# 2 bedroom detached house for sale (ST18 0BW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Salt, Stafford, ST18, ST18 0BW | | Price | £349,999 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | ## Description Special delivery! Something truly unique has just arrived on the market in the sought-after village of Salt. Once upon a time this building was the beating heart of the community as the local Post Office, and over fifty years ago it was carefully stamped with a new identity, being converted into a charming two-bedroom home. Lovingly kept ever since, it now waits for a new owner to write the next chapter. From the very first knock at the door, The Old Post Office delivers a warm welcome. Step inside and you are greeted by an entrance hall with a handy ground floor shower room, before moving through to the first reception room which makes an ideal dining space. Beyond this sits a separate lounge, a cosy and inviting room that flows into the garden room at the rear. With double doors opening directly onto the patio and leafy views across an abundance of greenery, this is a space that feels private, peaceful and filled with natural light. The kitchen, tucked neatly to the rear with a useful utility area, completes the ground floor. Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms await, along with a spacious bathroom. While the interiors remain in good order, they are ready for a fresh stamp of style, giving the next owner the chance to modernise and make the property truly their own. Outside, the property continues to impress. A wide driveway and large garage provide plenty of parking, while the rear garden is nothing short of a horticultural treasure. Mature plants and shrubs, fruit trees and carefully tended borders create a haven that feels private and established, the product of a keen gardener’s devotion over many years. It is the kind of garden you will want to post about. Rarely does something quite like this come knocking in Salt. Unique in its history, set on a generous plot, and with clear scope to extend subject to planning, The Old Post Office offers not only a slice of village heritage but also a wonderful opportunity to shape the home to your own lifestyle. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, consider this your letter of good fortune…The Old Post Office is ready to be addressed to you. EPC Rating: E ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165629) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165631) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165633) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165636) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165638) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165641) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165643) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165646) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165648) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165650) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165652) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165654) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165655) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165657) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165659) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165661) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165663) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165665) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165677) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165680) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166505357/2165682) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/166505357/2165684) - All - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/166505357/2165686) - Site Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/166505357/2165694) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 HILL RISE, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BE | £420,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | THE WILLOWS, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BW | £410,000 | 24/01/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] OAKDOWN SALT ROAD, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BW | £543,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached | | 1 HILL RISE, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BE | £316,250 | 12/07/2022 | Detached | | THE BUNGALOW, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BX | £284,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached | | STATION HOUSE SALT ROAD, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BP | £750,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OLD SCHOOL SALT ROAD, SALT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0BW | £650,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £596,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £436,050 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £522,219 (50 Detached, ST18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -33% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £808/mo - **Realistic:** £898/mo - **Optimistic:** £988/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 28.1% - **10y growth:** 62.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 21.2% - **10y growth (index):** 44.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)