Shut Lane Head, Butterton, Newcastle, ST5

Located on one of Staffordshire's premier roads, Hilltop Cottage is set in possibly the best position on the ever-desirable Shut Lane Head.

With far reaching views towards Newcastle-under-Lyme and beyond, Hilltop Cottage represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a substantial house with detached barn, all set within a delightful plot of approx. 0.6 acres.

While in need of modernisation, the house offers excess of 2,000 sq. ft of internal accommodation with most rooms enjoying fantastic views.

Having previously been two cottages, Hilltop Cottage retains its attractive double fronted appearance.

Entered via a covered portico, the entrance hall includes access to the guest WC while there is a door which opens to the dining room. Filled with natural light via a large window, the dining room offers plenty of space for seating and entertaining.

The living room is found off the dining room and enjoys an outstanding triple aspect with views across adjoining countryside. There are double doors to the garden and brick fireplace with open fire inset.

The kitchen leads off the dining room and includes a range of wall and floor cabinetry, all set beneath a worktop. The kitchen is complimented by an adjoining utility / laundry room which offers an enormous amount of additional storage.


The rear section of the ground floor is made up of a large dual aspect room which has previously been used as a formal dining room. Extending to 18 feet long, this space could suit a variety of uses and includes a beamed ceiling and brick mock fireplace.

Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first-floor landing. The principal bedroom suite occupies the rear wing of the house and includes two dressing areas, an en suite shower room and a vast dual aspect bedroom.

There are a further three bedrooms, one benefitting from a dressing room. All bedrooms enjoy glorious views across the surrounding gardens and countryside. The family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

Gardens, grounds and outbuildings
A gateway leads off Shut Lane Head and to a large driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. The driveway provides access to the large, detached barn. Being constructed of traditional brick and tile, the barn provides a large garage with pit, three garden stores and two further garages.

In addition, there is three excellent first floor storage areas. The barn could suit conversion into additional accommodation such as an annexe or holiday let, subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens extend to the front and back of Hilltop Cottage. A large front lawn extends back down to the gateway, whilst to the side and rear are areas of lawn interspersed by herbaceous shrubs and raised beds.

The front and rear gardens enjoy excellent views. All in all, the plot totals approx. 0.6 acres.

Agents Note: The septic tank is not compliant with current regulations.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

Located on the edge of Butterton, Shut Lane Head is one of Staffordshire's most desirable addresses. Hilltop Cottage is set in an elevated position with far reaching views and is just over a mile from Whitmore, which includes the delightful Whitmore Tea Rooms and the locally renowned Mainwaring Arms pub which offers locally sourced food as well as live music and other events. The Blockhouse at the Sheet Anchor and the Swan with Two Necks are also both within close proximity. A little further afield is the regional centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme which offers a wider range of leisure facilities, eateries, and bars as well as national retailers. Trentham Gardens is just under 4 miles away and offers excellent walks as well as a more boutique shopping experience.

Hilltop Cottage is well located for efficient access to the regional road network, with junction 15 of the M6 being only 2.8 miles away. Stoke station is easily accessible via the A500 and offers direct services to London Euston in just over an hour and a half. Manchester and Birmingham are also both accessed easily by both road and rail. There is an excellent array of schooling within the area including Yarlet School, Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Denstone College and St Dominic's Stone.