ELTON
LAKE ROAD, LEEK, RUDYARD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST13 8RN
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
137 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£320,000 Nov 2016
Price per m²
£2,372/m²
Local average
£222,139 (+46.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,224 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Ideal for a family looking for space, with a lower ground floor offering a further reception room or bedroom, ground floor boasting two spacious reception rooms with fitted kitchen and spacious garden room ideal for office or similar uses and to the first floor are three sizeable bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The property boasts many Victorian features and has been tastefully modernised to retain the original character.
The Living Room has a feature cast iron fireplace and bay window providing paramount views to the front elevation towards the Lake and surrounding countryside. The spacious Dining Room boasts a Planet Foundary Range and beautiful Minton tiled floor and this is complemented by the adjacent modern kitchen with integrated appliances and gas fired Rayburn which provides central heating, hot water and cooking facilities.
Off the kitchen is a spacious Garden Room with underfloor heating which would be ideal for office or similar uses with lantern roof lights providing constant natural light. The garden Room boasts a sizeable Utility/Cloakroom off. To the lower ground floor is a spacious Sitting Room/Bedroom which would be ideal for flexible use.
To the first floor the bedroom accommodation offers ample space with build in wardrobes to all bedrooms and feature fireplaces. The Master Bedroom enjoys views to the front elevation over the surrounding countryside. The family Bathroom enjoys underefloor heating and has been modernised to retain original Victorian characteristics with a rolltop bath on claw and ball feet, complimented by a black and white tiled floor.
Externally the property offers landscaped gardens to the rear aspect incorporating a brick built summer house. To the side is a further patio area incorporating brick built workshop and to front is a tarmacadam and cobbled driveway providing ample off road parking for two sizeable vehicles.
* Entrance Hall
Door to side aspect with stained glass leaded upper, antique radiator, staircase off, feature archway, black and white tiled floor, built in metre cupboard.
* Living Room: 4.71m x 3.93m (15' 5" x 12' 11")
Having feature bay window to front aspect, sash window to side aspect, centre light in ceiling rose. feature cast iron fireplace set on tiled hearth incorporating open fire, picture rail cornicing, original Lincrusta stained timber floor boards power points.
* Dining Room: 4.6m x 4.42m (15' 1" x 14' 6")
Having double glazed window to side asspect, centre light in ceiling rose, feature Minton tiled floor. Planet Foundary Co Ltd cast iron range set on tiled hearth, dado rail, power points.
* Kitchen: 3.03m x 2.85m (9' 11" x 9' 4")
Excellent range of cream finished units, comprising base cupboards and doors incorporating integral fridge, concealed automatic washing machine, integral freezer. Oil fired Rayburn set in former fireplace providing central heating, hot water and cooking facilities with two hotplates. Black Granite work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl Franke stainless stink unit with brushed chrome mixer tap over. tiled splashbacks, range of matching wall cupboards, incorporating feature display shelving and concealed under lighting. Double glazed window to side aspect, set on tiled sill feature black and white tiled floor, two wall light points, power point.
* Garden Room: 5.15m x 2.39m (16' 11" x 7' 10")
Having pair of double doors leading to garden, with inset glazed panels, feature ceiling roof lantern, providing a wealth of natural light, inset halogen down lighters, black and white tiled floor with under floor heating, power point.
* Utility/ Inc. Cloakroom: 2.01m x 1.52m (6' 7" x 5')
(overall measurement)
Utility area comprising of base cupboards, with Oak work surfaces over having inset white glazed sink unit with chrome mixer tap above part tiled walls open to
Cloakroom
Housing low level WC corner savoy wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps over part tiled walls black and white tiled floor extractor fan.
STAIRCASE LEADING TO LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Incorporating wall mounted storage cupboards.
* Sitting Room/Bedroom Four: 5.17m x 4.12m (17' x 13' 6")
Having door to front aspect, window to front aspect, two antique radiators, inset halogen downlighters in chrome surround. Feature fire place set on stone hearth in stone carved surround, incorporating gas stove, slate tiled floor, power points
Understairs STORE off
Housing wall light point, slate tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
* Landing
Having two single light points, dado rail,central heating thermostat.
