Elm Close, Great Haywood, ST18

If the roots fit, grow with it. Elms Lodge on Elm Close in Great Haywood, this four-bedroom detached home stands tall, ready to branch out, stretch wide and shelter the next chapter for upsizers and families alike.

Step inside, pause, and picture it, this is where roots are laid, and days unwind. The living room is warm and welcoming, a place to log off, kick back and glow beside the cosy fire, framed by a classic surround. With glazed French doors opening to the garden, letting everyday living flow and grow. Follow the grain and you’ll find the heart of the elm, a kitchen diner built to mix and fix. Sleek modern white cabinetry pairs effortlessly with contrasting worktops, delivering storage galore from floor to door. A one-and-a-half sink and drainer keeps everything moving in time, while fully integrated appliances line up, a four-burner gas hob, oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher, all ready to perform. Cooking here is easy, breezy and never a chore, with glazed French doors overlooking the garden. Just off the kitchen, the utility room keeps life clipped and clean, complete with a stainless-steel sink and drainer, extra storage and space for further appliances. To round off the ground floor, a downstairs WC with pedestal wash hand basin and integral access to the garage keeps everything linked and synced for modern living.

Upstairs, the home continues to branch and bloom with four well-sized bedrooms, offering space to stretch, rest and resume. The master bedroom rises proudly to the top of the tree, complete with a dressing room area and a sleek en-suite shower room featuring a corner walk-in shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, a private canopy where mornings begin and evenings wind down. Completing the floor, the family bathroom keeps everything beautifully balanced, fitted with a separate panel bath and a corner walk-in shower, plus a pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

To the rear, an extensively sized garden with a lush grass lawn, offers space to roam, relax and reset. Plus, potential for a second access to the rear via the bridle path, with space to add a garage ‘STNPP’. Out front, the home makes a confident first impression with a pebbled driveway leading to a double garage, delivering practical parking and storage while keeping everything neatly rooted and effortlessly accessible.

Location

The village of Great Haywood offers a perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience combining peaceful village living with excellent transport links and a strong sense of community.

Great Haywood is a picturesque canal-side village situated where the Trent and Mersey Canal meets the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, offering scenic walks and a vibrant local marina. The village features a range of amenities including a post office, local shops, a primary school, welcoming pubs, and the historic Shugborough Estate on its doorstep — one of Staffordshire’s most treasured National Trust properties.

The area as a whole benefits from excellent commuter connections, with the M6 and A51 within easy reach, and Stafford railway station providing direct services to Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Nearby schools are well-regarded, and the surrounding countryside — including Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation.

Combining scenic surroundings, historic charm, and modern convenience, Great Haywood remains one of Staffordshire’s most desirable places to live.

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