Accommodation
The elevated setting is a defining part of life here. Views extend across the surrounding landscape towards the Peaks to the north, with changing skies, far-reaching sunsets and a different scene to enjoy in every season. The gardens feel both private and open, creating a wonderfully peaceful setting while remaining well placed for Burton-on-Trent, Repton and surrounding villages.
Inside, North Mount has an immediate warmth and authenticity. The entrance hall makes a memorable first impression, with its restored original timber floor, original panelling and an Elizabethan fireplace from Chesneys of London. It is a space that reflects the character of the house from the outset, while also working beautifully as the centre of everyday family life.
The ground floor offers a collection of inviting and versatile reception rooms. The sitting room is generous enough for relaxed family life and entertaining, with a feature fireplace and original detailing creating a comforting atmosphere. A separate living room provides another welcoming place to settle in, while the snug offers a quieter retreat for reading, films or evenings by the fire. Throughout the ground floor, the restored original panelling brings continuity and depth to the interiors, complemented by striking mid-century Murano caged blown-glass pendant lights.
A spacious garden room forms a particularly lovely place for hosting. Filled with natural light and opening out towards the gardens and terrace, it creates an easy connection between indoor living and outdoor entertaining. It is easy to picture long weekend lunches here, summer gatherings spilling onto the terrace, or family celebrations with the garden as a backdrop.
At the heart of the home is a bright and beautifully arranged kitchen with a substantial central island and generous space for everyday dining and informal family time. Fitted with Neff appliances, it has been designed to be practical as well as sociable, with a relaxed living area beside it. A large utility room supports the kitchen, while the bespoke boot room provides a superb everyday entrance for coats, boots, bags and dogs after a walk.
The first floor offers four generous bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom with plenty of space for free standing furniture, en-suite facilities and views across the gardens towards the countryside beyond. The remaining bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family, guests or home working, with a family bathroom and further bath and shower facilities supporting the accommodation.
The gardens are a major part of what makes North Mount so special. The property sits within beautifully established grounds, with formal lawns, mature planting, sheltered seating areas and a greenhouse. The substantial upper lawn has hosted the owners’ wedding reception beneath a marquee, giving a real indication of the space available for entertaining. Mature woodland beyond the garden provides a leafy backdrop and a sense of seclusion, while also attracting regular wildlife visitors.
A historic, undeveloped barn with a vaulted ceiling and mezzanine level offers exciting potential for a future owner, subject to the necessary permissions. Alongside the barn are a garage and useful additional practical spaces. In total, North Mount extends to just over 3,000 sq ft.
Bretby is well placed for access to a range of respected schools, including Repton School, while Repton Primary School and Newton Solney Primary School are stated to be within catchment, subject to the relevant admissions criteria and confirmation. The location also offers convenient access into Burton-on-Trent and the wider road network, while retaining a distinctly semi-rural feel.
A word from the owners
“Calling North Mount home for the past 14 years has been a privilege. It holds some of our happiest memories; we even celebrated our wedding here, with a marquee on the top lawn. Every season brings something different, from daffodils in spring to snow resting on the distant Peaks in winter, and the sunsets are wonderful. We have loved long dog walks in the woodland behind the house and watching muntjac, foxes and badgers visit the garden. Christmas is perhaps our favourite time of all, with log fires and the enormous Christmas tree in the garden, visible for miles around. North Mount is a home you become deeply attached to; living here feels like becoming its keeper, caring for it for the next generation.”
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Property Particulars
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