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Briar Way, Cotes Heath, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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Key features

  • Highly Versatile Multi-Generational Living: A purpose-built, two-bedroom ground-floor guest suite featuring a private lounge, kitchen, and accessible wet room.
  • Home Business Potential: The guest wing's independent access and layout offer an ideal setup for a professional office or reception area, subject to any necessary regulations.
  • Extensive Private Parking: Set on a generous head-end plot with a substantial driveway capable of accommodating over ten vehicles, leading to a large garage.
  • West-Facing Garden Oasis: A spacious, sun-drenched rear garden featuring a high-quality resin patio, greenhouse, and a powered workshop shed.
  • High-Spec Modern Kitchen: A well-appointed space featuring an electric Rangemaster stove, integrated appliances, and a pleasant outlook over the rear garden.
  • Year-Round Comfort: A large conservatory with tiled laminate flooring and underfloor heating, currently utilised by the owners as a cosy TV room.
  • Strategic Commuter Location: Situated in the tranquil village of Cotes Heath with rapid access to the M6 (J14 & J15) and Stafford Railway Station.
  • Energy Efficient & Smart Ready: Equipped with an oil-fired Worcester Bosch boiler and independent Hive thermostat controls for the guest wing.
  • Spacious Main Residence: Four well-proportioned first-floor bedrooms, including a master suite with fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite.

Description

Located in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, this impressive property offers a rare combination of spacious family living and a bespoke ground-floor guest wing. Occupying a generous head-end plot in the sought-after village of Cotes Heath, the home is perfectly designed for multi-generational families, featuring zero-threshold accessibility throughout the ground floor and the guest suite. With its vast driveway, versatile reception rooms, and a high-spec kitchen, this is a home built for both comfort and entertaining.

Cotes Heath is a tranquil, semi-rural village known for its strong community spirit and scenic surroundings. Residents enjoy the best of country life with the Holly Bush Inn nearby for traditional dining and the Cotes & Standon Community Centre hosting local events and activities. For a wider array of boutique shops, independent cafes, and supermarkets, the charming market town of Eccleshall is just a short drive away, while the larger towns of Stafford and Stone are also within easy reach for further leisure and retail needs.

The property is ideally situated for families, with a variety of well-regarded educational options in the immediate vicinity. All Saints CE First School in Standon is just minutes away, with other excellent options including Bishop Lonsdale CE Academy in nearby Eccleshall. The area is also well-served by strong secondary schools in Stafford and Stone, alongside the highly regarded St Dominic’s Priory School for those seeking independent education.

Despite its peaceful setting, Cotes Heath is exceptionally well-connected for commuters. The property enjoys easy access to the A519, which provides a direct link to the M6 motorway at junctions 14 and 15, making travel to Birmingham, Manchester, and the wider West Midlands straightforward. For rail travel, Stafford Railway Station is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away, offering fast, direct services to London Euston in just over an hour.

COUNCIL TAX BAND - E
EPC RATING - C


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall

A bright and welcoming introduction to the home, this light-filled entrance hall features durable laminate flooring and a sense of immediate space. To the right, a half-turn staircase rises to the first floor, leaving a substantial footprint beneath. Currently utilised as a charming play area for grandchildren, this versatile nook is equally suited for a bespoke pet retreat or custom-built storage. The hallway provides a seamless flow to the cloakroom, kitchen, and lounge.

Cloakroom

1.17m x 1.96m (3' 10" x 6' 5")

Positioned right by the front door and stairs, this cloakroom is a highly functional space designed for everyday life. It features a front-facing frosted window for privacy and plenty of room for coat and shoe storage to keep the hallway clear. The suite is fitted with a low-level WC and a vanity sink with built-in storage underneath.

Lounge

4.9m x 3.71m (16' 1" x 12' 2")

A well-proportioned reception room featuring a front-facing box-bay window and an electric fireplace. The lounge is fully carpeted and offers a light, airy feel with enough room for multiple seating arrangements. The room opens directly into the dining area, offering a versatile layout tailored for modern family living and entertaining.

