# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST17 4PH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Meadow Ridge, Stafford, ST17, ST17 4PH | | Price | £600,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | ## Description Call us 9AM - 9PM -7 days a week, 365 days a year! If your property search has been drifting along without quite finding that perfect spot, Meadow Ridge could be where everything finally falls beautifully into place… especially when the garden opens straight onto the canal. Tucked away within this highly regarded residential area of Stafford, this substantial detached family home enjoys a truly enviable setting backing directly onto the canal, offering a wonderful blend of peaceful waterside living and practical family space. Meadow Ridge sits within the sought after Baswich and Weeping Cross area, popular with buyers thanks to its excellent commuter links, nearby schooling options, easy access into Stafford town centre and convenient connections to Stafford railway station for direct routes to Birmingham, Manchester and London. Internally, the property has been thoughtfully laid out to create a welcoming and sociable home ideal for modern family living. A spacious entrance hall immediately sets the tone, featuring stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, access to the guest WC and openings leading through to both the kitchen and the impressive open plan living and dining space. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of units complemented by generous work surfaces which extend to form a breakfast bar, while also offering space for a variety of appliances. Flowing seamlessly from both the hallway and kitchen, the superb open plan living and dining room forms the true heart of the home. This wonderfully versatile space comfortably accommodates both large dining furniture and relaxed seating areas, while bi-folding doors open directly onto the rear garden and perfectly frame the canal side setting beyond. Adding further flexibility to the ground floor is a dedicated study, ideal for home working, alongside a conservatory accessed via double doors from the living area. Enjoying lovely views over both the garden and canal, this is a fantastic spot to unwind throughout the seasons, with further doors leading outside. Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room fitted with additional units, work surfaces and appliance spaces, along with external access and an internal door leading into the integral garage. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four well proportioned bedrooms. The principal suite benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en-suite shower room, while bedroom two also enjoys its own en-suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Externally, the property occupies a particularly attractive position and is approached via a block paved driveway providing off road parking alongside a lawned front garden. To the rear, the garden is a genuine highlight of the home, featuring a patio seating area, lawned sections and direct access to a landing stage overlooking the canal, with potential for mooring rights subject to the relevant applications and permissions. It is a setting that offers a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful waterside living whilst remaining conveniently close to Stafford’s excellent local amenities. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 BENENDEN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TQ | £246,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 27 ROEDEAN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TP | £300,000 | 07/08/2023 | Detached | | 25 SANDRINGHAM ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AA | £265,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached | | THE NEW CHIMES RADFORD RISE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PS | £470,000 | 12/04/2023 | Detached | | 56 AMPLEFORTH DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TR | £247,000 | 22/03/2023 | Detached | | 14 SANDRINGHAM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AB | £315,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | MURANO RADFORD RISE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4PS | £570,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached | | 9 SANDRINGHAM ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AA | £505,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | 10 LANCING AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TW | £228,700 | 08/04/2022 | Detached | | 1 LANCING AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TW | £340,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached | | 74 FAIRVIEW WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AX | £350,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 83 AMPLEFORTH DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TR | £360,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached | | 16 OSBORNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AD | £325,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 6 SANDRINGHAM ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AA | £370,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 93 AMPLEFORTH DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TR | £215,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 74 AMPLEFORTH DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TR | £206,000 | 02/07/2021 | Detached | | 9 DENSTONE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 4TL | £355,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | | 55 SANDRINGHAM ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AA | £257,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 9 OSBORNE CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0AD | £312,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £328,247 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,104 (43 Detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +46.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Silverthorn Way, ST17 | £1,295/mo | 4 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Porlock Avenue, ST17 | £1,500/mo | 4 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,398/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £174,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £139,800 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,398/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 35.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,130/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.8% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.3% - **10y growth:** 46.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 25.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.7% ## 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)