Beech Croft
CHAPEL LANE, BURTON-ON-TRENT, HANBURY, STAFFORDSHIRE DE13 8TR
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
212 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£700,000 Oct 2020
Local average
£448,988 (+111.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,397 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Four double bedrooms & four bathrooms
- Four reception rooms (one currently used as bedroom 5)
- Renovated throughout with modern country interiors
- Electric gated entrance, double garage & outbuilding
- Set in approx. 0.65 acres with koi pond & ornamental water pump
- Quiet rural lane with stunning countryside views
- Excellent local schools and transport links
- Freehold
- Council tax band F
- EPC rating: D
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Private supply
- Heating
- Oil
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Accommodation Summary
Ground Floor
Beech Croft was originally built in 1902 and has undergone significant extension and refurbishment over the years. The property is entered via a charming front door into a spacious hallway featuring beautiful Minton-style tiled flooring. There is a central staircase rising to the first floor, and oak doors lead to all the rooms. The home boasts flexible reception rooms to provide a wonderful mix of living and entertaining space.
The main sitting room is a lovely-sized room with views to the front and bi-fold doors leading out to the side patio. There is air conditioning and a brick feature fireplace with a central log burner.
The modern breakfast kitchen is a particular highlight. Recently upgraded by the owners, it features an island unit with an inset sink, integrated dishwasher, range cooker, and fridge freezer. Granite worksurfaces and Welsh slate flooring lead into the adjacent utility room. There is ample space for an 8-seater dining table and French doors leading out to a courtyard area. The layout is ideal for family life and entertaining, bathed in sunlight throughout the day.
Off the kitchen, you also have a fabulous snug room, complete with a brick inglenook fireplace, a log burner and some exposed beams that give the nod back to the home's heritage. There is a third reception room, currently being utilised as a fifth bedroom, which could make a great study depending on buyers’ requirements.
To finish the ground floor accommodation is a great utility room with more storage units and a Belfast sink unit and it provides access to a full shower room.
First Floor
The first floor offers four generously sized double bedrooms. The landing area features a large picture window and a large storage cupboard, and oak doors lead to all rooms.
The principal suite has a full range of built-in wardrobes and dressing tables and is again served by air conditioning. There is a modernized ensuite shower room with a walk-in shower, along with a sink unit housed in a vanity unit and WC.
Bedroom 2 is another great room, again served by a contemporary ensuite. All the bedrooms feature exceptional views over the surrounding countryside.
The family bathroom is the final room with again a walk-in shower a freestanding bath and is finished to an impeccable contemporary finish.
Outside
Approached via electric gates, the generous gravelled driveway leads to a detached double garage with a useful outbuilding (previously a workshop). The property is set within approximately 0.65 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, which include an established koi carp pond, a rare 18th-century ornamental water pump, mature lawns, and multiple seating areas. The gardens feature an array of mature trees and, offer extreme privacy and are a great size for family life. The outbuilding offers fantastic potential as a home office, gym, games room or even a bar—ideal for those who love entertaining or working from home. This can be accessed from double doors that lead into the garage or via its own entrance from the Courtyard garden area. This courtyard gets the evening sunshine, again perfect for entertaining and those summer BBQs. The orientation of Beech Croft makes the most of the sunrise, sunset, and peaceful and tranquil surroundings.
Location
Beech Croft lies on the edge of Hanbury, a delightful village with a strong sense of community and access to countryside walks and local events. Nearby Tutbury provides additional amenities, including shops, cafés, and the historic Tutbury Castle. The location also offers excellent commuter links via the A38, A50, and East Midlands Airport. Rail services are available from Burton-on-Trent, and further afield, Lichfield Trent Valley provides direct access to London Euston, making this a convenient base for both local and national travel. The property falls within the catchment for highly regarded schools, including Newborough Primary and John Taylor High School.
Property Information
Utilities – Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
Mobile Phone Coverage – 4G and 5G mobile signals are available in the area. We advise checking with your provider.
Broadband Availability – FTTC Superfast Broadband Speed is available in the area, with predicted highest available download speed 56Mbps and highest available upload speed 24Mbps.
Construction Type - Standard. Brick and tile.
Local Authority - East Staffordshire
Tenure: Freehold | EPC: D | Tax Band: F
For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Lee Armstrong at Fine & Country Derbyshire.
Listed by
Derby
Newman Estate Agents
Reference: 163282229
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Croft, Chapel Lane, Hanbury, BURTON-ON-TRENT | 60 | 76 | 212 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
107% since 2002
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £950,000 | +35.7% |
| Sold | 08/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £700,000 | +37% |
| Sold | 22/06/2007 (18 years ago) | £511,000 | +51.4% |
| Sold | 22/08/2002 (23 years ago) | £337,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
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House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Staffordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
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Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Staffordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: £983/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Chapel Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Crown Inn PH | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Top Farm | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Mattress Shop | 1.4 miles |
| Shop | Byrkley Garden Centre | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Tutbury and Hatton | 3.5 miles |
| Train station | Burton-on-Trent | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | Samuel Johnson Community Hospital | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE Academy | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 22 May 2024 |
| Needwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| All Saints CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Good — 21 May 2023 |
| The Mosley Academy | Primary | 2.8 miles | Outstanding — 16 Jun 2014 |
| Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3.1 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2023 |
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