For sale Detached

7 BRIAR WAY

STAFFORD, COTES HEATH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST21 6SX

3 baths 2,153 sq ft Listed 21 Mar 2026 (-156d)

£500,000

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Reduced on 27 Apr 2026 · Was £550,000

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Front Kitchen Garden Kitchen Lounge Dining Room Conservatory Bedroom One Ensuite Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bathroom Front Guest Kitchen Guest Lounge Guest Bedroom One Guest Bedroom Two Guest Shower Room Garden

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

200 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£165,000 Jan 2002

Price per m²

£2,500/m²

Local average

£407,622 (+22.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (16,923 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

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.

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes

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.

ECC260046/2

Listed by

Eccleshall

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 87719337

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 16/03/2026

Expiry date: 15/03/2036

Current heating cost: £1,547/year

Potential heating cost: £1,547/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~817 m² (0.20 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3758837

Property Details

Street: 7 Briar Way

Town: Cotes Heath

Postcode: ST21 6SX

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 05/06/2006

Work Completed: 11/05/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #283642

Property Details

Street: 7 Briar Way

Town: Cotes Heath

Postcode: ST21 6SX

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/01/2003

Work Completed: 07/11/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

57% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £500,000 +203%
Sold 25/01/2002 (24 years ago) £165,000 +57.1%
Sold 26/09/1997 (28 years ago) £105,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
37 NELSON CRESCENT, COTES HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST21 6ST £516,000 31/01/2023 Detached
1 CHURCH VIEW, COTES HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST21 6SU £350,000 26/05/2022 Detached
RICHMOND NEWCASTLE ROAD, COTES HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST21 6RX £335,000 14/04/2022 Detached
14 CHURCH VIEW, COTES HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST21 6SU £350,000 28/03/2022 Detached

Area average: £387,750 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -8.2%
10y growth 52.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%
5y (index) 24.8%
10y (index) 47.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £806/mo
Realistic £896/mo
Optimistic £986/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop St James Church 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 1.2 miles
Shop Swnnerton Garage 1.2 miles
Train station Unknown 3.6 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 5.4 miles
University Keele University 6.2 miles
Hospital Harplands Hospital 6.4 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Jun 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
All Saints CofE (C) First School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 19 Jan 2020
Springfields First School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 21 May 2023
Tittensor CofE (C) First School Primary 3.2 miles Good — 20 Sep 2023
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy Primary 3.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Primary 4.0 miles Good — 7 Nov 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,000
Target investor price (1%) £89,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).