Dining Room

3.44m x 2.7m (11' 3" x 8' 10")

Designed for entertaining, this carpeted dining room easily accommodates a spacious dining table. The bi-fold doors provide a wide, step-free opening into the conservatory, blending the two spaces together. Positioned between the conservatory and the kitchen, it serves as a central and practical link within the home.

Conservatory

3.18m x 3m (10' 5" x 9' 10")

This spacious conservatory features tiled laminate flooring with the added comfort of underfloor heating, making it a usable space throughout the year. Currently utilised as a TV room, it offers a bright and relaxed atmosphere for enjoying the summer months. The French zero-threshold doors provide a seamless, level transition directly out to the garden.

Kitchen

4.65m x 2.7m (15' 3" x 8' 10")

Designed with both style and function in mind, this kitchen offers a great layout for the home cook. The modern-style units provide plenty of storage, housing an integrated dishwasher and separate under-counter fridge and freezer units. The electric Rangemaster is perfectly positioned for easy access, and the 1.5 bowl sink with drainer sits right under the window, allowing you to keep an eye on the garden. The high-quality laminate flooring ties the whole room together, making it a polished yet practical space.

Utility Room

1.35m x 3.6m (4' 5" x 11' 10")

This impressively spacious utility room acts as a central link between the kitchen, the garage, and the guest suite. It is a hardworking space designed to keep the main house quiet and organized, housing the oil-fired Worcester Bosch boiler and providing dedicated space for a freestanding washing machine and dryer. With its own direct door to the garden, it’s the perfect spot for coming in after a walk or handling the family laundry without disrupting the flow of the kitchen.

GUEST SUITE

Designed and built by the current owners for their parents, this two-bedroom ground-floor suite is a masterclass in accessible design. The layout is entirely zero-threshold, offering seamless movement throughout. While it shares all main utilities with the original house—including heating, water, and internet—it maintains its own independence with a dedicated Hive thermostat to control its radiators separately. Linked via the utility room, the suite enjoys its own patio doors leading directly to the shared rear garden, making it a perfect balance of privacy and connection.

Guest hall

Bright and fully carpeted, this central hallway connects every part of the guest suite. It provides a convenient through-route from the driveway straight to the rear garden, perfect for coming and going without disturbing the main household. From here, doors lead to the two bedrooms, the modern shower room, and the suite’s own living and kitchen areas, maintaining the home’s zero-threshold design throughout.

Guest Lounge

6.47m x 3.62m (21' 3" x 11' 11")

This carpeted lounge is designed as an open, welcoming heart for the guest suite. It feels bright and connected to the outdoors, with French doors opening directly onto the communal rear garden and patio. There is ample space for both living and dining areas, making it a completely self-contained social hub. Because of its open access to the hallway, it also offers an ideal setup for a professional reception or waiting area for those looking to run a business from home.

Guest Kitchen

3.7m x 2.53m (12' 2" x 8' 4")

Designed with both accessibility and aesthetics in mind, this kitchen offers a wealth of modern base and wall units finished with clever pull-down storage inserts. The U-shaped layout provides plenty of workspace and includes a built-in breakfast bar, an integrated hob with extractor, and a mid-height oven for convenience. The herringbone-effect flooring adds a touch of character, while the orangery roof lantern makes the space feel bright and open, even on overcast days.

Guest Bedroom One

3.15m x 4.17m (10' 4" x 13' 8")

Located off the guest hallway, this spacious double bedroom follows the home’s theme of comfort and accessibility. It offers a pleasant outlook over the front driveway and plenty of floor space for a variety of furniture layouts. Whether used as a permanent bedroom or a high-end guest room, the carpeted finish and airy feel make it an inviting part of the suite.

