For sale Detached

GARDEN HOUSE

LONGCROFT LANE, BURTON-ON-TRENT, YOXALL, STAFFORDSHIRE DE13 8NT

7,190 sq ft Listed 11 Sep 2025 (-254d)

£2,950,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

668 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£227,500 Dec 1997

Price per m²

£4,416/m²

Local average

£451,705 (+553.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,811 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Exceptional Countryside Residence in 2.5 Acres
  • Enviable & Tranquil Setting with Panoramic Views
  • Barn & Stables - Planning for Leisure Suite & Additional Outbuildings
  • Magnificent Open Plan Living & Dining Kitchen
  • Reception Hall with Galleried Staircase
  • Two Further Reception Rooms
  • Seven Bedrooms, Six En Suites & Family Bathroom
  • Games Room/Studio & Cloakroom
  • Electric Gates, Double Garage & Ample Parking
  • Landscaped Wrap Around Gardens & Two Paddocks

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Garage, Driveway, Private
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Holding an enviable setting overlooking panoramic countryside views is The Garden House, a most impressive and exceptionally well appointed residence set within established 2.5 acre wrap around grounds. Presenting a handsome Tudor inspired oak framed exterior and recently extended, refurbished and remodelled interiors, this individual architect-designed home offers versatile and extensive living accommodation including an open plan kitchen with oak framed living and dining areas, a most impressive reception hall with galleried staircase and a total of eight bedrooms, six having private en suites. A range of outbuildings and two paddocks present ideal equestrian or smallholding facilities, with planning consent already in place to develop the outside space further to incorporate an oak framed garden room, fabulous leisure suite and courtyard style stabling.

Attention to details has been prioritised throughout the design, finish and practicality of The Garden House, mirrored by generous room proportions and thoughtfully placed windows highlighting the uninterrupted rural outlook. Upon entrance to this individual home, a grand staircase with galleried landing above is the centrepiece, leading through to two oversized reception rooms and a magnificent open plan kitchen, with a triple aspect oak framed living, dining and study space extending to one side. Also to the ground floor are functional spaces including a superb laundry room, separate utility, guests cloakroom and a home gym.

Centered around a beautiful curved oak and glass staircase, the galleried landing leads into seven generous double bedrooms, six having private en suites, and to a luxurious family bathroom. the second bedroom features a walk in wardrobe, and the impressive principal bedroom suite is serviced by an en suite bathroom and twin walk in wardrobes, as well as having an oak framed balcony overlooking the gardens and views beyond. To the second floor is a versatile eighth bedroom/games room/studio, having a cloakroom WC.

A brick pillar entrance with electric gates opens into the landscaped 2.5 acre wrap around grounds, enjoying complete privacy and beautifully landscaped entertaining spaces. To the rear are further lawned gardens bordered by two paddocks belonging to the property, with a range of stables and outbuildings offering excellent smallholding/equestrian potential.

This home benefits from a fully managed commercial-grade networking and automation system, designed to deliver seamless connectivity and effortless control throughout. The property has been newly wired with networking to multiple points in almost every room, and features a centrally managed Wi-Fi network providing robust, high-speed coverage across the entire property. A comprehensive Control4 system manages the home’s automation, including fully controllable lighting throughout, integrated audio with speakers in every room for flexible music distribution, and video routing that allows any TV to display content from any source. The system also controls motorised curtains and incorporates both an intercom and a video doorbell for enhanced convenience and security. Touchscreen control panels provide intuitive management of the entire system, offering a modern, convenient lifestyle upgrade that sets this property apart. The Garden House is serviced by a new central heating system with two pressurised water cylinders and under floor heating to the ground floor and all bathrooms. The entire property has been re-roofed with Welsh slate which beautifully complements the oak framed additions and flush casement windows.

Yoxall - The Garden House resides on the tranquil borders of Yoxall, enjoying a select setting overlooking rolling Staffordshire countryside to all sides. The village centre can be reached either on foot or by vehicle, being just a mile away and offering an excellent range of amenities including a health centre, shops, Post Office/general store, St Peter’s church and two pubs. The idyllic surrounding area can also be explored from the property’s doorstep through numerous public footpaths and bridleways.

Luxurious leisure facilities including Hoar Cross Hall, The Deer Park Farm Shop and the FA’s St George’s Park are all being within a few minute’s drive, with local gym, golf and country clubs nearby in Wychnor, Lichfield and Branston. The nearby Woodside Farm Barns complex is also home to farm and gift shops, the award winning Paul Shum Butchers and an independent bakery.

