£80 - £120)
- E (£50)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8203-1167-0629-1626-2473)

## Description

**** **** A delightful and quaint two bedroom mid cottage with garden, located in sought after village.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Living Room, Inner Hallway, Shower Room, Fitted Kitchen, First Floor Landing, Two Bedrooms and Rear Garden.

This two bedroom mid cottage located in the sought after village of Ellastone has been renovated by the current owners. Offering fitted kitchen, feature stone fireplace in the living room, refitted shower room and a rear garden.

An internal inspection is highly recommended.

**Directions** **** From Ashbourne town centre follow signs towards A52 Leek. At the island turn right onto the A52 and then turn left into and through Mayfield signposted Uttoxeter on the B5032. Continue for 3 miles when arriving in the village of Ellastone. Go past the pub on your left and then turn right onto Dove Street. The Cote will be located on the left hand side as identified by our For Sale board.

**ACCOMMODATION:** **** Front entrance door to:

**Living** **Room** **** **3.70m x 3.73m** (approx. 12'3" x 12'3"). Feature stone fireplace with stone hearth and log burner, beamed ceiling, radiator, window to front and door to:

**Inner** **Hall** **** Radiator, storage cupboard, stairs leading off to first floor landing and doors to shower room and kitchen.

**Refitted** **Shower** **Room** **** Suite comprising shower cubicle with mixer shower, low level w.c. and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, heated towel rail and window to rear.

**Refitted** **Kitchen** **** **2.81m x 1.99m** (approx. 9'3" x 6'5"). Range of base mounted units with solid wood work surfaces over incorporating Belfast sink, electric hob, electric oven, space for fridge/freezer, part tiled splashbacks, radiator and window to rear.

**First** **Floor** **Landing** **** Stairs from ground floor inner hall and doors leading off to bedrooms.

**Bedroom** **One** ** ** 3.72m x 3.78m max (approx. 12'3" x 12'4"). Radiator and window to front.

**Bedroom** **Two** **** **2.74m x 1.85m** (approx. 8'9" x 5'9"). Radiator and window to rear.

**Outside** **** ****

**Rear** **Garden** **** Immediately adjoining the property is an enclosed garden comprising of large paved patio area with display borders and newly installed external oil fired boiler.

**Tenure** **** Freehold (Purchasers are recommended to satisfy themselves as to tenure via their legal representative).

**Services** **** Mains water, drainage and electricity are believed to be connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.

**Local** **Authority** ****

**East** **Staffordshire** **Borough** **Council.** ****

**www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk** ****

**Useful** **Websites** ****

**www.environment-agency.co.uk** ****

**JGA/160413** **** (DRAFT - Awaiting approval, may be subject to amendment)

**SMB/RLM/Ash** ****

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/42746321/1167960) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE COTE DOVE STREET, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GY | £166,000 | 16/05/2014 | Terraced |
| THE COTE DOVE STREET, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GY | £125,000 | 01/09/2010 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 BENTLEY FOLD NAHILLAH MAIN ROAD, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GZ | £640,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| THE WICKETS BENTLEY FOLD, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GX | £430,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| THE WICKETS BENTLEY FOLD, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GX | £387,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £485,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £476,169 (52 Detached, DE6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -64.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Staffordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £754/mo
- **Realistic:** £838/mo
- **Optimistic:** £922/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peaks & Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,249/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -7.4%
- **10y growth:** 18.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Staffordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

52 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£166,000 May 2014

Price per m²

£3,249/m²

Local average

£476,169 (-64.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,589 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

A 2 Bedroom Mid Cottage with Rear Garden
Oil Fired Central Heating
Living Room
Inner Hall
Refitted Ground Floor Shower Room
Refitted Kitchen
2 Bedrooms
Rear Gardens
Viewing Recommended
EPC Rating D

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

** A delightful and quaint two bedroom mid cottage with garden, located in sought after village.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Living Room, Inner Hallway, Shower Room, Fitted Kitchen, First Floor Landing, Two Bedrooms and Rear Garden.

This two bedroom mid cottage located in the sought after village of Ellastone has been renovated by the current owners. Offering fitted kitchen, feature stone fireplace in the living room, refitted shower room and a rear garden.

An internal inspection is highly recommended.

Directions From Ashbourne town centre follow signs towards A52 Leek. At the island turn right onto the A52 and then turn left into and through Mayfield signposted Uttoxeter on the B5032. Continue for 3 miles when arriving in the village of Ellastone. Go past the pub on your left and then turn right onto Dove Street. The Cote will be located on the left hand side as identified by our For Sale board.

ACCOMMODATION: Front entrance door to:

Living Room 3.70m x 3.73m (approx. 12'3" x 12'3"). Feature stone fireplace with stone hearth and log burner, beamed ceiling, radiator, window to front and door to:

Inner Hall Radiator, storage cupboard, stairs leading off to first floor landing and doors to shower room and kitchen.

Refitted Shower Room Suite comprising shower cubicle with mixer shower, low level w.c. and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, heated towel rail and window to rear.

Refitted Kitchen 2.81m x 1.99m (approx. 9'3" x 6'5"). Range of base mounted units with solid wood work surfaces over incorporating Belfast sink, electric hob, electric oven, space for fridge/freezer, part tiled splashbacks, radiator and window to rear.

First Floor Landing Stairs from ground floor inner hall and doors leading off to bedrooms.

Bedroom One 3.72m x 3.78m max (approx. 12'3" x 12'4"). Radiator and window to front.

Bedroom Two 2.74m x 1.85m (approx. 8'9" x 5'9"). Radiator and window to rear.

Outside

Rear Garden Immediately adjoining the property is an enclosed garden comprising of large paved patio area with display borders and newly installed external oil fired boiler.

Tenure Freehold (Purchasers are recommended to satisfy themselves as to tenure via their legal representative).

Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are believed to be connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability.

Local Authority

East Staffordshire Borough Council.

www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Useful Websites

www.environment-agency.co.uk

JGA/160413 (DRAFT - Awaiting approval, may be subject to amendment)

SMB/RLM/Ash **

Listed by

Ashbourne

John German

Reference: 42746321

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 25/04/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 26/04/2013

Expiry date: 25/04/2023 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £37,900

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

33% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/05/2014 (12 years ago)	£166,000	+32.8%
Sold	01/09/2010 (15 years ago)	£125,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
3 BENTLEY FOLD NAHILLAH MAIN ROAD, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GZ	£640,000	16/09/2022	Detached
THE WICKETS BENTLEY FOLD, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GX	£430,000	31/03/2022	Detached
THE WICKETS BENTLEY FOLD, ELLASTONE, ASHBOURNE, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE6 2GX	£387,000	30/11/2021	Detached

Area average: £485,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -7.4%

10y growth 18.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Staffordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 20.9%

10y (index) 46.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Staffordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £754/mo

Realistic £838/mo

Optimistic £922/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Staffordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peaks & Dales: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Dove Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Dove Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Denstone Hall Farm Shop	1.5 miles
Shop	Twine	1.5 miles
Train station	Alton Towers Car Park	2.2 miles
Train station	Runaway Mine Train	2.6 miles
Hospital	Saint Oswald's Hospital	4.2 miles
Hospital	Cheadle Hosptal	6.9 miles
University	University of Derby	10.1 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Norbury CofE Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 25 Mar 2014
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 10 Jan 2012
Ryecroft CofE Middle School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2017
Dove CofE Academy	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 17 Apr 2024
The JCB Academy	Secondary	2.2 miles	Good — 28 Feb 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,750

Target investor price (1%) £83,800

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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