# 6 bedroom detached house for sale (ST15 8DR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 170 OULTON ROAD, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8DR | | Price | £995,000 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £617,000 May 2017 | ## Description A fine Edwardian family home in arguably one of the best positions in the whole of Stone, in a quiet position on the edge of town with far reaching views over rolling countryside and yet still enjoying the convenience of having the town on the doorstep.The Beeches has undergone extensive refurbishment in its present ownership and has been transformed into beautifully presented and spacious family home which successfully blends the heritage of the original building with striking contemporary touches. The program of upgrading includes new double glazed windows throughout, electrical re-wiring, pressurised hot water system, bespoke kitchen and re-modelling of the top floor to provide an en-suite guest room and sixth bedroom, complemented by new carpets, decor and window dressings throughout. The Beeches occupies a large plot extending in total to approximately 0.6 acres with extensive lawn areas and plenty of opportunity for outdoor living. In our opinion arguably the finest house currently for sale in Stone and conclusive proof that it is possible to enjoy the best of both worlds. **Enclosed Porch** - **Reception Hall** - A welcoming reception area with the original wooden half glazed front door with matching arched transon, distinctive twisted staircase and corner fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast and wood burning stove. Period radiator. **Sitting Room** - A comfortable living room which has two windows to the front of the house and bay window to the side with French doors opening to the patio area. Chimney breast with wooden Edwardian style fire surround and wood burning stove. Two period radiators. **Garden Room** - A lovely living space with doors leading from the sitting room and kitchen. Full height windows with French doors opening to the patio and lantern roof light. Blonde wood effect flooring. Inset low energy ceiling lights. Radiator. **Dining Room** - A super entertaining room with dual aspect overlooking the gardens and The Flash to the side. Period fireplace with wooden surround, brickette grate and quarry tile hearth with living flame gas fire. Period radiator. Door from the hall and door through to the kitchen. **Kitchen** - The kitchen features an extensive range of bespoke wall and base cupboards with cabinet doors in a combination of natural oak and painted finish with co-ordinating granite work surfaces. Faux chimney breast with electric AGA range, supplemented by a fitted dual fuel range cooker with concealed extractor. Ceramic tiled floor throughout and part tiled walls. Windows to the side of the house with open views. Fully enclosed porch to the rear leading off the kitchen. **Laundry** - A large laundry / walk-in pantry with fitted base units with granite work surfaces and under set sink unit. Plenty of storage including open shelving and wine rack. Ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls. Window to the side of the house. Radiator. **Cloakroom & Wc** - With a white contemporary style suite featuring wall mounted WC and semi-pedestal basin. Ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls. Radiator. **Cellar** - A large dry cellar with access from the kitchen. Floor standing gas fired central heating boiler and space to accommodate domestic appliances. **Staircase & Landing** - The twisted staircase is a true work of art and winds it way effortlessly from entrance hall to second floor landing, featuring a unique curved wooden hand rail from top to bottom. **Main Bedroom** - A spacious dual-aspect bedroom with views across 'The Flash'. Builtin wardrobes to the length of one wall. Radiator. **En-Suite Bathroom** - A full en-suite bathroom featuring a white suite with bath, walk-in shower enclosure with glass screen and thermostatic shower, basin in vanity unit & WC. Ceramic tiled floor with electric under floor heating, wall tiling to full height. Radiator and heated towel warmer. **Bedroom 2** - Dual aspect double bedroom with garden views to the front and side. Built-in wardrobes to the length of one wall. Radiator. **Study / Bedroom 6** - Two windows to the front of the house with views over the gardens and 'The Flash'. Radiator. **Bedroom 5** - With rear facing window. Radiator. **Family Bathroom** - With white suite comprising: bath with glass shower screen and thermostatic shower, pedestal basin & WC. Ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height. Rear facing window. Radiator. **Second Floor Landing** - **Guest Bedroom Suite** - Beautiful attic bedroom with rear facing window and vaulted ceiling. Inset low energy lighting. Radiator. **En-Suite Bathroom** - A loo with a view! Stunning contemporary bathroom with glazed panel double doors opening from the bedroom. Features a free standing 'egg' bath with chrome filler, wall hung vanity basin and WC. Vaulted ceiling with inset low energy lighting. Chrome heated towel radiator. Window to the side of the house looking out over The Flash towards Oulton Heath in the distance. **Bedroom 4** - Attic double bedroom with window to the side of the house. Vaulted ceiling with inset low energy lighting. Radiator. **Outside** - The Beeches is the 'last house in Stone', located at the end of Oulton Road in an elevated position with far reaching views over open countryside. The house occupies a large, private plot extending to approximately 0.6 acres, approached over a long tree flanked driveway. There is parking to the front and rear of the house and a garage block with space to accommodate three cars ( double bay and a single bay) together with a mower shed. Great location within walking distance of the town centre, railway station and all the amenities Stone has to offer, and if you take a left at the end of the drive a short stroll will take you to Oulton village and the Downs Banks, which offers some of the finest dog-walking countryside in this part of Staffordshire. **Gardens** - The gardens extend to three sides and are mainly lawn with borders formed by a variety of trees, shrubs and hedges. Secluded paved patio area to the side of the house with access from the sitting room and garden room. **General Information** - Services: Mains gas, water, electricity & drainage. gas central heating. Council Tax band G Tenure: freehold Asking Price: £995,000 Viewing by appointment For sale by private treaty, subject to contract. Vacant possession on completion Note; The greenhouse is not included in the sale ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492356) - ![Reception Hall](/listings/photos/88786392/492357) - Reception Hall - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/88786392/492358) - Sitting Room - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492359) - ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/88786392/492360) - Garden Room - ![Kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/88786392/492361) - Kitchen.jpg - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492362) - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/88786392/492363) - Dining Room - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492364) - ![Staircase & Landing](/listings/photos/88786392/492365) - Staircase & Landing - ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/88786392/492366) - Main Bedroom - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/88786392/492367) - Bedroom 2 - ![Second Floor Landing](/listings/photos/88786392/492368) - Second Floor Landing - ![Guest Bedroom Suite](/listings/photos/88786392/492369) - Guest Bedroom Suite - ![Guest Bedroom Suite](/listings/photos/88786392/492370) - Guest Bedroom Suite - ![En-Suite Bathroom](/listings/photos/88786392/492371) - En-Suite Bathroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492384) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88786392/492386) ## Floorplans - ![The Beeches Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/88786392/492388) - The Beeches Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88786392/492391) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/88786392/492394) - EI Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12692373 - **Address:** 170 Oulton Road, STONE, ST15 8DR - **Certificate Issued:** 11/12/2017 - **Work Completed:** 14/09/2017 - **Items:** 9 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12817850 - **Address:** 170 Oulton Road, STONE, ST15 8DR - **Certificate Issued:** 26/02/2018 - **Work Completed:** 06/11/2017 - **Items:** 28 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 170 OULTON ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8DR | £617,000 | 17/05/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | RAVENSWOOD, 19 AIRDALE ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8DP | £712,500 | 31/07/2024 | Detached | | 13 ELMHURST WAY, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EY | £650,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached | | THE COTTAGE NICHOLLS LANE, OULTON, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8UA | £625,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached | | 23 AIRDALE SPINNEY, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8AZ | £500,000 | 15/03/2023 | Detached | | 5 OULTON GROVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8WB | £700,000 | 06/02/2023 | Detached | | 3 OULTON GROVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8WB | £757,500 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 10 HARDING GROVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8GT | £610,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | | 13 ELMHURST WAY, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8EY | £545,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £637,500 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,613 (32 Detached, ST15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +142.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | Studio Flat, High Street, ST15 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *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 £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 97.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,178/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -13.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.1% - **10y growth:** 27.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 25.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.7% ## 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)