Swallows Barn, Lichfield Road, Hamstall Ridware, WS15
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
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
Description
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 -
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-02
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Yes
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
58 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 110
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Henry Chadwick Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hayes Meadow Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 187
- Type
- Community school
- Yoxall St Peter's CofE Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Croft Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 165
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Rugeley John Taylor2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Free schools
- The Hart School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,157
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Friary School4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,255
- Type
- Academy converter
- John Taylor High School5.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,523
- Type
- Academy converter
- Nether Stowe School5.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 692
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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