# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST16 1SJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 SHELMORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1SJ |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 109 m² |
| Last sold | £74,000 Apr 1998 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/03/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,802/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,000

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2012-7125-3301-6121-1221)

## Description

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If your property search has been full of “almosts” and “not quite enoughs”, Shelmore Close might just sweep in with a confident “how about this for more?”… and suddenly, the search feels a lot more exciting.

Tucked away within a well-regarded residential area on the outskirts of Stafford, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached bungalow offers a wonderful balance of comfort and charm. Perfect for those looking to downsize without compromise or enjoy the ease of single-storey living, the location provides convenient access to the town centre, a range of local amenities, and excellent commuter links including the mainline railway station and nearby road networks.

Step inside and you are welcomed by a central entrance hallway, with doors leading through to both the living room and kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a modern range of units, complemented by work surfaces and offering space for appliances, while a side access door adds everyday convenience.

The living room is a bright and inviting space, centred around a charming log-burning stove set into the chimney breast, creating the perfect spot to relax and unwind. A door provides access to a staircase which leads up to a converted loft storage room, providing valuable additional space. From the living room, a door leads through to an inner hallway, giving access to the three bedrooms and the modern fitted shower room.

The shower room has been thoughtfully updated with a contemporary suite comprising a WC, vanity style wash hand basin and a double shower cubicle. All three bedrooms are well-proportioned, with bedroom one enjoying the added benefit of direct access into a conservatory. This lovely space offers a seamless transition between indoors and out, with a door opening directly onto the rear garden.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, a neatly maintained lawn sits alongside a pathway leading to the main entrance, while a driveway runs through a side carport to a single garage, providing ample off-road parking. The rear garden is a real highlight, beautifully maintained and thoughtfully arranged with a patio seating area, a well-kept lawn, and established planting beds filled with a variety of plants and shrubs, creating a peaceful and private outdoor retreat.

All in all, this is a home that not only meets expectations but quietly exceeds them, offering more space, more comfort, and more lifestyle appeal in a location that continues to be in strong demand.

EPC Rating: D

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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- ![3D Floorplans](/listings/photos/174825041/2312282) - 3D Floorplans

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174825041/2312283) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 SHELMORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SJ | £74,000 | 03/04/1998 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £256,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| 16 BEVERLEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RR | £325,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached |
| 16 HEATH DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RB | £360,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 17 TRINITY RISE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1RX | £250,000 | 12/07/2023 | Detached |
| 29 HARCOURT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QY | £250,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached |
| 38 HARCOURT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QY | £285,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached |
| 23 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £315,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 31 TRINITY GORSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SL | £365,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BERRY ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SE | £300,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| THE FIRS FIRST AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1QG | £255,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BRACKEN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1SG | £225,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £289,636 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £328,767 (30 Detached, ST16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £812/mo
- **Realistic:** £902/mo
- **Optimistic:** £992/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/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, Redhill, ST16 | £1,195/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Taplin Close, ST16 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, The Ridgeway, ST16 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,065/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-138/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2%

*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:** £2,569/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19%
- **10y growth:** 40.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of August 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 44.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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