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Smithy Lane

Biddulph, ST8 7ET

4 beds 2 baths Listed 1 Apr 2026 (-70d)

£340,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Local average

£291,718 (+16.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,512 of 33,755)

Street crime

67 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Individually Designed Detached Home
  • Three/Four Bedrooms
  • Two Excellent Sized Reception Rooms
  • Spacious Dining Kitchen
  • Impressive Reception Hallway
  • Feature Galleried Landing
  • Additional Sitting Room/ Potential Fourth Bedroom
  • Wraparound Gardens
  • Extensive Driveway

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This property certainly knows how to make an entrance.

From the moment you step through the door, you are greeted by an impressive reception hallway, beautifully enhanced by a striking galleried landing above, creating an immediate sense of scale, character and individuality that sets the tone for the accommodation throughout.

This individually designed detached home offers three/four bedrooms, two reception rooms, a spacious dining kitchen, and remarkably versatile accommodation of an exceptional size, all occupying a generous non-estate plot in a highly regarded location on Smithy Lane, just off Congleton Road.

The layout has been designed with both family living and flexibility in mind. The ground floor offers a substantial principal lounge, perfect for everyday living and entertaining, together with a further reception room accessed via double doors from the hallway, complete with patio doors opening onto the garden, creating a wonderful flow between the inside and outside space.

In addition, there is a further sitting room, which could equally lend itself to use as a ground floor fourth bedroom, offering excellent adaptability for a range of buyers and lifestyles.

The dining kitchen is another standout feature of the home, providing an excellent family-sized space with plenty of room for dining and day-to-day living, whilst the ground floor bathroom is particularly generous in size and further reflects the impressive proportions found throughout the property.

To the first floor, the accommodation continues to impress with three well proportioned bedrooms and a shower room, with the main bedroom enjoying the added benefit of a walk-in wardrobe.

Externally, the property enjoys wraparound gardens, which are a fantastic asset to the home and provide an abundance of outdoor space. There is also a vegetable plot, water feature pond, and excellent scope for gardening, entertaining or simply enjoying the privacy and space on offer.

To complete the package, the property benefits from a fantastic sized driveway providing extensive off-road parking, together with a double garage.

Situated in a sought-after and well-established non-estate location, the property is ideally placed for access to local schools including Woodhouse Academy and Oxhey.

First School, as well as Biddulph town centre, Congleton, and excellent commuter routes.

Offered to the market with no upward chain, this is a rare opportunity at this price point to acquire a detached home of such size, individuality and flexibility.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this spacious and distinctive home has to offer.

Reception Hallway - 6.11m x 3.58m extending to 4.76m (20'0" x 11'8" e - An exceptional sized reception hallway having a galleried landing to the first floor with open staircase. Continuous laminate flooring, UPVC front entrance door with etched stained glass motifs & obscured glazed side panels. Radiator. Vaulted ceiling having skylight to roof. Double opening part glazed doors through to dining room.

Dining Room - 4.31m x 2.84m (14'1" x 9'3" ) - Having continuous laminate flooring, UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors giving access onto the rear gardens. Radiator.

Dining Kitchen - 5.10m x 4.21m (16'8" x 13'9" ) - Having range of white wall mounted cupboard and base units with contrasting worksurface over incorporating a composite one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. Space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall mounted boiler, gas hob with separate electric combination oven and grill, extractor fan, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Half glazed side entrance door and tiled floor defined dining area for table and chairs.

Lounge - 4.74m x 5.10m (15'6" x 16'8" ) - Having a double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, continuous laminate flooring. Wall light points, feature fireplace with polished tiled inset and hearth with gas fire.

Ground Floor Bedroom/ Lounge - 3.97m x 4.74m (13'0" x 15'6" ) - Having a UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect overlooking the front gardens, radiator. Laminate flooring , fireplace with feature ornate surround, tiled inset set upon a tiled hearth, Radiator.

Bathroom - 2.85m x 3.97m (9'4" x 13'0" ) - Sizeable bathroom having corner set panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Part tiled walls, radiator, UPVC double glazed obscured window to the rear aspect.

