1 WOOD EATON ROAD
STAFFORD, CHURCH EATON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST20 0BH
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
131 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
F
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£189,500 Aug 2001
Price per m²
£3,435/m²
Local average
£610,833 (-26.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,727 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Charming village cottage on a generous plot, featuring a block-paved driveway, garage, and beautifully maintained gardens that perfectly capture the essence of countryside living.
- Character filled living spaces with authentic period features, including an impressive inglenook fireplace with cast iron log stove and a second sitting room with a charming open fire.
- Rustic yet elegant kitchen/dining room, complete with granite worktops and a traditional Rayburn oven, creating the perfect heart of the home for cooking and entertaining.
- Four well-proportioned bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom, offering comfortable accommodation ideal for family living.
- Delightful landscaped gardens and garden sitting room with modern shower, perfectly positioned next to the village pub, ideal for relaxing or entertaining in all seasons.
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- ADSL copper wire
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Electric, Oil, Wood burner
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Stepping inside, the cottage reveals a series of character filled living spaces rich in authentic features. The principal sitting room is centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace with a Hunter multi-fuel burner with back boiler, providing a cosy focal point and a truly welcoming atmosphere. A second sitting room offers further charm with a traditional open fire currently hidden for ease by an electric replica, ideal for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests.
At the heart of the home lies the beautifully styled cottage kitchen/diner, where rustic charm meets thoughtful functionality. Granite worktops complement the classic oil-fired Rayburn, which provides cooking as well as hot water and heating for the first floor via a programmable timer system. The kitchen also benefits from independently controlled electric underfloor heating, built-in appliances including a fridge and dishwasher, and an electric towel rail. Underfloor heating also extends to both the front and rear reception rooms, each fully programmable and fitted with carbon monoxide sensors for added peace of mind.
The property further benefits from a useful cellar, offering excellent storage and maintaining a naturally cool temperature throughout the year.
The cottage provides four well-proportioned bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom, creating comfortable and versatile accommodation well suited to family life.
Practical features continue throughout the home, including a useful under stairs storage cupboard with a securely bolted gun safe, while the utility room offers additional convenience with an oven, induction hob, and a multi function microwave/air fryer/small oven.
Outside, the meticulously landscaped gardens provide a wonderful setting for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Additionally a large shed and greenhouse caters for those green fingers and a lovely summerhouse gives an additional space for enjoying those long summer evenings. A charming garden sitting room complete with a modern shower offers a versatile retreat, perfect for outdoor gatherings or enjoying the garden in all seasons. The property also enjoys the unique advantage of being perfectly positioned next to the village pub, adding to the appeal of this vibrant and welcoming community.
Full of warmth, character, and thoughtful features, this quintessential village cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in a desirable countryside setting. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this charming property has to offer.
EPC Rating: F
Listed by
Eccleshall
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 173247800
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 27/02/2024
Expiry date: 26/02/2034
Current heating cost: £2,607/year
Potential heating cost: £1,201/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,645
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Site Plan
All
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6682400
Property Details
Street: 1 Wood Eaton Road
Town: Church Eaton
Postcode: ST20 0BH
Installation Details
Items: 14 windows
Certificate Issued: 13/07/2009
Work Completed: 20/06/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £450,000 | +137.5% |
| Sold | 24/08/2001 (24 years ago) | £189,500 | — |
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 11 WOOD EATON ROAD, CHURCH EATON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0BH | £492,500 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 6 WOOD EATON ROAD, CHURCH EATON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0BH | £575,000 | 16/05/2023 | Detached |
Street average: £533,750 (2 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): Stafford. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Royal Oak PH | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Red Lion Farm Shop | 2.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 2.1 miles |
| Hospital | Huntercombe Hospital Stafford | 4.1 miles |
| Train station | Penkridge | 5.2 miles |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 5.2 miles |
| Train station | Stafford | 5.7 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 7.8 miles |
| University | Harper Adams University | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Eaton Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 2 May 2024 |
| Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2013 |
| Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 2.4 miles | Good — 14 Nov 2012 |
| St Mary's CofE First Academy | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 21 Jul 2019 |
| Ivetsey Bank Hospital School | Other | 4.2 miles | Requires improvement — 28 Mar 2023 |
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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).