4 bed detached house for sale

Briar Cottage, High Street, Church Eaton, Stafford ST20

Lee Cooke Estate Agency Group proudly presents Briar Cottage, a unique and picturesque Grade II Listed detached village residence nestled in the highly sought-after community of Church Eaton. This exceptional property seamlessly blends traditional charm with spacious living and offers a grand and idyllic lifestyle.

Be the proud owner of one of the areas most well known 17th Century thatched homes.

Its chain free and includes a large double detached garage with upper storage area - Additional secured gated parking to left side.

The exterior of Briar Cottage truly captivates, featuring secure gated access on both sides, leading to ample off-road parking. A substantial 28ft double detached garage, complete with an upper attic area, provides significant storage and utility space. The beautiful country-style gardens are a highlight, adorned with a wonderful selection of plants, trees, and shrubs, creating a serene outdoor sanctuary. Enjoy outdoor entertaining with a dedicated patio area, a charming detached garden room/summer house, and a free-standing hot tub nestled under a feature canopy pergola.

Step inside this enchanting home through a welcoming, traditional entrance hall, distinguished by its flagstone flooring and authentic oak features. The ground floor offers a convenient guest WC with an adjoining utility room and a side entrance. The spacious evening lounge is a focal point, boasting a traditional inglenook fireplace and ample space for relaxation. This flows seamlessly into a separate sitting room/dining room, perfect for both intimate gatherings and formal meals, featuring a decorative log burner and rustic oak flooring.

The heart of the home is the open-plan entertainment kitchen diner, well-appointed with a free-standing aga with an electric companion, fitted extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, and a fantastic selection of wall and base units with granite worktops, all set beneath charming oak beams. This space is ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.

Ascending to the first floor, a delightful traditional landing, rich with oak features, leads to four spacious and individually charming bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a tranquil retreat, featuring dual fitted wardrobes, part-panelled walls, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a free-standing tub bath. A further luxury and traditional family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, offering another free-standing tub bath and a stimulating sauna/massage enclosed shower, ensuring comfort and sophistication for all residents.

Location and Area

Church Eaton is one of Staffordshire’s most desirable rural villages—a peaceful, picture‐perfect community surrounded by rolling countryside, character homes, and a warm village atmosphere. It offers the ideal balance of tranquil village living with excellent access to nearby towns, transport links, and amenities.

A traditional English village centred around St Editha’s Church, with charming period properties and quiet lanes. A friendly, close‐knit community with village hall, offering regular local events, making it especially appealing for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Surrounded by beautiful open fields, walking routes, and bridleways—perfect for dog walkers, cyclists, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Nearby fishing lakes and rural trails offer plenty of weekend leisure options. The village’s peaceful setting makes it a haven for wildlife and nature lovers.

The neighbouring villages of Wheaton Aston, Haughton, Gnosall, provide everyday essentials including shops, cafés, pubs, and convenience stores. Stafford town centre is just a short drive away, offering supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities, and national retailers. Visit Newport which is only a short drive away with further popular shopping and of course the well known Harper Adams University, further eateries and public houses are on the way. May be visit Lilleshall the former house of England Football team also just a short drive away.

Excellent road links to Stafford, Telford, Newport, and the wider West Midlands. Stafford’s mainline station provides fast rail connections to Birmingham, Manchester, and London Euston. Despite its rural feel, Church Eaton remains well‐connected for commuters.

The village is served by Church Eaton Primary School, a well‐regarded local school with a strong community reputation. A choice of secondary schools and academies are available in Stafford and surrounding areas, many with school transport options.

Fancy a drink or two, may be a bite to eat? Look no further then visiting the popular award winning Royal Oak Public House which is just a stones throw away. Looking for a more formal meal ? Why not try the The Acorn at Gnosall.

For further details or to book a viewing, or for a free selling valuation contact Lee Cooke Estate Agency Group today.

Entrance Hall

Having feature flagstone entry flooring, leaded window to side, traditional oak entry door leading to front, oak open wooden stairs leading to the first floor with feature internal oak doors leading to various rooms, feature radiator, additional central heated radiator, storage cupboard and traditional oak frame and beams.

