Location

Dairy House occupies a peaceful position in the hamlet of Horsley, surrounded by open countryside yet within easy reach of Eccleshall, one of Staffordshire’s most desirable market towns. Eccleshall is renowned for its attractive High Street lined with independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, together creating a strong sense of community and offering everything needed for day-to-day living. The town also benefits from a wide range of clubs, societies and local events, ensuring a vibrant social calendar.

For families, the area offers excellent schooling options in both the state and independent sectors, with a choice of well-regarded primary and secondary schools nearby.

The surrounding countryside provides a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with a network of footpaths and bridleways directly accessible from the property. Eccleshall is also a short walk from the house.

Despite its rural setting, Dairy House is well connected. The nearby towns of Stafford, Stone and Newport provide additional facilities, while mainline rail services from Stafford offer fast connections to Birmingham, Manchester and London. The M6 motorway is also within easy reach, making commuting or travel further afield highly convenient.

Description

Dairy House is a beautifully presented detached home set within about 2.75 acres of private gardens and paddocks. Offering spacious accommodation, excellent equestrian facilities and a range of versatile outbuildings, the property combines the peace of a rural setting with the convenience of being just a short distance from the thriving market town of Eccleshall.

The light-filled entrance hall makes an immediate impression, with high ceilings, a striking staircase and a feature window that allows natural light to flood through the space. From here, the ground floor flows into three attractive reception rooms. Each offers its own character, with exposed beams, wooden features and open fireplaces creating warmth and charm. The sitting room centres on a log-burning stove within an impressive inglenook fireplace, while the main reception room benefits from double-aspect windows, bringing in light throughout the day.

The kitchen has been designed with family life in mind, with modern fittings, a breakfast area and traditional touches including a beamed ceiling. Adjoining the kitchen is a formal dining room, perfect for entertaining, which leads into the sunroom. This delightful space enjoys views over the gardens and provides direct access to the terrace through French doors – ideal for summer gatherings. Completing the ground floor are a utility room, boot room and a shower room.

Upstairs, the first floor provides four bedrooms and a bathroom, all finished in a light, neutral palette. The accommodation is both practical and inviting, making it well suited to family living.

Outside

A particular highlight of Dairy House is its range of outbuildings. A detached structure currently used as a gym and tack room offers excellent potential to be converted into a self-contained annexe, ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or home office space. Further outbuildings include a double garage, single garage and stables, complementing the equestrian facilities.

The grounds extend to just under three acres, comprising paddocks, lawns and beautifully maintained gardens. A large patio area provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, while two gated driveways – one with electric gates – ensure privacy and ample parking.