# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST8 7ET) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Smithy Lane, Biddulph, ST8 7ET | | Price | £340,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 SMITHY LANE, BIDDULPH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST8 7ET | £57,500 | 18/07/1997 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £291,718 (41 Detached, ST8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +16.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £645/mo - **Realistic:** £717/mo - **Optimistic:** £789/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,745/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Brocks Croft Gardens, Biddulph, ST8](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a128a5f) | £1,392/mo | 4 | 0.44 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,392/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £174,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £139,200 *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 £1,392/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-111/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.4% *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:** 18.3% - **10y growth:** 41.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 16.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.9% ## 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)