The Garden House lies in a highly regarded catchment area for both state and independent schools. Repton School, Denstone College and Lichfield Cathedral are all within a short drive, with a local bus service to Denstone College from the village itself. St Peters Primary School is situated within the village which feeds into the highly regarded John Taylor Secondary in Barton under Needwood, both of which maintain an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating, and the John Taylor Free School also lies within a short drive.

Yoxall is well placed for access to nearby towns and cities via the A38, A515 and A50, rail services from Lichfield provide regular and direct links to Birmingham and London and the International airports of Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester are all within an easy drive.

Reception Hall - 10.0 x 3.75m (32'9" x 12'3" ) -

Open Plan Kitchen - 9.38 x 7.64m (30'9" x 25'0") -

Dining & Family Room - 14.28 x 4.82m (46'10" x 15'9" ) -

Lounge - 7.5 x 6.14m (24'7" x 20'1") -

Study/Playroom - 5.04 x 3.55m (16'6" x 11'7" ) -

Utility - 2.17 x 1.7m (7'1" x 5'6" ) -

Boot Room - 6.7 x 1.2m (21'11" x 3'11" ) -

Laundry Room - 3.93 x 3.56m (12'10" x 11'8" ) -

Gym - 4.27 x 3.56m (14'0" x 11'8" ) -

Cloakroom - 2.24 x 1.51m (7'4" x 4'11" ) -

Master Suite - 7.35 x 7.07m (24'1" x 23'2" ) -

En Suite Bathroom - 3.7 x 2.78m (12'1" x 9'1" ) -

Bedroom Two - 5.17 x 4.9m (16'11" x 16'0" ) -

En Suite - 2.52 x 1.75m (8'3" x 5'8" ) -

Bedroom Three - 4.9 x 4.54m (16'0" x 14'10" ) -

En Suite - 1.7 x 1.62m (5'6" x 5'3" ) -

Bedroom Four - 4.7 x 3.6m (15'5" x 11'9" ) -

En Suite - 3.15 x 1.27m (10'4" x 4'1") -

Bedroom Five - 4.65 x 3.68m (15'3" x 12'0") -

En Suite - 2.94 x 1.27m (9'7" x 4'1" ) -

Bedroom Six - 4.58 x 4.22m (15'0" x 13'10" ) -

En Suite - 2.17 x 1.8m (7'1" x 5'10" ) -

Bedroom Seven - 4.2 x 3.3m (13'9" x 10'9" ) -

Family Bathroom - 3.05 x 2.95m (10'0" x 9'8" ) -

Games Room - 8.82 x 3.15m (28'11" x 10'4" ) -

Double Garage - 8.8 x 6.76m (28'10" x 22'2" ) -

Listed by

Barton-under-Needwood

Parker Hall (Lichfield) Ltd

Reference: 166893161

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/09/2025

Current heating cost: £4,645/year

Potential heating cost: £4,131/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £30,750

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
  • Wind turbine (£5,000 - £20,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

Floorplan 3

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

388% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £2,950,000 +165.8%
Sold 08/09/2017 (8 years ago) £1,110,000 +387.9%
Sold 02/12/1997 (28 years ago) £227,500

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
MOAT HOUSE LONGCROFT LANE, YOXALL, BURTON-ON-TRENT, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 8NT £1,200,000 31/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £1,200,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.8%
10y growth 56.4%

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

1y (index) 4.7%
5y (index) 24.4%
10y (index) 56.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £752/mo
Realistic £836/mo
Optimistic £920/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Staffordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastern Staffordshire: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Address

Longcroft Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Sands Fish 0.7 miles
Shop The Green Door Bakery 0.7 miles
Bus stop The Crown PH 0.8 miles
Train station Rugeley Trent Valley 6.1 miles
Train station Burton-on-Trent 6.2 miles
Hospital Samuel Johnson Community Hospital 6.4 miles
Hospital Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital 11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Vehicle crime 2
Violence and sexual offences 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 5

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Yoxall St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 12 May 2019
Options Trent Acres School Other 2.2 miles Outstanding — 13 Mar 2023
The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 18 Dec 2023
John Taylor High School Secondary 2.8 miles Outstanding — 8 Apr 2014
All Saints CofE (C) Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Good — 21 May 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Service Station, CV8 £585/mo 2 31.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Bagshaw Close, CV8 £1,500/mo 3 31.86 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Handleys Close, CV8 £1,200/mo 3 31.88 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,095/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.04%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 0.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 204.9×
Monthly cashflow £-10,562/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -14.8%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).