# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (ST17 0EE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | St. Austell Close, Stafford, ST17 0EE | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £173,000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £883/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2321-6721-7843-4571-4892) ## Description **** **** The property enjoys an enviable position within walking distance of Bodmin Avenue, Co-Op, doctors' surgery, fish and chip shop, butchers, doctors and library. Accommodation - Step inside the reception hall with a built-in cupboard. The kitchen has a range of units and worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer plus a further built in cupboard. The delightful lounge and dining area enjoys views over the rear garden and has a focal fireplace housing a log effect remote control fire. Double style French style doors open out to the patio. There are two bedrooms, one of which is a double and has a front facing bay window, the second bedroom has an excellent range of wardrobes across one wall. These are served by the shower room with a shower, pedestal wash basin, WC, a built-in cupboard and a chrome vertical towel radiator. Outside - There is an artificial grass front garden and established well stocked borders along with a spacious resin drive and a separate resin path. The good sized garage has a pedestrian side door. To the rear is a very spacious creta print patio area with established and well stocked borders, a dwarf height wall with a central opening to the generous sized mainly lawned garden with mature display borders and side path. Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative). Please note: The land registry refers to rights and covenants, a copy is available upon request. Property construction: Traditional Parking: Drive and garage Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability). Broadband type: Fibre See Ofcom link for speed: Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link Local Authority/Tax Band: Stafford Borough Council / Tax Band C Useful Websites: Our Ref: JGA/26032026 The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field. We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. 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VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650612) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650613) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650614) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650615) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650616) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650617) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650618) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650619) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173851937/650620) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173851937/650621) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173851937/650622) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 SIDMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HF | £277,500 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 2 SIDMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HG | £351,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 3 HONITON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EH | £275,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 35A BASWICH LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0BH | £275,000 | 11/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 63 SIDMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HF | £227,000 | 30/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 24 SALCOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HN | £352,500 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 YELVERTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HE | £214,500 | 05/07/2024 | Semi-detached | | 11 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0ED | £350,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 72 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EG | £267,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EF | £228,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 30 NEWQUAY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EB | £317,500 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 65 NEWQUAY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EB | £275,000 | 11/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 ST MAWES CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HQ | £275,000 | 19/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 48 BASWICH LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DA | £395,000 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 42 NEWQUAY AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EB | £225,000 | 18/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 33 SIDMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HF | £240,000 | 14/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EF | £250,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 BASWICH CREST, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HL | £263,196 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 SIDMOUTH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HG | £235,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 LYNTON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EA | £222,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £275,760 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £254,073 (62 Semi-detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +2.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £802/mo - **Realistic:** £891/mo - **Optimistic:** £980/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,100 *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:** £3,939/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.8% - **10y growth:** 42.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.1% - **5y growth (index):** 28.5% - **10y growth (index):** 54.2% ## 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)