Heather Bank Cottage, Shaw Lane, Gentleshaw

Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Heather Bank Cottage is a truly exceptional four-bedroom detached Victorian residence, offering over 2,170 sq. ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged across two floors, complemented by a range of versatile outbuildings.

Blending timeless period character with modern family living, this elegant home features four bedrooms, two family bathrooms, and three well-appointed reception rooms. Further highlights include a detached double garage with an adjoining sauna room, adding a rare touch of luxury.

Set within a generous plot of just under 0.3 acres, the property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped wraparound gardens and an elevated decked terrace, designed to maximise the breathtaking, far-reaching views across the Staffordshire countryside.

Situated in the sought-after village of Gentleshaw and a stone’s throw from Gentleshaw common, Heather Bank Cottage offers an enviable rural lifestyle with excellent local amenities close by. The popular Olde Windmill Inn, scenic countryside walks, and the historic Castle Ring Iron Age hill fort are all within walking distance.

Gentleshaw is home to the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Gentleshaw Primary Academy, while nearby Burntwood provides a range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, shops, pubs, and restaurants. The area is also well served by secondary education, with Erasmus Darwin Academy and Chase Terrace Academy nearby and further leisure and shopping facilities available in the nearby cathedral city of Lichfield.

For commuters, the property is ideally positioned with convenient access to the A460, A51 and A38, together with the M6 Toll, providing excellent connections across the Midlands and beyond. Mainline rail services are available from Lichfield, Rugeley and Cannock, offering regular links to Birmingham, Manchester and London, making Heather Bank Cottage an ideal choice for those seeking an exceptional countryside lifestyle without compromising on connectivity.

Heather Bank Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful Victorian family home in an exceptional countryside setting, combining character, space, luxury outdoor living, and superb connectivity.

The entrance door opens into a beautifully welcoming hallway, featuring elegant flagstone tiled flooring and a carpeted staircase rising to the first-floor landing. Cottage latch style doors lead seamlessly into the principal reception rooms, creating an immediate sense of space, character, and refinement.
The main lounge offers exceptional versatility. Featuring an electric stove fire, carpeted flooring, ceiling light points, a side aspect window and French doors opening onto the elevated decked area and garden, taking advantage of the breathtaking, far-reaching views towards Lichfield Cathedral. This beautifully proportioned space provides a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The light-filled family room is an impressive and inviting space, thoughtfully designed to make the most of the property’s stunning surroundings. Double glazed French doors open onto the side gardens, while two front-facing windows and two further rear windows flood the room with natural light. The room has a handy loft space and is finished with carpeting and ceiling spotlights. This room provides the perfect setting for both relaxation and entertaining.

From the entrance hall, a door leads into the inner hallway, where a useful utility area with floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards leads through to the superb breakfast kitchen, with beautiful flagstone flooring continuing seamlessly throughout. This exceptional room forms the heart of the home, fitted with an extensive range of bespoke handmade wooden wall and base units, complemented by luxurious quartz work surfaces, an inset Belfast sink, tiled splashbacks, a range-style cooker and an extensive range of integrated appliances.

The kitchen is further enhanced by ceiling spotlights, a charming wood-burning stove, French doors opening onto the gardens, a side aspect window, and access to both the guest WC and dining room.

The third reception room provides an elegant formal dining space, featuring wood flooring, a rear-facing window, and a striking brick chimney breast housing an electric stove fire. A beautifully versatile room, ideal for family dining or entertaining guests.

To the first floor, the landing provides access to four well-appointed bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms. The impressive master bedroom is a standout feature of the home, offering five windows overlooking the front, rear, and side aspects, creating a wonderful feeling of space and light. The room has two ceiling light points and extensive fitted storage, including eaves storage and bespoke wardrobes.

There are two further generously sized double bedrooms, together with a versatile single bedroom, which would also make an ideal home office, dressing room, or private study.

The fully tiled en-suite/shower room features a contemporary corner shower enclosure with rainfall shower, low-level WC, wash hand basin, mirrored bathroom cabinet, and ceiling spotlights.

The beautifully appointed family bathroom offers a luxurious corner shower enclosure with rainfall shower, low-level WC, wash hand basin, and a decorative archway leading to a freestanding bath with shower attachment. Further features include a mirrored bathroom cabinet, half-tiled walls, tiled flooring, and ceiling spotlights.

Externally, the property is approached via secure electric double gates, opening onto a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the detached double garage. The garage benefits from electric up-and-over doors, power and lighting, an obscured side window and a dedicated sauna/gym area with its own lighting, power supply and side aspect window.

To complete this excellent outbuilding, at the rear of the garage there is a useful garden WC together with a generous separate storage room, including power and lighting, providing a practical space for gardening equipment and outdoor essentials.

The beautifully landscaped gardens extend around three sides of the property and approach 0.3 acres, creating a wonderfully private and peaceful outdoor retreat. Mature conifers provide excellent privacy, while sweeping lawns, well-stocked borders, and an abundance of established plants, trees, and shrubs create a stunning backdrop.

A superb elevated decked terrace provides the perfect entertaining space, ideal for alfresco dining and enjoying summer evenings. The property enjoys a truly enviable position, surrounded by open countryside and offering breathtaking panoramic countryside views.

To view this property, please contact John German Lichfield office.

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Agents notes: There is no mains gas and no mains drainage.
It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Property construction: Standard
Parking: Drive & double garage
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Oil fired central heating
(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Local Authority/Tax Band: Lichfield District Council / Tax Band F
Useful Websites: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency
Our Ref: JGA/17072026

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