# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (ST18 9HQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 MEADOW DRIVE, STAFFORD, HAUGHTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 9HQ | | Price | £340,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 102 m² | | Last sold | £71,500 Mar 1996 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/07/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,230/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2121-9411-7851-6664-1753) ## Description DB Roberts are delighted to present to the market this beautifully presented detached dormer bungalow, occupying a generous and well-maintained garden plot in the popular village of Haughton, Stafford. This attractive home offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The ground floor briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a good size lounge, a modern open-plan kitchen/dining area ideal for family living and entertaining, a bright conservatory overlooking the garden, a useful utility room with WC, and a well-proportioned ground floor bedroom. Upstairs, the property benefits from two generous double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom, featuring both a bath and a separate shower cubicle, providing flexibility for modern family living. Externally, the property continues to impress with ample driveway parking, a detached garage, and beautifully landscaped gardens offering a peaceful and private outdoor space to enjoy throughout the year. Situated in the sought-after village of Haughton, the property enjoys a tranquil rural setting while remaining conveniently located for access to Stafford, Newport and the wider road network. Haughton is well regarded for its friendly community, attractive countryside surroundings and excellent walking routes, while also benefiting from a highly regarded primary school, village hall, local church and traditional public house. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, setting and lifestyle this exceptional home has to offer. All services are mains connected Driveway parking Mobile coverage from all four major networks available* Ultrafast broadband available* *Results provided by Ofcom and correct at time of listing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. DB Roberts retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly. The initial checks are performed using Movebutler. The cost of these checks is £20 Plus VAT (£24) for the first buyer and £10 Plus VAT (£12) for every additional buyer. This fee covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks or monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale and is non-refundable. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/91205760/1495854) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/91205760/1495855) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/91205760/1495856) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/91205760/1495857) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/91205760/1495858) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/91205760/1495859) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/91205760/1495860) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/91205760/1495861) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/91205760/1495862) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/91205760/1495863) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/91205760/1495864) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/91205760/1495865) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/91205760/1495866) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/91205760/1495867) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/91205760/1495868) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/91205760/1495869) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/91205760/1495870) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/91205760/1495871) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/91205760/1495872) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/91205760/1495873) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/91205760/1495874) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/91205760/1495875) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/91205760/1495876) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/91205760/1495877) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/91205760/1495878) - Picture No. 27 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/91205760/1495879) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/91205760/1495880) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16120914 - **Address:** 4 Meadow Drive, Haughton, ST18 9HQ - **Certificate Issued:** 14/01/2024 - **Work Completed:** 11/12/2023 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 MEADOW DRIVE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HQ | £71,500 | 29/03/1996 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 BRAZENHILL LANE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HS | £405,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached | | 5 BROOK END, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HW | £335,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached | | 28 MOATHOUSE DRIVE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HL | £325,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 1 BRAZENHILL LANE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HS | £370,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached | | 12 STATION ROAD, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HE | £330,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 3 HAUGHTON GRANGE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9FE | £620,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 MEADOW DRIVE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HQ | £255,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 9 ST GILES GROVE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HP | £301,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 8 ST GILES GROVE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HP | £307,000 | 23/12/2021 | Detached | | 8 ST GILES GROVE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HP | £303,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | 3 BRAZENHILL LANE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HS | £305,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | | 7 HAWTHORN CLOSE, HAUGHTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 9HG | £375,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £255,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £361,455 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £498,956 (47 Detached, ST18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -31.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £806/mo - **Realistic:** £896/mo - **Optimistic:** £986/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,600 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,333/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 65.3% - **10y growth:** 55.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.3% - **5y growth (index):** 27% - **10y growth (index):** 49.5% ## 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)