Cross Butts, Eccleshall, ST21

Your sentence starts here... but trust us, you'll never want to leave. Built in 1853 as the original Warden's House for Eccleshall Jail, Elm Cottage has long since swapped keys and cells for cosy family living. Packed with period charm, generous proportions and a wonderfully versatile layout, this unique four-bedroom home offers the chance to write its next chapter, all with no upward chain.

Step through the front door into a welcoming entrance hall, where the ground floor unfolds with an impressive selection of reception spaces, a handy WC and the kitchen. The kitchen blends practicality with character, offering a range of cabinetry, complementary worktops and tiled flooring, while exposed ceiling beams provide a charming reminder of the property's heritage. A side porch offers convenient everyday access, making muddy boots, shopping trips and garden days wonderfully straightforward. The main living room is a truly generous space, centred around a striking exposed brick fireplace that naturally draws everyone together. Dual-aspect windows flood the room with light, while soft carpeting adds comfort underfoot. Currently arranged as both a lounge and dining area, this flexible room can adapt to suit your lifestyle. From here, wander into the conservatory, where garden views and seamless access outside make it the perfect spot to enjoy every season. Need even more room? You're in luck. A second reception room, currently used as a snug, offers endless possibilities as a formal dining room, playroom, home office or additional sitting room. Beyond this, a further reception space provides internal access to the integral garage, adding valuable storage and everyday practicality.

Head upstairs to discover four well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The first three bedrooms are all generous doubles, each benefitting from built-in storage, while the third enjoys triple-aspect windows along with its own fitted sink, a charming and practical feature. The fourth bedroom is a spacious single, ideal as a nursery, home office or hobby room if four bedrooms aren't on the daily roll call. Completing the first floor is a spacious family bathroom featuring a full-size bath, corner shower, vanity sink unit, WC, stainless steel heated towel rail and crisp white tiling throughout.

Outside, you'll discover grounds that deserve a life sentence of their own. The substantial rear garden offers a fantastic combination of patio seating areas and an expansive lawn, framed by an established collection of trees, shrubs and colourful planting. Whether it's children's adventures, summer entertaining, gardening projects or simply soaking up the sunshine, there's room here for it all. To the front, the property benefits from a large second garage alongside generous off-road parking, ensuring practicality is always part of the sentence.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Eccleshall, you'll be within easy reach of excellent local amenities, highly regarded schools and superb transport links, making this character-filled home every bit as convenient as it is distinctive.

The verdict? A home with remarkable history, generous living space, a garden worthy of applause and enough potential to ensure its best days are still ahead. Elm Cottage isn't just ready for its next custodian, it's ready to set you free. Give us a call today to book a viewing - .

Location

Eccleshall is a very much sought after village with a bustling high street with numerous shops, pubs, restaurants and small businesses along with a vibrant community spirit with annual events held locally including the well known Eccleshall Show held every summer. Eccleshall High Street, with many Georgian and earlier buildings, is a conservation area creating a truly unique setting that should remain untouched into the future. The village also benefits from having a fantastic primary school with High Schools accessible in nearby Stone and Stafford. The A519 road runs through the town allowing access to both Junction 14 of the M6 motorway south of Eccleshall and Junction 15, North of Eccleshall. The nearest operational railway stations are Stafford and Stone.