# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST7 4LR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17A, CHURCH LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, MOW COP, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 4LR | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 99 m² | | Last sold | £175,000 Jan 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/02/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £784/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,700 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O3 (£1,000 - £1,400) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2319-7122-4000-0749-3292) ## Description 3 Bedrooms. Priory Property Services are excited to bring to the market this absolutely stunning three-bedroom traditional semi-detached home which combines period charm with stylish modern living, all set within a delightful semi-rural location close to countryside walks and within walking distance of Mow Cop Castle. The property welcomes you through a beautiful entrance hall with original ‘Minton’ tiled flooring. Spacious walk in bay fronted living room and separate dining room The recently fitted kitchen is beautifully presented and thoughtfully designed, boasting an extensive range of quality wall and base units together with integrated appliances. Ground floor shower room and a luxury first floor family bathroom. First floor galleried landing leads to all three bedrooms. Ample off-road parking, a lawned side garden, and an enclosed paved patio garden to the rear, perfect for outdoor entertaining. A truly exceptional home offering character, comfort, and a sought-after village setting. Accommodation comprising of; Entrance porch allowing access via a uPVC double glazed door into the entrance hall. The welcoming entrance hall has original ‘Minton’ tiled flooring, with stairs to the first floor galleried landing. Panel radiator.   Bay fronted living room to the front elevation features an attractive feature fireplace.  Upvc double glazed bay window overlooks the front elevation and uPVC double glazed window to the side allowing plenty of natural light. Panel radiator. Quality timber effect laminate flooring. Archway into the dining room.   Dining room has two uPVC double glazed windows, again allowing plenty of natural light.  Quality time effect laminate flooring that continues and flows nicely into the living room. Panel radiator. Feature fireplace has a wooden surround with marble effect inset and hearth.     Recently refurbished, beautifully appointed modern fitted kitchen having a range of fitted eye and base level units, base units having wood effect work surfaces over and matching upstands. Built in appliances comprising of AEG induction hob with AEG oven below and AEG circulator fan above. Built in AEG dishwasher.  Quality white sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Space for fridge freezer.  uPVC double glazed door allowing for easy access out to the rear elevation.  Two uPVC double glazed windows.  Separate utility room off  the kitchen has plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine with shelving above. Utility houses the wall mounted Logic gas combination central heating boiler. uPVC double glazed frosted window.   Useful ground floor shower room has an enclosed shower cubicle with Iflo electric shower.  Vanity unit with inset sink and mixer tap.  Low level w.c. First floor galleried landing has three bedrooms off, with bedrooms one and three having pleasant views overlooking the front elevation. Bedroom two having views to the rear patio garden.   Spacious first floor family bathroom has a three piece suite comprising of a ‘P’ shaped panel bath with electric shower over and curved glazed shower screen. Low level w.c.  Modern coloured vanity unit with drawer space and sink unit with chrome coloured mixer tap. To one wall you will find double opening doors with slatted fronts, providing extremely useful storage space. uPVC double glazed frosted window. Panel radiator.  Modern part tiled walls.   Externally the property is approached via double opening gates leading to ample off road parking and easy access to the front elevation. Hedgerow to the front with stone wall below forming the front boundary and gives privacy.  Easy access to a lawned garden to the side and patio garden to the rear. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this beautiful family home.     ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/88584141/547374) - Front Elevation - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/88584141/547376) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/88584141/547378) - Kitchen - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/88584141/547380) - Dining Room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/88584141/547383) - Bedroom 1 - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/88584141/547385) - Entrance Hall - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/88584141/547388) - Rear Elevation - ![First Floor Bathroom](/listings/photos/88584141/547391) - First Floor Bathroom - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/88584141/547393) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/88584141/547395) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/88584141/547398) - Bedroom 3 - ![Side Garden & Parking](/listings/photos/88584141/547400) - Side Garden & Parking - ![Galleried Landing](/listings/photos/88584141/547402) - Galleried Landing - ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/88584141/547404) - Lounge - ![First Floor Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/88584141/547406) - First Floor Family Bathroom - ![Kitchen ](/listings/photos/88584141/547408) - Kitchen - ![Rear Patio Garden ](/listings/photos/88584141/547410) - Rear Patio Garden - ![Ground Floor Shower Room](/listings/photos/88584141/547412) - Ground Floor