Cross Cottage, Wootton Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JF

ST21 6JF · Town & Country · West Midlands

£450,000guide price
Residential
Cross Cottage, Wootton Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JF
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Cross Cottage, Wootton Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JF Exceptional four-bedroom detached cottage with a unique cross-shaped design, offering character, charm and versatile family living. Stunning rural position surrounded by open countryside, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views in a peaceful Staffordshire setting. Fantastic opportunity to modernise and add value, creating a spectacular country home tailored to your own taste and style.

Nestled within a beautiful countryside setting, Cross Cottage, Wootton Lane, Wootton, Stafford, ST21 6JF is a truly unique and charming four-bedroom detached cottage offering a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home full of character, charm and potential. Thoughtfully designed in a distinctive “cross-shaped” layout, this wonderful property stands out from the ordinary, offering versatile living accommodation with a layout that creates a variety of inviting spaces throughout. The cottage combines traditional charm with generous proportions, making it an ideal family home or an attractive lifestyle purchase. Internally, the property provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, multiple reception spaces and a wealth of character features, with the potential for further enhancement to create a truly exceptional rural residence. The unique design allows natural light to flow through the home, while the surrounding views provide a stunning backdrop from many aspects of the property. Externally, Cross Cottage enjoys an enviable position surrounded by open countryside, offering breathtaking panoramic views and a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The grounds provide excellent opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, entertaining and further landscaping to complement the cottage. Located in the sought-after village of Wootton, the property benefits from…

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Key facts

ResidentialUse class
FreeholdTenure
24 June 2026Auction date

Planning activity nearby

35 planning applications on record within 250m of this lot. Recent local decisions are a fast read on what the council will and won't permit here.

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Recent sold prices nearby

6 registered sales in this postcode sector over the last two years, straight from HM Land Registry. What nearby properties actually sold for — not what they were guided at.

RED LION COTTAGE CR*****ST21 6SQ£350,000
5 TR***** RO**ST21 6AR£400,000
THE COTTAGE OF**** BR***ST21 6HA£325,000

3 more sales with full addresses, sale dates and prices — including any prior sale of this exact lot.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sales typically register 6–12 weeks after completion, so very recent transactions may not yet appear.

Renovation upside in ST21

Evidence from 28 properties in this postcode district that sold twice with material uplift — the signature of value-add work between sales.

+51%median uplift
£82,000typical value added
4.9 yearstypical hold period

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Derived from 28 registered sale pairs in ST21 where the property gained ≥15% between two arms-length sales (HM Land Registry Price Paid data, OGL v3.0). The planning applications visible above may explain individual uplifts. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

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