Swallows Barn, Lichfield Road, Hamstall Ridware, WS15 3QQ
Listed 2 Oct 2026 · Rugeley
How the price compares
Key features
- Individual Character Barn in Desirable Private Setting
- Cannock Chase & Lichfield Cathedral Views
- Private Gated Entrance & Secluded Corner Plot Gardens
- Three Spacious Reception Rooms
- Bespoke Dining Kitchen
- Boot Room, Large Utility & Cloakroom
- Useful Home Office/Playroom
- Four Double Bedrooms, all with En Suite
- Private Gated Drive with Ample Parking
- Well Placed for Village Amenities & Commuter Routes
About this home
Residing within a wonderfully secluded gated plot overlooking far-reaching Staffordshire views, Swallows Barn is an exceptional four-bedroom barn conversion combining beautiful period character with generous and versatile family accommodation and established wrap around gardens. Forming part of an exclusive private setting nestled on the rural borders of Hamstall Ridware, Swallows Barn enjoys a most picturesque outlook towards Cannock Chase and Lichfield Cathedral, with the enviable location enjoys peace and tranquillity alongside the convenience of local village amenities, nearby schools and excellent commuter links.
Dating back to the 1750s, Swallows Barn has been sympathetically converted to retain the charm and heritage of the original building, with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, character brickwork and traditional thumb-latch doors complemented by stylish contemporary interiors. At the heart of the home is a spacious and characterful dining kitchen, alongside an impressive glazed garden room, a welcoming sitting room with feature fireplace and a separate formal dining room. Further practical accommodation includes a home office with independent access, boot room, utility and cloakroom, providing excellent flexibility for modern family life and home working.
The bedroom accommodation is equally versatile, with three generous double to the first floor, served by a principal en suite and a Jack and Jill en suite. A further ground-floor double bedroom with its own en suite provides an ideal guest suite and offers excellent potential for those seeking an element of single-storey living.
Outside, Swallows Barn is approached along a private lane serving a small collection of similar homes, where a five-bar gate opens into the property's driveway. Established wrap-around gardens extend to three sides, there is a charming courtyard ideal for dining and entertaining, and the gardens are bordered by delightful open countryside, views over which can be enjoyed from all sides.
The rural village of Hamstall Ridware enjoys an attractive setting surrounded by picturesque Staffordshire countryside, offering a peaceful village lifestyle whilst remaining well connected. Local amenities include the popular Shoulder of Mutton pub, a private fishery and the historic village church, with a wider range of everyday facilities available in the surrounding villages.
The Cathedral City of Lichfield is within easy reach and offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions, including Beacon Park, the historic Cathedral and an assortment of events and festivals throughout the year. There are a variety of health and leisure facilities also in the surrounding area also including the Uttoxeter Racecourse, Lichfield Golf & Country Club and Darnford Moors Golf Club, and Cannock Chase is a few minutes’ drive away where a variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed.
The area is well served by a selection of schools, including Henry Chadwick Primary School, The Hart School and John Taylor Free School, alongside a number of respected independent schools within the wider area, including Smallwood Manor, Lichfield Cathedral and Repton School.
For commuters, the nearby A515, A38 and M6 Toll provide convenient connections to Burton upon Trent, Lichfield, Birmingham and Derby. Rail services from Lichfield provide direct links to Birmingham and London, whilst Birmingham and East Midlands airports are also readily accessible.
Dining Kitchen - 6.0 x 3.54m (19'8" x 11'7") -
Sitting Room - 4.74m x 4.70m (15'6" x 15'5") -
Dining Room - 4.15 x 3.34m (13'7" x 10'11" ) -
Garden Room - 5.31 x 3.44m (17'5" x 11'3") -
Boot Room - 2.38 x 1.36m (7'9" x 4'5") -
Utility - 4.79 x 2.76m (15'8" x 9'0") -
Study/Playroom - 4.72 x 3.04m (15'5" x 9'11") -
Master Bedroom - 4.95 x 4.46m (16'2" x 14'7") -
En Suite Bathroom - 4.18 x 2.6m (13'8" x 8'6") -
Bedroom Three - 4.56 x 2.43m (14'11" x 7'11") -
'Jack & Jill' En Suite -
Bedroom Four - 4.56 x 2.49m (14'11" x 8'2") -
Guest Bedroom Two - 4.91 x 4.36m (16'1" x 14'3") -
En Suite -
Property details
- Property type
- Barn Conversion
- Size
- 2,400 sq ft / 223 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Rugeley Trent Valley Station3.7 mi
- Rugeley Town Station4.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in WS15 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £225k · detached £385k · terraced £195k · flat £118k.
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Buying costs
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Listed by PH Residential, Barton-under-Needwood on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 02/10/2026.
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