# 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Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 25/04/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Est.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** ****   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167928) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167931) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167933) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167936) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167939) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167941) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167943) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167945) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167947) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167949) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167953) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/42746321/1167955) - ![EPC](/listings/photos/42746321/1167958) - EPC ## 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:** -8.6% - **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)