* Master Bedroom: 3.95m x 3.94m (13' x 12' 11")
Having feature double glazed window to front aspect, with feature upper double glazed window, original cast iron fireplace set on tiled hearth, picture rail, stained timber floorboards, two wall light points,antique radiator, centre light in celling rose power points.
Over Stairs WARDROBE
Incorporarting fixed shelving.
* Bedroom Two: 3.49m x 2.95m (11' 5" x 9' 8")
Having picture double glazed window to side aspect, centre light in ceiling rose, antique radiator, laminate floor, power points. Loft access being fully boarded with ladder and light point.
Overstairs WARDROBE
Incorporating fixed shelving.
Built in AIRING CUPBOARD
Incorporating lagged hot water cylinder with immersion, storage cupboards over.
* Bathroom: 3.43m x 1.53m (11' 3" x 5')
Contemporary bathroom suite comprising rolltop bath on claw and ball feet incorporating central chrome mixer tap with double shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, Double glazed window to side aspect antique radiator part boarded walls two wall light points black and white tiled floor.
* Bedroom Three: 3.06m x 2.93m (10' x 9' 7")
(Maximum measurement)
Having double glazed window to rear aspect centre light in ceiling rose feature original cast iron fireplace set on tiled hearth antique radiator built in single wardrobe power points
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from Lake Road over a tarmacadam and gravelled driveway providing spacious off the road parking for two vehicles with stepped access to the side leading to the ground floor.
Adjoining the stepped access are well maintained boarders incorporating shrubs. The path at the side aspect leads to the main entrance to the property and opposite the front door there is
* Workshop: 3.27m x 1.82m (10' 9" x 6')
Having double doors to side aspect, window to side aspect, window to rear aspect, loft storage to part, wall cupboards electric light and power connected.
GARDENS
Situated adjacent to the garden room is an enclosed cobbled yard with gated access.
Stepped access from the side being gravelled and sleeper sided incorporating a well-stocked boarders leading to a lawned area with raised stone flagged patio adjoining boarders with mature trees and shrubs.
Situated in the rear of the garden is
* Summer House: 2.47m x 2.28m (8' 1" x 7' 6")
Being of brick and tiled construction with bi folding doors to the front incorporating glazed panels window to the side concrete floor.
SERVICES - All mains services are connected, Gas fired central heating.
TENURE - We understand the property is freehold.
EPC RATING E
VIEWING - Strictly by appointment with Whittaker and Biggs.
Listed by
Leek
Whittaker & Biggs
Reference: 59212016
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 08/07/2016
Current heating cost: £2,048/year
Potential heating cost: £1,039/year
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (40)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Install condensing boiler (3,000)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
335% since 1998
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/11/2016 (9 years ago) | £320,000 | +335.4% |
| Sold | 02/06/1998 (28 years ago) | £73,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street THE HOLLIES LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £485,000 | 27/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street THE HOLLIES 2 LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £425,000 | 25/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street RUDYARD VALE CARAVAN PARK LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £995,000 | 14/06/2024 | Other |
| Same street LINDON COTTAGE LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £355,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street VINE COTTAGE LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £320,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street BAGHEERA LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £370,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street LEA CROFT LAKE ROAD, RUDYARD, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 8RN | £205,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £450,714 (7 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Lake Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Rudyard, Rudyard Road / Lakeland Lodge | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | The Dam | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Rudyard | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | John Munroe Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Bus stop | St Michaels Church | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Revolution | 1.8 miles |
| Shop | Mill street food & wine | 1.8 miles |
| University | Buxton & Leek College | 2.3 miles |
| University | Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre | 6.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Lodge Community Special School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2013 |
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 11 Sep 2024 |
| Westwood College | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024 |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy | Primary | 1.7 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Westwood First School | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 5 Oct 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).