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Moat Lane, Newborough, DE13

East Midlands

£1,150,000

Listed on 12/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Cottage

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A refurbished four-bedroom detached country cottage set within approximately 3.099 acres, with open countryside views, a south-facing garden and several outbuildings, including a large barn. The listing describes a recent programme of improvements to the heating, electrical installation, kitchen and bathrooms, while retaining traditional features such as exposed beams and a substantial brick fireplace with a multi-fuel stove. The ground floor includes a lounge measuring approximately 25.8 by 13.6 feet, a glazed garden room and a study that could also serve as a fifth bedroom. The kitchen, at approximately 18.1 by 11.10 feet, has space for dining. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite, alongside a family bathroom. Outside, the grounds include a lawned garden, gravel driveway, extensive parking and three garages, as well as the larger barn and other outbuildings. The land may suit a range of rural uses, including equestrian or smallholding activities, subject to any necessary consents. Newborough is nearby, with further amenities in Abbots Bromley and larger centres including Burton upon Trent, Lichfield and Uttoxeter within the wider area. The barn’s potential and any proposed changes would need to be checked for planning and other relevant requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a weak overall WHOTS opportunity at 58/100, but it stands out as a ready-to-enjoy country home rather than a renovation project: the photographed interiors look clean and updated, and the lounge’s exposed beams and brick fireplace give it character. The main canvas for adding value is outside, with approximately 3.099 acres, a large barn and other outbuildings; their condition, lawful use and adaptation potential need checking, and any changes may require consent.

The asking price is £1.15m, but floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The score is therefore held back by gaps in the value and resale assessment, rather than visible major defects or a substantial refurbishment requirement.

Key opportunities

  • Explore the large barn and other outbuildings for suitable uses or adaptation, subject to checking their condition, lawful use and any required consents.
  • Make the most of approximately 3.099 acres, including the south-facing garden and open countryside setting, for rural lifestyle uses subject to suitability and consents.
  • Enjoy or build on the cottage’s character, including the beam-and-brick-fireplace lounge and garden room, without an obvious major interior project.

Key risks

  • The condition of the barn, garages and other outbuildings is not established by the photographs.
  • Floor area is missing, so the asking price cannot be compared with local £/sqf or assessed against the property’s size.

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£4,345
Based on a loan of £862,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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