Ground Floor Guest WC

Having a leaded window to side, a low flush toilet, feature round wash basin set in a vanity unit, tiled floor, door leading into the inner hall and feature radiator.

Inner Hall

Having a door leading to the side access, feature radiator, tiled floor and doors to various rooms.

Sitting Room / Dining Room - 16'5" x 10'2" max

Having a leaded window to front, french feature doors leading into the entrance hall, further oak door leading into the evening lounge, and decorative style log burner, feature oak flooring and beams and central heated radiator.

Evening Lounge - 17'9" x 17'6" max

Viewing is highly recommended.

Having a feature traditional inglenook fireplace, two central heated radiators, a selection of feature oak beams and frames, internal doors to various rooms, windows to front and side.

Entertainment Kitchen Diner - 17' x 13'2" max

Having a selection of leaded windows to rear and side, feature radiator, free standing aga with electric companion and fitted extractor hood, one and half drainer sink unit, a fantastic selection of fitted wall and base units with granite worktops feature oak beams internal doors leading to various rooms, and integrated dishwasher.

Utility - 8' x 5' max

Having leaded windows to side and rear, Belfast style sink, tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, wall and base units with square edge worktops and door leading into the inner hallway.

First Floor Landing

Having a feature radiator, oak flooring, oak stairs and hand rail leading to the ground floor, with internal oak doors to various rooms and loft access.

Bedroom One - 18'6" into wardrobes x 12'3" max

Having a selection of leaded windows to side and rear, traditional oak beams and frames, oak door leading to the first floor landing, two central heated radiators, door access leading into the en suite and dual fitted wardrobes with part feature panelled walls.

En Suite

Having a free standing tub bath with additional free standing feature tap, a low flush toilet, wash basin set in a vanity unit, door leading into bedroom one, feature heated towel rail and part panelled walls.

Bedroom Two - 17' x 9'8" max

Having leaded windows to both side and front, oak door to first floor landing, feature ceiling beams, spotlights to ceiling and central heated radiator.

Bedroom Three - 17'6" x 8'7" max

Having leaded windows to front and side, oak door to first floor landing, traditional oak beams, spotlights to ceiling and central heated radiator.

Bedroom Four - 9'4" x 9' max

Leaded windows to front and side, oak floor and door to first floor landing.

Family Bathroom

Having a leaded window to rear, a feature radiator, spotlights to ceiling, door to first floor landing, feature part tiled and oak flooring, a fitted suite with a free standing tub bath, feature high flush toilet, wal mounted wash basin set in an oak vanity unit and walk in massage / sauna shower.

Additional Secure Gated Car Parking Area

Having double gated access to the front left hand side, with further gate leading to the main country style garden. (This area is ideal for car port or garage strp).

Main Car Parking Area

Having stable style gated access leading to the ample off road parking to the front right hand side of the property, with gated access leading to rear and further access leading to the detached garage with additional door access to the main family home.

Detached Double Garage - 28'9" x 17'7" max

Viewing is highly recommended.

Having dual up and over doors to front access, a fantastic selection of wall and base units with rolltop worksurfaces, one and half drainer ceramic sink, and ladders leading to the attic area, with door leading to the main garden.

Attic Area - 26' in length with restricted head height

With pull down ladders leading to the main garage area and floor boards.

Rear Gardens

Having a beautifully presented country style garden which requires viewing to fully appreciate. Having an ornamental pond, a selection of lawned areas with feature pathways, entertainment patio area, gates leading to side access, access to the garage, further gated access leading to the additional parking area, feature stone pathway, panelled fences and external water tap.

Detached Garden Room / Summer House

Situated in the main garden area, having french doors leading to the main garden area, and vaulted ceiling.

Hot Tub

Having a free standing hot tub with feature canopy pergola area, with led lighting and closing curtains.

Valuers Comments - Lee Cooke Estate Agency Group recommends viewing to fully appreciate this highly deceptive and unique Grade II Listed 17th Century detached residence on offer. The property has many original features and we are lead to believed the property dated back to cria 1680.

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