For sale Detached

134 JUG BANK

MARKET DRAYTON, ASHLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE TF9 4NJ

3 beds 1 baths 893 sq ft Listed 15 Oct 2026 (-6d)

£350,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£235,000 Dec 2002

Price per m²

£4,217/m²

Local average

£492,119 (-28.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,564 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • ***NO UPWARD CHAIN*** A lovely three bedroom cottage in Ashley offering cosy living and characterful charm.
  • Three double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor allows room for everyone to relax and unwind after a long day.
  • A cosy living room, W.C/utility, office and open kitchen/diner make up the ground floor for easy everyday living.
  • Outside, enjoy a quintessential cottage-style garden featuring a charming lawn and rear patio area, along with a driveway for parking ease.
  • Located in Ashley, enjoy rural living and still being in great distance of neighbouring Loggerheads, while Eccleshall and Newcastle-Under-Lyme are just a short drive away.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Oil, Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Welcome to Basset’s Cottage, a delightful home that’s sure to bring a smile to everyone who walks through the door! From the moment you step inside, you’ll be captivated by its charm and warmth. With three double bedrooms and cosy living spaces, this cottage is absolutely perfect. Park up on the driveway and stroll right in. First, you'll be greeted by the living room, complete with a feature fireplace for those chilly evenings. It’s the ideal spot to curl up and unwind in front of the fire. Wooden flooring and a door leading to the stairs add to the welcoming vibe. Continue exploring and you’ll find a door leading into the office — a fantastic space ready to transform into whatever suits your lifestyle, whether you’re working from home or just need a little quiet retreat. Next, you'll discover the loo-tility room, where you’ll have both a W.C. and utility space. Double duty done right. The open kitchen/diner is the heart of the home, featuring wood-effect cabinetry, light worktops and French doors that open straight to the garden — perfect for letting in a fresh breeze while you sip your morning coffee. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized double bedrooms, each offering plenty of space to stretch out and relax. The family bathroom is fully equipped with everything you need — a full bath, W.C., sink and towel rail. Step outside and you’ll discover a spacious patch of lawn to the side, perfect for year-round outdoor fun. The patio at the rear of the home, along with two sheds — currently transformed into cosy dens but with electricity and potential to be creative workspaces — offers plenty of room to play and explore. Located in Ashley, you'll enjoy the peace and tranquillity of rural living, with scenic walks right at your doorstep. When you're ready to mix things up, you’re just minutes from Loggerheads for local amenities, schools and more adventures. Plus, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Eccleshall and Market Drayton are just a short drive away for all your further needs. This cosy cottage is ready to find its new proud owner, so don’t wait too long. Make Basset’s Cottage your next dream home and give us a call to schedule a viewing!
EPC Rating: F

Listed by

Eccleshall

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 94356381

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 10/03/2025

Expiry date: 09/03/2035

Current heating cost: £1,507/year

Potential heating cost: £580/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £46,823

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
  • Wind turbine (£15,000 - £25,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~457 m² (0.11 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

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Site Plan

Site Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £350,000 +48.9%
Sold 09/12/2002 (23 years ago) £235,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 129 JUG BANK, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4NJ £435,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street BRYNTEG JUG BANK, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4NJ £390,000 26/01/2022 Detached

Street average: £412,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 38.9%
10y growth 54%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 5.9%
5y (index) 28.1%
10y (index) 55.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £750/mo
Realistic £833/mo
Optimistic £916/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TF9 4NJ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Church 0.4 miles
Bus stop The White House 0.4 miles
Shop The Village Barbers 1.1 miles
Shop Unknown 1.1 miles
Train station Unknown 6.6 miles
University Keele University 6.8 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital 7.5 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 8.5 miles
University Harper Adams University 10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 19 Jul 2013
St Mary's CofE (A) Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 10 Jun 2015
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Good — 7 Nov 2012
Woore Primary and Nursery School Primary 4.3 miles Good — 10 Dec 2023
Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School Primary 4.3 miles Good — 15 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £104,125
Target investor price (1%) £83,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).