5 bed detached house for sale

Pool Lane, Brocton, Stafford ST17

A spacious five bedroom family home in Brocton, offering versatile living, mature gardens, excellent parking and a sought-after location near Cannock Chase.

Description

Generous five bedroom detached family home with flexible accommodation.

Two well-proportioned reception rooms and a light-filled conservatory.

Principal bedroom with en suite plus additional family bathroom.

Excellent range of bedrooms, ideal for family life or home working.

Mature landscaped gardens with terrace, lawn and summerhouse.

Wide block-paved driveway and integral double garage providing ample parking.

Peaceful village location within walking distance of Cannock Chase Country Park.

The entrance hall
The hallway provides a bright and welcoming entrance to the home, setting the tone for the accommodation beyond. The open staircase creates a focal point and leads to the first floor, while doors open to the principal reception rooms and kitchen. A window draws in natural light, complementing the sense of space, and the layout allows for ease of movement between rooms. There is also access to a cloakroom, adding convenience for family and guests.

The kitchen
The kitchen is designed to make the most of its outlook, with a wide window drawing in natural light and giving views across the garden. The layout provides plenty of worktop space together with fitted storage, ensuring the room is well suited for everyday use. A fitted breakfast bar adds an informal dining option, while a door leads through to the dining room, creating a natural connection for family meals and entertaining.

The dining room
The dining room provides an inviting setting for both everyday meals and more formal gatherings. Large sliding doors look out across the garden, drawing in natural light and enhancing the sense of space. Double doors connect through to the reception room, allowing the two areas to be opened together when entertaining.

The living room
The living room is a generously sized space designed for comfort and family life. A wide picture window frames views over the rear garden, filling the room with natural light and creating a pleasant connection with the outdoors. The focal point is a fireplace set against a stone hearth, adding character and the potential for a warm central feature.

Double doors lead through to the dining room, allowing the two areas to be used together when entertaining. With its proportions, outlook and versatility, this room provides a welcoming setting for everyday relaxation while also being ideal for larger gatherings, making it a central part of the home.

The conservatory
The conservatory offers a bright and versatile space that brings the garden into the home. Surrounded by windows and with doors opening directly onto the lawn, it provides a pleasant setting to enjoy the outlook in all seasons. Positioned to take advantage of the rear aspect, this is a relaxing retreat that connects naturally with the outdoor space.

The cloakroom and utility
The ground floor includes a useful cloakroom with WC and wash basin, conveniently positioned off the hallway for guests and everyday use. Adjoining the kitchen, the utility room provides additional worktop space and storage, with plumbing for appliances and a sink set beneath a wide window that overlooks the garden. A door from here leads directly into the conservatory and onwards to the garden, making this a practical area for household tasks and outdoor access.

The primary bedroom
The principal bedroom is a spacious retreat that benefits from a large window overlooking the front garden and trees beyond, creating a restful atmosphere. Well-proportioned and thoughtfully arranged, the room provides ample space for furnishings and includes fitted wardrobes and dressing units to maximise storage. An en suite bathroom is accessed directly from the bedroom, offering privacy and convenience.

The primary en suite
The principal en suite is fitted with a modern suite that includes a corner shower enclosure, wash basin with storage beneath, and WC. A heated towel rail adds comfort, while fitted cabinetry offers useful space for everyday essentials. The room is finished with tiled walls and flooring, complemented by a frosted window that provides privacy while allowing natural light to filter through.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double with a wide window framing views across the rear garden and fields beyond, giving the room a bright and open feel. Built-in wardrobes and a fitted dressing unit provide excellent storage and practical space for daily use. The layout easily accommodates a double bed with additional furnishings, making this a versatile room that would suit family or guests.

The third bedroom
The third bedroom is another comfortable double, enjoying a front aspect that captures attractive views. The window allows natural light to fill the space, enhancing the sense of brightness and calm. Well proportioned, the room accommodates a variety of layouts, making it suitable as a family bedroom, guest room or home office if required.

The fourth bedroom
The fourth bedroom is a versatile space that can be adapted to suit a variety of needs. A wide window brings in natural light, while the neutral décor makes it easy to personalise. Currently arranged as a study, it offers built-in shelving and access to extensive eaves storage, enhancing the practicality of the space.

The fifth bedroom
The fifth bedroom is a bright and practical room offering valuable flexibility. A large window frames leafy outlooks and fills the space with natural light, creating a pleasant environment. Its proportions are well-suited for use as a comfortable bedroom or as a dedicated office for those working from home.

The family bedroom
The bathroom is designed with practicality and comfort in mind, featuring a fitted suite comprising a panelled bath, wash basin set within storage cabinetry and a WC. The tiled walls and flooring create a clean and functional finish, while the frosted window allows for natural light with privacy. Brass fittings add a touch of character to the space, and a heated towel rail ensures warmth and convenience.

The gardens
The gardens complement the home beautifully, providing both privacy and charm. To the front, a generous driveway is framed by a lawn with mature shrubs and trees, creating an inviting first impression and offering ample space for parking. At the rear, the garden opens to a wide expanse of lawn bordered by well-established hedges and colourful planting, ensuring a sense of seclusion and greenery throughout the seasons.

A large paved terrace is perfectly positioned for outdoor dining and entertaining, while a pathway leads through further garden areas filled with interest. A summerhouse sits to one side, adding versatility for hobbies or quiet retreat. Beyond the planting, there are delightful views across open countryside, enhancing the sense of space and rural tranquillity.

The driveway
The property is approached via a wide block-paved driveway that immediately conveys a sense of space and practicality. Framed by established lawns and mature planting, the approach is both attractive and highly functional. The driveway provides generous parking for several vehicles, ensuring convenience for family life as well as visiting guests. Its design allows for easy manoeuvring, with a direct lead to the integral double garage, which offers secure parking or additional storage options if required.

Location

Location
53 Pool Lane sits in the picturesque village of Brocton, around four miles to the south-east of Stafford and nestled on the edge of Cannock Chase, known as the “Gateway to Cannock Chase” and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Though tranquil and semi-rural in character, Brocton is well served with local amenities. A post office serves day-to-day needs, and Brocton Hall Golf Club lies nearby, offering an 18-hole parkland course, clubhouse, restaurant and social facilities.

Families will appreciate a good range of schooling options close by: All Saints CofE Primary School in Bednall is about 0.9 miles away, while Walton High School (for secondary education) is approximately 1.7 miles distant. School transport services also run through Brocton, including a dedicated school bus stop at the village post office.

In terms of transport, the location offers easy access to Stafford’s rail station (around 4 miles away), connecting to regional and national routes.

Services

Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.