REF: JC0739 - There are houses you buy… And then there are houses you get excited about. This is very much the latter.

Built and thoughtfully designed by the current owner around 50 years ago, this detached home still carries that unmistakable 1970s confidence. Generous proportions, sensible flow, big windows and a layout that just makes sense. It’s a proper family house at heart, not something squeezed onto a plot, and you feel that the moment you walk in.

Yes, it needs modernising. Kitchens, bathrooms, décor, but here’s the key bit… It’s all cosmetic. The bones are brilliant. The space is already there. You’re not fighting awkward rooms or low ceilings, you’re simply deciding how bold you want to be.

Downstairs, the layout offers real flexibility. A large lounge sits ready to become a cosy retreat, while the separate family room gives you options. Think playroom, snug, home office, or knock through and go open-plan if that’s your thing.
The kitchen and breakfast room connects naturally with the dining space and conservatory, creating a sociable hub that’s crying out for a modern rework. Add bi-folds, open things up, bring the garden in, it’s all very doable here.

Upstairs continues the theme of space. The main bedroom comes with an en-suite, while the remaining bedrooms are all proper doubles and none of that “box room pretending to be a bedroom” nonsense.
One of the real hidden gems is the substantial storage area, which could easily be incorporated into bedroom four to create a much larger room, or even reconfigured as part of a future principal suite.

This house rewards imagination.

Outside, the plot really comes into its own. The rear garden is generous, private, and full of potential. Plenty of room for extensions, entertaining spaces, or just a cracking lawn for kids and dogs to tear around on. It’s the kind of garden where you can already picture summer evenings, even if it needs a little TLC to get there.

And then there’s the double garage. Big, detached, and versatile. Keep it as garaging, convert it, or use it as part of a wider reconfiguration. Whatever route you take, it adds serious long-term value.

This isn’t a house you tweak and move on from. It’s one you make your own, slowly or all at once, knowing you’re starting with something solid, well-designed and increasingly rare.

If you’re looking for turnkey, scroll on.

If you’re looking for space, character, and the chance to create something special, this one’s going to get under your skin and it is also being offered with no chain.


Location

Railway Lane sits right in the heart of Chase Terrace, one of those parts of Burntwood that quietly gets on with being a great place to live. It’s established, well-connected and popular with families who want space, schools nearby and everyday life to feel easy.

For families, schooling is a big tick. You’ve got a good choice of local primary schools within easy reach, such as Holly Grove Primary School (a 2-minute walk) which due to being part of Primitas’ Learning Partnership, has preferential consideration to Erasmus Darwin Academy, while Chase Terrace Academy is also close by for secondary education. A real bonus for those wanting a straightforward school run without trekking across town.

Day-to-day amenities are exactly where you want them. Chase Terrace and Burntwood centres are both close, offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, takeaways and all the essentials plus those little local bits you don’t realise you rely on until they’re not there. Doctors, dentists and leisure facilities are all well covered too.

If you like getting outside, you’re spoilt for choice. Chasewater Country Park is just a short drive away and is perfect for walking, cycling, paddleboarding or a coffee with a view. There are also plenty of green spaces, footpaths and quieter spots nearby ideal for dog walks, kids play, fresh air, or just clearing your head after work.

Commuters are well catered for. Burntwood sits between Lichfield, Cannock and Brownhills, with straightforward road links to the A5, A38 and M6 Toll, making travel across Staffordshire and into the West Midlands surprisingly painless. Lichfield City station is also within easy reach for rail connections further afield.

All in all, Railway Lane offers that sweet spot. A settled residential feel, strong local community, great access to schools and countryside, and everything you need close at hand without feeling boxed in or overdeveloped.

It’s the kind of location that works just as well now as it will in ten years’ time.


Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Lounge - 4.98m (16'4") x 3.64m (11'11")
Family Room - 5.89m (19'4") x 2.42m (7'11")
Conservatory - 2.95m (9'8") x 2.72m (8'11")
Dining Room - 3.64m (11'11") x 2.81m (9'3")
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.54m (14'11") x 3.76m (12'4")
Utility - 2.42m (7'11") x 2.14m (7')
Large Pantry
W.C.


First Floor

Bedroom One - 4.28m (14'1") x 3.66m (12')
En-Suite
Bedroom Two - 3.69m (12'1") x 3.27m (10'9")
Bedroom Three - 4.38m (14'5") x 2.42m (7'11")
Bedroom Four - 2.97m (9'9") x 1.98m (6'6")
Storage - 3.24m (10'8") x 2.72m (8'11")
Bathroom