Ladybirch Cottage
STAFFORD, BUTTERBANK, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 9LN
£900,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
227 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£400,000 Aug 2004
Local average
£509,354 (+76.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,442 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Picturesque detached thatched cottage
- Extended & tastefully presented
- Triple garage with loft above
- Games room
- Extensive grounds & paddocks, ext to approx. 5.3 acres
- Ideal equestrian facilities
- Elegant lounge with log burner
- EPC rating D. Council tax band F
- Charming dining room with log burner
- 360 virtual tour available
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Private supply
- Heating
- Oil
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The first floor has split level landing areas leading to three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a dressing room off, which in turn leads to an en suite, incorporating a shower with drying area and both conventional waterfalls heads, wash basin with integrated cupboard beneath, WC, and contrasting tiling to wet areas. The beautifully appointed family bathroom features a roll top freestanding bath with chrome mixer tap, separate shower, WC, and wash basin set into an integrated unit with cupboards.
Outside, the house stands well back from the road beyond a long drive. There are paddocks to the side of the property, two stables, extensive parking area capable of parking numerous vehicles, and corrugated outbuildings. There is a personal Lychgate, in addition to wrought iron vehicle gates leading to an additional drive, again capable of parking numerous vehicles and giving access to the attractive thatched three car garage, which has an external spiral staircase leading to a useful loft space. The property also boasts a separate games room, which has a shower and WC off. To the front of the property, there are extensive lawns and a dwarf wall with steps to an abundantly stocked traditional garden incorporating beds and borders and a further garden area to the side. There are also extensive lawns to the rear.
Our clients have run a successful touring and camping business from the site, with pleasant pitches having mains hook up, plus an external shower/WC block. Please note, our clients are not selling the property as a business, but as a private home.
The property enjoys an idyllic position, but is also exceptionally convenient for commuters, being within approximately 10-minute drive from the county town of Stafford which has a mainline intercity railway station with regular services to London Euston, some of which take only approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Junctions 13 and 14 of the M6 provide direct access into the national motorway network and M6 toll.
To view this property, please contact John German Stafford office.
Agents notes:
-There is a public footpath which runs through the grounds.
-There is no mains drainage or gas.
-There will be CCTV in operation.
-The property is registered on two Land Registry Titles which refer to rights. Copies of the documents are available upon request.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Traditional
Parking: Drive & three car garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Oil fired central heating
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Stafford Borough Council / Tax Band F
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA/11092025
The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.
Listed by
Stafford
John German
Reference: 166981619
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybirch Cottage, Butterbank | 65 | 81 | 227 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| Ladybirch Cottage, Butterbank, STAFFORD | 65 | 81 | 227 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £900,000 | +125% |
| Sold | 10/08/2004 (21 years ago) | £400,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULBERRY HOUSE, COPPENHALL, STAFFORD, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9BW | £610,000 | 08/01/2026 | Detached |
| 46 MARSTON LANE, MARSTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9TS | £385,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| GRANGE FARM ASHFLATS LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9BP | £610,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| BELHAVEN LONG LANE, DERRINGTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9LL | £1,050,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| 4 REDFERN RISE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9NU | £395,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| 7 REDFERN RISE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9NU | £385,500 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| GRANGE FARM 61 HOLDING YARLET LANE, MARSTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9ST | £175,000 | 11/11/2025 | Detached |
| CHURCHSIDE HOUSE WHITGREAVE LANE, WHITGREAVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9SP | £985,000 | 10/09/2025 | Detached |
| LEVEDALE FARM THE HAWTHORNS LEVEDALE ROAD, LEVEDALE, STAFFORD, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9AH | £368,000 | 22/08/2025 | Detached |
| 10 CHERRY TREE CRESCENT, GREAT BRIDGEFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9TN | £370,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached |
| 1 BEECH LANE, COPPENHALL, STAFFORD, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9BT | £850,000 | 25/07/2025 | Detached |
| LITTLE BECK, LONG COMPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9JT | £375,000 | 24/07/2025 | Detached |
| 31 CRESWELL GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9QP | £320,000 | 31/03/2025 | Detached |
| ORCHARD FARM ASHFLATS LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9BP | £300,000 | 07/03/2025 | Detached |
| VIRGINIA COTTAGE SHAWMANS LANE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9JW | £800,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| BARTSFARM, LONG COMPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9JT | £560,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached |
| BORLANGE WHITTAMORE LANE, DUNSTON HEATH, STAFFORD, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9AN | £699,950 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| MARSTON HOUSE YARLET LANE, MARSTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9ST | £1,615,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 BRAZENHILL LANE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HS | £405,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| KEEPERS LODGE, CRESWELL, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9SG | £335,000 | 08/11/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £579,673 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Butterbank Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Coton Clanford Farm | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Mount Pleasant | 0.9 miles |
| Shop | The Milk Stop | 1.2 miles |
| Shop | Aston Bank Farm | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 2.5 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 3.1 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 4.4 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 4.7 miles |
| University | Harper Adams University | 10.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Perry Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 3 Oct 2011 |
| Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2012 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 18 May 2022 |
| Doxey Academy | Primary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 21 Mar 2023 |
| Castlechurch Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 14 Dec 2023 |
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- 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).
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