Guest Bedroom Two

2m x 4.17m (6' 7" x 13' 8")

A well-proportioned double bedroom that mirrors the comfort of the first, featuring soft carpeting and a neutral finish. The front-facing window provides a bright outlook over the communal driveway, ensuring the room feels light and airy throughout the day. There is plenty of space for a double bed and additional furniture, making it a perfect retreat for family or guests.

Guest Shower Room

2.65m x 2.2m (8' 8" x 7' 3")

This stylish and practical shower room is designed for ease of use, featuring high-quality moisture-resistant wood-effect laminate flooring. The centrepiece is a large walk-in shower equipped with a Triton electric shower and adjustable riser bar. A vanity sink provides integrated storage to keep the space tidy, while the integrated low-level WC and heated towel rail add to the modern feel. A frosted window to the side ensures the room is bright while maintaining total privacy.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

From the entrance hall, the carpeted staircase leads to a bright central landing that connects all the first-floor bedrooms and the family bathroom. A key feature here is the airing cupboard, which houses a pressurized water system—an upgrade that ensures exceptional water pressure throughout the upper floor. You’ll also find loft access via a fitted ladder; the attic space is insulated, partially boarded, and equipped with lighting for easy storage.

Bedroom One

3.87m x 3.38m (12' 8" x 11' 1")

This spacious and bright main bedroom offers a unique touch with natural cork tiled flooring underfoot. A large front-facing window floods the room with light and provides a pleasant outlook over the neighbourhood. Storage is well-handled by a bank of fitted wardrobes, and the room benefits from its own private en-suite shower room, which is easily accessible through a contemporary internal door.

Ensuite Shower Room

1.86m x 2.01m (6' 1" x 6' 7")

This spacious en-suite is designed for both style and ease of care, featuring fully panelled walls that provide a sleek, contemporary finish. The room is centred around a large enclosed mains-fed waterfall shower, which takes full advantage of the home's exceptional water pressure. A modern vanity sink offers integrated storage, complemented by a mirrored cabinet above and a heated towel rail within easy reach. A frosted front-facing window ensures the space is filled with natural light while maintaining total privacy.

Bedroom Two

3.14m x 2.74m (10' 4" x 9' 0")

Situated to the right of the stairs, this spacious double bedroom is a light and peaceful retreat. The large window offers an elevated view over the rear garden, filling the room with natural light throughout the day. Finished with soft carpeting and neutral decor, there is plenty of space for a double bed and additional storage furniture, making it an ideal room for a child or guest.

Bedroom Three

3.12m x 2.56m (10' 3" x 8' 5")

Located at the end of the landing and opposite the stairs, this good-sized double bedroom is finished with soft carpeting for a comfortable feel. The large window offers a pleasant outlook over the rear garden, filling the room with natural light. While currently utilised as a spacious home office, the room's proportions easily accommodate a double bed and storage furniture, making it a highly adaptable space.

Bedroom Four

2.74m x 2.36m (9' 0" x 7' 9")

This well-sized room offers plenty of potential to suit your lifestyle. The current owners have utilised the space as a functional dressing room and study, benefiting from the natural light provided by the rear-facing garden window. Whether you need an occasional guest bedroom, a nursery, or a streamlined workspace, this carpeted room provides a peaceful and adaptable environment.

Bathroom

2.24m x 1.84m (7' 4" x 6' 0")

A bright, neutrally finished bathroom that serves the first-floor bedrooms. The room is equipped with a mains-fed shower over the bath, a pedestal sink, and a low-level WC. The frosted front window and light-reflecting wall tiles keep the space feeling open and airy, while the hard-wearing vinyl floor is ideal for family life. It’s a practical, well-presented room that feels both clean and spacious.

OUTSIDE

Front Garden & Parking

Set back on a generous plot, the exterior of this home is designed for those who value space and accessibility. A sizeable front lawn creates a pleasant buffer from the road, leading to a substantial driveway that provides ample parking for a large family or multiple guests. The driveway terminates at the garage and the purpose-built guest wing, offering a seamless arrival for visitors. Neatly tucked away is the oil tank which services the entire property's heating and hot water needs.