Shower Room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/88584141/547414) - Bedroom 1 - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/88584141/547416) - Dining Room - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/88584141/547417) - Bedroom 2 - ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/88584141/547418) - Lounge - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/88584141/547419) - Front Elevation - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/88584141/547420) - Bedroom 3 - ![First Floor Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/88584141/547421) - First Floor Family Bathroom - ![Dining Room Into Lounge](/listings/photos/88584141/547422) - Dining Room Into Lounge - ![Ground Floor Shower Room](/listings/photos/88584141/547423) - Ground Floor Shower Room - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/88584141/547424) - Bedroom 3 - ![Kitchen ](/listings/photos/88584141/547425) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/88584141/547426) - Bedroom 1 - ![Lounge ](/listings/photos/88584141/547427) - Lounge - ![Front Elevation ](/listings/photos/88584141/547428) - Front Elevation - ![First Floor Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/88584141/547429) - First Floor Family Bathroom - ![Front Views ](/listings/photos/88584141/547430) - Front Views - ![Photo 35](/listings/photos/88584141/547431) - Photo 35 - ![Photo 36](/listings/photos/88584141/547432) - Photo 36 - ![Photo 37](/listings/photos/88584141/547433) - Photo 37 - ![Photo 38](/listings/photos/88584141/547434) - Photo 38 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/88584141/650305) - Bedroom 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/88584141/547435) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #6167411 - **Address:** 17a Church Lane, Mow Cop, ST7 4LR - **Certificate Issued:** 08/12/2008 - **Work Completed:** 15/10/2008 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4764478 - **Address:** 17a Church Lane, Mow Cop, ST7 4LR - **Certificate Issued:** 11/06/2007 - **Work Completed:** 24/05/2007 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4174743 - **Address:** 17a Church Lane, Mow Cop, ST7 4LR - **Certificate Issued:** 31/10/2006 - **Work Completed:** 16/10/2006 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #2831413 - **Address:** 17a Church Lane, Mow Cop, ST7 4LR - **Certificate Issued:** 04/07/2005 - **Work Completed:** 02/06/2005 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4286661 - **Address:** 17a Church Lane, Mow Cop, ST7 4LR - **Certificate Issued:** 05/12/2006 - **Work Completed:** 23/11/2006 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17A CHURCH LANE, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LR | £175,000 | 15/01/2024 | Semi-detached | | 17A CHURCH LANE, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LR | £152,000 | 26/09/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 MOORLAND ROAD, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LT | £175,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 52 SANDS ROAD, HARRISEAHEAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LA | £194,950 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 14 MOORLAND ROAD, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LT | £140,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 MOORLAND ROAD, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LT | £190,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 CHURCH LANE, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LY | £180,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 MOORLAND ROAD, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LT | £190,000 | 07/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 SANDS ROAD, HARRISEAHEAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LA | £185,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 MOORLAND ROAD, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LT | £145,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 CHURCH LANE, MOW COP, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 4LR | £147,500 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £147,500 (1 sale) **Area average:** £174,994 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £209,071 (70 Semi-detached, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £825/mo - **Optimistic:** £908/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Birch Tree Lane, Scholar Green, ST7 3LJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8b596c8) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.84 miles | Rightmove | | [Boden Hall Cottages, Rode Heath, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/265a8e4) | £2,250/mo | 3 | 3.26 miles | Rightmove | | [Lincoln Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/92a2568) | £850/mo | 3 | 4.9 miles | Rightmove | | [Boon Hill, Bignall End ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9a6eb84) | £1,325/mo | 3 | 5.06 miles | Rightmove | | [Coalfield Close, Bignall End, Staffordsire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7fde580) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 5.14 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Halmer End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4697bea) | £895/mo | 3 | 6.27 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Alsagers Bank, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/502c3e5) | £795/mo | 3 | 6.41 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,224/mo (7 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £189/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.5% *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:** £2,222/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 32.3% - **10y growth:** 60.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 24.9% - **10y growth (index):** 59.4% ## 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)