One of the UK’s oldest homes goes under the hammer

Old Smithy Cottages in the beautiful Staffordshire village of Brewood is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited home in the county — with origins dating back to the 1350s.

It is also one of the oldest homes in the entire country.

Now available for sale through Landwood Group, this remarkable Grade II listed property offers nearly 700 years of living history combined with almost 3,000 sq. ft. of flexible family living space.

From its striking timber-framed façade and Inglenook-style fireplace to exposed beams and medieval architectural details, Old Smithy Cottages is a truly unique home that has evolved across centuries while retaining its extraordinary character.

James Ashworth, Partner at Landwood Group, described the property as “a piece of living history”, adding that opportunities to acquire homes of this pedigree “very rarely come to the market.”

Set within a generous 0.2-acre plot in the heart of the village, the property also benefits from private walled gardens and secure gated parking — an unusual feature for a home of this age and location.

The auction is on June 24th