Garage

2.7m x 5.7m (8' 10" x 18' 8")

This spacious garage is a fantastic addition to the home, featuring a traditional up-and-over door and integrated power and lighting. It is large enough to comfortably park a medium-sized car while still leaving plenty of room for shelving and equipment, with an internal door leading directly into the utility room for easy, sheltered access to the house. The pitched roof has been cleverly utilised to provide an insulated and boarded loft space complete with its own power supply and fitted access ladder, creating an ideal secondary attic for the property.

Rear Garden

This spacious west-facing rear garden is a beautifully maintained outdoor retreat, mostly laid to a level lawn and framed by mature, stone-bordered flower beds. A large resin-bound patio provides a seamless, zero-threshold transition into the conservatory, guest lounge, and side access, making it ideal for those with mobility considerations. The garden is well-equipped for enthusiasts, featuring a greenhouse, a powered storage shed, and an additional secondary shed. For practical maintenance, there is an outdoor tap and external power, with the privacy of the space enhanced by a high rear hedge. The owner has recently updated the right-hand fence, and the rear boundary features a fence replaced by the neighbour just 18 months ago.

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About Reeds Rains, Eccleshall

1 High Street, Eccleshall ST21 6BW
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The Eccleshall branch of Reeds Rains Estate and Lettings Agents has been working within the community for many years and is run by Branch Manager Nicola-Jane Dyson. Being conveniently located on the corner of High Street, Nicola-Jane and her team have an excellent reputation in the area for their local knowledge and expertise in the housing sector.

The quaint town of Eccleshall is made up of grade two listed buildings, cobbled streets and local independent shops. The area is within a commutable distance to London via direct train and well placed between junctions 14 and 15 on the M6 with links to the north and south. The area is not only popular with commuters travelling into London for work, but also couples and families wishing to relocate from the capital and northern cities such as Manchester. Despite having great transport links, Eccleshall is also surrounded by beautiful countryside making this a very desirable and exclusive place to live.

We are delighted to report that Reeds Rains have been awarded Lettings Agent of the Year 2020 in the Best Agents Awards and they are in excellent company as Eccleshall also boasts some superb accolades. London House also off High Street, came first place in the Curry Life Awards. Perrys of Eccleshall is the British Champion Master Butcher as awarded by the Countryside Alliance and Little George won Bed and Breakfast of the Year in the Staffordshire Tourism Awards. There is a wonderful sense of community spirit in this former village, with local events often taking place, such as an Easter Egg Hunt and the annual Christmas Tree Festival. Great fun for all the family! The residents can enjoy a leisurely stroll to a variety of local restaurants and bars, including The Artisan, on High Street and The Old Smithy on Castle Street. As well as this there is a well positioned library and supermarket within the town.

A few miles north, you will find the fantastic Trentham Gardens. At the centre of the gardens is Trentham Lake, where you can enjoy views of the cascading weir along some beautiful trails. The Estate is also home to a monkey forest. Visitors are able to wander around amongst the monkeys and watch first hand as they swing between the trees. There are also over 70 wooden lodges housing; shops, cafes and restaurants including Trentham Craft Bar, Joe's Kitchen and Frankie and Benny's.

If you are an investor looking for a rental property it isn't uncommon for tenants to sign long term lets in this area. For tenants searching for a property you can expect to find a 2 bedroom apartment for as little as £500pcm. The Eccleshall Reeds Rains branch have a wide variety or properties up to 6 and 7 bedroom barn conversions for around £1700pcm.

For those looking to purchase a property in the area, first time buyers can find 2 bedroom mid terraced houses for around £200,000 and you will find everything right up to 7 bedroom houses, complete with a swimming pool and annex for £2.5 million. The choice is vast.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,509
Property: £ 550,000
Deposit: £ 55,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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