First Floor Balcony Landing - 5.20m x 1.72m (17'0" x 5'7" ) - Having gallery overview to the reception hallway.

Continuous laminate flooring.

Bedroom One - 4.75m x 3.51m (15'7" x 11'6" ) - Having a UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail.

Bedroom Two - 3.97m x 5.33m (13'0" x 17'5" ) - Having dual aspect UPVC windows to the front and rear with the rear having partial views on the horizon. Radiator, storages to eaves.

Bathroom - 4.32m x 1.59m (14'2" x 5'2" ) - Having an enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Part tiled walls, radiator, storage to eaves.

Bedroom Three - 4.36m reducing to 3.51m x 3.06m (14'3" reducing t - Having dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the rear inside aspect, radiator, storage to eaves.

Externally - The property is set within good sized grounds having wraparound gardens comprising of lawned gardens, side vegetable garden and a low maintenance paved rear garden. The front garden is laid to lawn stocked with a range of seasonal plants and has a feature pond. To the side of the property there is a driveway leading to a double garage accessed from the roadside by double timber gates for security. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles, including space for a caravan motorhome.

Listed by

Biddulph

Rostons

Reference: 173981327

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £340,000 +491.3%
Sold 18/07/1997 (28 years ago) £57,500

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
4 ZURICH AVENUE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FA £215,000 07/01/2026 Detached
11 MEDWAY DRIVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HA £191,000 19/12/2025 Detached
120 CONGLETON ROAD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6QL £467,000 19/12/2025 Detached
58 PENNINE WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HF £225,000 18/12/2025 Detached
48 PENNINE WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HF £190,000 11/12/2025 Detached
4 BOLLIN GROVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EZ £260,000 26/11/2025 Detached
87 PENNINE WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HF £215,000 17/03/2025 Detached
36 OX HEY DRIVE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EX £235,000 16/11/2023 Detached
3 MATTERHORN CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FJ £315,000 29/09/2023 Detached
4 ZURICH AVENUE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FA £200,000 29/09/2023 Detached
1 OX HEY CRESCENT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EY £240,000 15/09/2023 Detached
6 DEE CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HB £203,000 25/08/2023 Detached
2 OX HEY CRESCENT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EY £170,000 28/02/2023 Detached
4 OX HEY CRESCENT, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7EY £215,000 16/12/2022 Detached
18 DART CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HG £272,500 05/12/2022 Detached
2 DART CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7HG £220,000 28/10/2022 Detached
88 GENEVA WAY, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7FE £353,000 14/10/2022 Detached
2 WOODHOUSE LANE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7DP £430,000 16/09/2022 Detached
16 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7DT £295,000 05/09/2022 Detached
135 CONGLETON ROAD, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 6QJ £480,000 31/08/2022 Detached

Area average: £269,575 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.9%
10y growth 44%

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

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 16.9%
10y (index) 52.9%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: FLAVOURS FOOD & WINE RETAIL LIMITED (15737598)

Rental Range

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

Low £645/mo
Realistic £717/mo
Optimistic £789/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £1,745/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

5 Smithy Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Flavours Premier Store 0.0 miles
Bus stop Smithy Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Grange Court 0.1 miles
Shop Brick Shed Barbers 0.4 miles
Train station Congleton 2.6 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 2.8 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 3.5 miles
Train station Hunthouse Wood 3.6 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 6.1 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 6.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 22
Anti-social behaviour 17
Criminal damage and arson 8
Public order 4
Burglary 3
Other theft 3
Vehicle crime 3
Other crime 2
Shoplifting 2
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 67

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
Woodhouse Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 30 Mar 2023
Oxhey First School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 24 Oct 2023
Kingsfield First School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 11 Apr 2016
Squirrel Hayes First School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 24 Oct 2018
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Primary 0.9 miles Outstanding — 26 Jun 2015

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
Brocks Croft Gardens, Biddulph, ST8 £1,392/mo 4 0.44 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,392/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%
Max investor price (0.8%) £174,000
Target investor price (1%) £139,200
Gross yield 4.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.4×
Monthly cashflow £-111/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).