For sale Detached

Rosewood Farmhouse

Blithbury, WS15 3HR

4 beds 2 baths Listed 14 Jul 2025 (-313d)

£1,100,000

Reduced on 6 Jan 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Local average

£541,891 (+103%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,991 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Characterful country farmhouse
  • 3 properties - farmhouse, home barn & game cottage
  • Perfect Air Bnb for multi generational living
  • Desirable rural village location
  • Breathtaking countryside views
  • No onward chain
  • Impressive farmhouse style kitchen
  • EPC rating F. Council tax band
  • Extensive secure electric gated parking
  • 2 cosy reception rooms with log burning stoves

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Parking
Off street, EV charging
Garden
Yes

Description

** ** Rosewood Farmhouse is a beautifully appointed farmhouse dating back to the 1930's that has been through a complete redevelopment and renovation by the current owners creating a gorgeous three bedroom main family residence. Sold with the bonus of two further properties comprising 'Home Barn' which is a versatile one-bedroom barn conversion perfect for older relatives or children offering multi-generation living or even Airbnb possibilities, and Game Cottage which is a detached cottage offering the potential for a wide range of uses. All properties benefit from Sky and Full Fibre internet, offering excellent scope for those looking to work from home.

Internally the farmhouse offers just under 1,400 square feet of accommodation, Home Barn spans 665 square feet, and Game Cottage is just over 380 square feet. Enjoying a plot size of just under 0.4 of an acre in a rural position that enjoys the many benefits of country life yet is still convenient for commuters. It is within easy access of the villages of Abbots Bromley and Hill Ridware along with the Cathedral city of Lichfield and county town of Stafford. Lichfield has a range of upmarket restaurants and bars and two railway stations - the cross-city line has services to Birmingham stopping at suburban holts along the way, and Trent Valley line offering excellent services to London Euston. The M6 toll provides direct access into the national motorway network. There are a choice of popular primary schools in the nearby villages of Colton, Hill Ridware, and Lichfield along with a choice of independent and state high schools in the nearby towns of Rugeley and Cathedral city of Lichfield.

The main residence sits proudly behind secure electric gates opening to the large gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Further gates lead to a block paved courtyard style garden with EV charging point and access into Home Barn. A pathway leads to the front garden where there is a beautifully landscaped area having a lawn, an extensive paved patio ideal for summer entertaining, oak framed garden gazebo and access into 'Game Cottage'. There is a brick wall with gate leading to the large lawned garden with open countryside views over the neighbouring field, a fire pit, garden shed, wood store, and a further large block paved patio seating area.

The first of two additional properties is 'Home Barn', a versatile one-bedroom barn conversion comprising of an open plan kitchen/living/dining area with a fitted kitchen, exposed beams to the ceiling, velux skylight, feature curved wall, large window to the front aspect and wooden flooring.
There is a large bathroom with tiled flooring, a roll top bath with shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, a fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, spotlights to the ceiling and window to the front aspect.
The spacious main bedroom has exposed beams to the ceiling, velux skylight , wooden flooring and window to the side aspect.

The second property 'Game Cottage' is in a bungalow style with a variety of different potential uses that is currently used as a games room with tiled flooring, windows to the front and both side aspects, exposed beams to the ceiling, and spotlights to the ceiling.

The Farmhouse has a beautiful oak framed porch, with composite entrance door opening into the welcoming hallway having wooden flooring, carpeted stairs rising to the first-floor landing, an opening leading into the snug and doors to the living room and kitchen.

The snug is a warm and inviting space with exposed beams to the ceiling, ceiling light point, cosy log burning stove and window to the front aspect. The living room has windows to the front and rear aspects, exposed beams to the ceiling, ceiling light point and a chimney breast housing the log burning stove.

The heart of the home is the impressive farmhouse style breakfast kitchen with an extensive range of base units with fitted worksurfaces over, inset Belfast sink with mixer tap over, space for a range style cooker, natural stone flooring, feature cast iron style radiators, spotlights to the ceiling, exposed brickwork, two windows and a door to the rear aspect. Internal doors lead to the useful understairs storage cupboard, living room, dining room, utility and side entrance.

The utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a fitted worksurface with Belfast sink, window to the rear and a door leading out to the side. The light side hallway has a composite entrance door, window to the front aspect, tiled flooring and a door leading into the guest cloakroom.

Upstairs there are three well proportioned double bedrooms and off the landing area are French doors opening out to a balcony area. The impressive master bedroom has wooden flooring, windows to the front and rear aspects, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and both wall and ceiling light points.

The luxury family bathroom comprises a large double walk-in shower with rainfall shower attachment, low level wc, roll top bath, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, herringbone design flooring and spotlights to the ceiling.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Traditional
Parking: Drive
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Propane gas
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre
See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Lichfield District Council / Tax Band E
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA/14072025

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

Lichfield

John German

Reference: 164472899

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
Hurst Wood Farm, Blithbury Road 58 100 86 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Hurst Wood Farm, Blithbury Road 57 95 92 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Hurst Wood Farm, Blithbury Road, RUGELEY 58 100 86 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Hurst Wood Farm, Blithbury Road, RUGELEY 57 95 92 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Rosewood Farm Barn, Blithbury Road 1 56 123 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Bungalow
Rosewood Farm Barn, Blithbury Road, RUGELEY 1 56 123 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Rosewood Farmhouse, Blithbury Road, Colton 34 52 201 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Rosewood Farmhouse, Blithbury Road, Colton, RUGELEY 34 52 201 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Stoneyford House, Blithbury Road 51 75 161 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Stoneyford House, Blithbury Road, RUGELEY 51 75 161 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,100,000

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
STONEYFORD HOUSE BLITHBURY ROAD, RUGELEY, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 3HR £772,000 05/02/2024 Detached

Area average: £772,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 45.5%
10y growth 116.9%

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

1y (index) 0.9%
5y (index) 22.3%
10y (index) 55.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £985/mo
Realistic £1,094/mo
Optimistic £1,203/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lichfield.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Blithbury Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Colton Bus Stop 1.1 miles
Bus stop Stockwell Heath 1.2 miles
Shop Carwarden Reclaim 1.4 miles
Train station Rugeley Trent Valley 1.5 miles
Shop Aldi 1.7 miles
Train station Rugeley Town 2.4 miles
Hospital Samuel Johnson Community Hospital 7.3 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 7.7 miles
Hospital County Hospital 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 1

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
Rugeley School Other 1.0 miles Good — 2 May 2023
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Outstanding — 10 Oct 2023
Henry Chadwick Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 13 May 2024
Chancel Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 13 Sep 2011
Forest Hills Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Requires improvement — 9 Oct 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.1%
Max investor price (0.8%) £136,750
Target investor price (1%) £109,400
  • 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).

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