For sale Detached

34 BRACKEN CLOSE

STOKE-ON-TRENT, TITTENSOR, STAFFORDSHIRE ST12 9JD

4 beds 1 baths 1,356 sq ft Listed 28 May 2026 (-160d)

£385,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

126 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£360,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£3,056/m²

Local average

£477,250 (-19.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,872 of 33,755)

Street crime

9 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A perfectly situated detached family home in a tranquil setting on the edge of Tittensor village which boasts a Post Office, a highly regarded school and is within easy walking distance to the rear entrance of Trentham Gardens. The property is nestled in quiet end of cul-de-sac position within a large corner plot adjoining woodland and open countryside and offers well presented accommodation including; reception hallway, guest cloakroom, living room, superb extended open plan kitchen diner, four bedrooms (the fourth being a box room/walk-in wardrobe) and a family bathroom. Also benefiting from a private driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles, gas combi central heating plus uPVC double glazed windows and doors. Ideally located mid-way between Stone & The Potteries and within easy reach of commuter routes.
CHAIN FREE

Reception Hall - A composite part obscure double glazed front door with matching side lights opens to the reception hallway. With fitted door mat and carpet, under stairs storage cupboard and access to the living room, guest cloakroom, kitchen diner and the first floor stairs.

Guest Cloakroom - Fitted with white suite comprising; low level push button WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome taps. Part tiled walls, Upvc obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, alarm pad and oak effect laminate flooring.

Living Room - A spacious reception room offering two Upvc double glazed windows to the front aspect and French doors opening to the side of the property and gardens. Feature chimney breast opening with inset wood burning stove and tiled hearth, two radiators, carpet and Virgin media connection.

Open Plan Kitchen Diner - A great space for living, dining and entertaining in style.

Kitchen - Fitted with an extensive range of light grey finish wall and floor units, contrasting oak block effect work surfaces and breakfast bar with brick tile splash-backs, inset ceramic 1½ bowl sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. Upvc double glazed window overlooking the garden, radiator and scrubbed oak effect laminate flooring.

Appliances comprising; integral dishwasher and Flavel range cooker with seven ring gas hob, two electric ovens, grill and plate warming drawer. With matching units and space for an American style upright fridge freezer within the dining / family area.

Dining / Family Area - Offering two Upvc double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects and French doors opening to the rear patio & garden. Work surface, radiator, tile effect laminate flooring, wall cupboard housing a Worcester Greenstar 28i condensing gas combi central heating boiler, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.

First Floor -

Stairs & Landing - Traditional white painted spindle, newel post and banister stairs lead to a galleried landing. With built-in storage to one wall, recessed ceiling lights, carpet throughout and loft access. The loft has a drop down ladder, power, lighting and is partially boarded for storage purposes.

Bedroom One - A large double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, Upvc double glazed window enjoying views over the gardens and countryside beyond, radiator and carpet.

Bedroom Two - Offering built-in wardrobes and storage to one wall, Upvc double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, carpet and TV connection.

Bedroom Three - A third double bedroom with Upvc double glazed window to the side of the property, TV connection, radiator and carpet.

Bedroom Four - Presently used as a dressing room/study with uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator and carpet.

Family Bathroom - A modern bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising; 'L' shape bath, panel and shower screen with chrome mixer tap and mains fed thermostatic twin head shower system above, vanity wash hand basin set in a storage unit with chrome mixer tap, low level push button WC. Chrome towel radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the side aspect and scrubbed oak effect vinyl flooring.

Outside - The property is attached via a block paved driveway providing generous off road parking. There is dual side access to the gardens via gateways.

Gardens - The house occupies a very large corner plot right at the end of Bracken Close adjoining the edge of Tittensor Chase along the side boundary. The gardens are large and well kept with extensive lawn areas, mature borders, pond, patio areas and provide plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. The gardens may have some development potential subject to planning.

General Information - For sale by private treaty, subject to contract.
Vacant possession on completion.
No upward chain,
Council Tax Band D

Services - Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.
Gas combi central heating

Viewings - Strictly by appointment via the agent.

Listed by

Stone

Tinsley-Garner Independent Estate Agents

Reference: 89031636

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/01/2024

Expiry date: 26/01/2034

Current heating cost: £2,042/year

Potential heating cost: £1,306/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,600

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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: ~901 m² (0.22 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

EI Rating

EI Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7060471

Property Details

Street: 34 Bracken Close

Town: Tittensor

Postcode: ST12 9JD

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 28/12/2009

Work Completed: 09/12/2009

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

500% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £385,000 +6.9%
Sold 22/11/2024 (1 year ago) £360,000 +33.3%
Sold 02/11/2018 (8 years ago) £270,000 +75.3%
Sold 30/09/2009 (17 years ago) £154,000 +156.7%
Sold 16/08/1996 (30 years ago) £60,000 —

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
Same street 13 BRACKEN CLOSE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JD £260,000 20/11/2025 Detached
THE COTTAGE STORES STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA £270,000 11/07/2024 Detached
Same street 17 BRACKEN CLOSE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JD £235,000 07/08/2023 Semi-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
WENGEN WINGHOUSE LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HN £400,000 26/01/2023 Detached
SOUTH VIEW WINGHOUSE LANE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HN £830,000 26/08/2022 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
Same street 59 BRACKEN CLOSE, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9JD £260,000 14/04/2022 Detached
13 STONE ROAD, TITTENSOR, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9HA £330,000 05/04/2022 Detached

Street average: £251,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £366,389 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -47.1%
10y growth -4.2%

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

1y (index) 3.2%
5y (index) 20.8%
10y (index) 44.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £812/mo
Realistic £902/mo
Optimistic £992/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Tittensor Road 0.2 miles
Shop Jungle Shop 0.8 miles
Shop Mark's Quality Meats 0.8 miles
Train station Unknown 1.1 miles
Train station Trentham Leisure 1.5 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital 3.5 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 4.5 miles
University Keele University 5.4 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 4
Vehicle crime 3
Anti-social behaviour 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 9

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Tittensor CofE (C) First School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 20 Sep 2023
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 19 Jun 2024
Ash Green Primary Academy Primary 2.0 miles Good — 3 Jun 2015
Trentham Academy Secondary 2.2 miles Good — 30 Nov 2021
Strathmore College Other 2.2 miles — (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,750
Target investor price (1%) £90,200
  • 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).