# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (TF2 9NN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | ROSE COTTAGE, SHIFNAL ROAD, TELFORD, TELFORD, WREKIN TF2 9NN | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 85 m² | | Last sold | £139,950 Dec 2002 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/05/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £890/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,930 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£30) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8741-6925-5100-1947-3996) ## Description Rose Cottage is a charming detached home that perfectly blends character with modern living, set in an attractive position with convenient on-street parking available. The property opens into a spacious dining room, creating an immediate sense of space and a sociable hub at the heart of the home. To the rear, the lounge offers a warm and inviting retreat, complete with a log burner that forms a cosy focal point. Double doors open directly onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood in and providing a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The fully integrated kitchen is both modern and stylish, thoughtfully designed to offer practicality alongside contemporary finishes, making it ideal for everyday use as well as entertaining. Upstairs, the property provides well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering comfortable and versatile accommodation suited to a range of needs, whether for family living, guests, or home working. The bathroom is neatly arranged and complements the home’s overall sense of comfort and functionality. Outside, Rose Cottage truly comes into its own. The rear garden which is South facing, has been carefully arranged across tiers to create distinct areas for enjoyment. A patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, while the decking area offers an elevated spot to relax and take in the surroundings. The lawned section adds a touch of greenery, making the garden ideal for both leisure and family use. With its blend of character features, modern styling, and thoughtfully designed outdoor space, Rose Cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a delightful detached home in a desirable setting. Shifnal Road is pleasantly situated within the sought after area of Priorslee with local amenities including; medical practice, nursery, primary school, convenience stores and public house. It is excellently placed for access to the M54, A5 and Telford Town Centre, which is less than 2 miles away and offers an array of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities as well as Telford Central railway station. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ROSE COTTAGE SHIFNAL ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9NN | £139,950 | 20/12/2002 | Detached | | ROSE COTTAGE SHIFNAL ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9NN | £82,950 | 19/02/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 AINSDALE DRIVE, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QJ | £275,000 | 14/08/2026 | Detached | | 40 AINSDALE DRIVE, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QJ | £215,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 30 FERNDALE DRIVE, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QL | £321,000 | 23/10/2025 | Detached | | 5 VILLAGE COURT, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QH | £222,000 | 17/07/2023 | Detached | | 39 AINSDALE DRIVE, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QJ | £330,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | 17 AINSDALE DRIVE, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QJ | £345,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 24 AINSDALE DRIVE, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9QJ | £230,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached | | THE HOLLIES 1 PRIORSLEE VILLAGE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF2 9NW | £395,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £291,625 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £333,784 (64 Detached, TF2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -22.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Telford and Wrekin). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £775/mo - **Realistic:** £861/mo - **Optimistic:** £947/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Deepdale, TF3 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Draycott, TF3 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £963/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £96,300 *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 £963/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-182/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.9% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,059/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -8% - **10y growth:** 38.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Telford and Wrekin; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 17.6% - **10y growth (index):** 49.9% ## 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)