For sale Detached

KEEPERS COTTAGE

GRANGE ROAD, STAFFORD, KNIGHTLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE ST20 0JX

9 beds 4,887 sq ft Listed 28 Aug 2026 (-2d)

£1,500,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

454 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£755,000 Mar 2021

Price per m²

£3,304/m²

Local average

£435,623 (+244.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,055 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Modern Residence
  • 9 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms
  • 5 Reception Rooms, 3 Kitchens
  • Outstanding Countryside Views
  • Well Presented Throughout
  • Child Friendly and Private Gardens
  • Potential to Develop Further
  • Substantial Annexe
  • Outbuildings and Multi-Generational Living Options
  • Separate Driveways

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Keepers Cottage is a well-presented detached residence situated in the hamlet of Knightley, between the county town of Stafford and the market town of Eccleshall.

The accommodation comprises of 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and multiple reception rooms. All positioned in a picturesque location, with lovely views over open fields to the rear as well as multi-generational options in abundance.

In summary, this property is a deceptively spacious family modern home situated in a popular location.

Services, Utilities & Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Stafford Borough Council & Staffordshire County Council
EPC Rating: C (Valid until 14 September 2035)
Property Construction: Standard (Brick/Tile)
Electricity Supply: Mains
Water Supply: Mains
Drainage & Sewerage: Private Septic Tank
Heating: LPG Gas
Broadband: FTTC / Superfast Fibre Broadband connection available. We advise you to check with your provider
Mobile Signal/Coverage: 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your provider
Parking: Driveway Parking spaces
Special Notes: The Transfer to the proprietor contains a covenant to observe and perform the covenants referred to in the Title Register (rights of light, air way drainage, water support)
Total Internal Floor Area: 2,216 sq ft (Main House)

Listed by

Derby

Newman Estate Agents

Reference: 92491617

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/09/2025

Expiry date: 14/09/2035

Current heating cost: £2,812/year

Potential heating cost: £2,812/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~5,516 m² (1.36 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,500,000 +98.7%
Sold 23/03/2021 (5 years ago) £755,000

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
THE CORNER COTTAGE GRANGE ROAD, KNIGHTLEY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0JX £640,000 06/06/2025 Detached
THE OLD SCHOOL, KNIGHTLEY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0JW £1,200,000 31/10/2022 Detached

Area average: £920,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 34.3%
10y growth 39.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%
5y (index) 24.8%
10y (index) 47.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £808/mo
Realistic £898/mo
Optimistic £988/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Riley Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bleak House Farm 0.1 miles
Bus stop Moss Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Woodseaves Post Office 0.5 miles
Shop Swan Pit Nursery 2.9 miles
Train station Unknown 3.4 miles
University Harper Adams University 6.6 miles
Train station Stafford 7.0 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 7.5 miles
Hospital County Hospital 8.0 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Woodseaves CE Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Nov 2023
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary 2.8 miles Requires improvement — 18 May 2022
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy Primary 3.1 miles Good — 14 Nov 2013
Walton Hall Academy Other 3.3 miles Good — 9 May 2017

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 9-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.06%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,250
Target investor price (1%) £89,800
  • 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).