# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (ST12 9HA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | WHITE COTTAGE, 15, STONE ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, TITTENSOR, STAFFORDSHIRE ST12 9HA | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 144 m² | | Last sold | £193,250 Oct 2012 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 10/09/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,786/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £33,858 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - C (£15 - £30) - D (£80 - £120) - E (£35) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9198-8095-7271-0712-6900) ## Description Guide Price - £400,000 - £425,000 A Charming Grade II Listed Cottage Brimming with Character, History & Countryside Living Calling all property seekers – this is one you won't want to miss. Nestled in the highly sought-after village of Tittensor, this beautifully presented Grade II Listed three-bedroom cottage effortlessly combines timeless character with modern-day comfort. Enjoy the tranquillity of semi-rural living whilst remaining just a short drive from local shops, amenities and the ever-popular Trentham Gardens. Stepping inside, you'll immediately appreciate the wealth of original features, including exposed wooden beams that run throughout the property, adding warmth and charm to every room. The spacious and cosy living room creates the perfect place to relax before flowing seamlessly into the generous dining room, complete with an attractive feature fireplace—ideal for family meals and entertaining alike. Leading from the dining room is the well-appointed family kitchen, alongside a ground floor family bathroom and a versatile home office, which in turn provides access to a practical utility room. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a generous principal bedroom featuring built-in his and hers walk-in wardrobes, a second spacious double bedroom, a comfortable single bedroom and the convenience of an upstairs WC. Outside, the home offers ample off-road parking for several vehicles, with wooden double gates leading through to a detached garage and a beautifully maintained rear garden. The garden enjoys stunning open rural views and benefits from useful external storage, creating a wonderful space to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Perfectly positioned for those who enjoy the outdoors, the property provides easy access to picturesque countryside walks, with scenic routes leading all the way into Stone, where you'll find an excellent selection of independent cafés, traditional pubs, bars and restaurants. The location also offers easy access to Trentham Gardens, making this an ideal home for those seeking the best of both countryside living and nearby amenities. Properties of this calibre rarely come to market, and when they do, they certainly don't remain available for long. Opportunities like this are few and far between, so don't miss your chance—contact us today to arrange your viewing and avoid disappointment. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WHITE COTTAGE, 15 STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA | £193,250 | 31/10/2012 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 BRACKEN CLOSE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JD | £260,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached | | 34 BRACKEN CLOSE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JD | £360,000 | 22/11/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] THE COTTAGE STORES STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA | £270,000 | 11/07/2024 | Detached | | 18 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE | £275,000 | 26/07/2023 | Detached | | 10 WINGHOUSE LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JG | £185,000 | 17/02/2023 | Detached | | 14 CRANWOOD ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JE | £267,500 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 8 HAMMOND RISE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JN | £490,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 10 APSLEY GROVE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JF | £250,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | 59 BRACKEN CLOSE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JD | £260,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA | £330,000 | 05/04/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £300,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £293,438 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £477,250 (8 Detached, ST12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £812/mo - **Realistic:** £902/mo - **Optimistic:** £992/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Conran Place, Barlaston, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/af698e1) | £1,995/mo | 3 | 1.23 miles | Rightmove | | [Lakewood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e17695) | £1,150/mo | 3 | 1.48 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,573/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £196,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £157,300 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,573/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-185/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,778/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -47.1% - **10y growth:** -4.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 20.8% - **10y growth (index):** 44.1% ## 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)