ASHRIDGE
SOVEREIGN LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, ASHLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE TF9 4LS
Front Aspect 2 Dining Kitchen 2 Lounge 1 Front Aspect 2 Hallway 1 Dining Kitchen 1 Kitchen Diner 4 Lounge 2 Lounge 4 Guest WC Principal Bedroom... Principal Bedroom... Principal Bedroom... Principal En Suit... Principal En Suit... Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Snug Bathroom Double Garage Rear Aspect 1 Rear Garden 4 Rear Garden 2 Rear Garden 3 Front Garden Front Aspect Front Aspect 1 Rear Aspect 1 Front Aspect 2 Front Aspect 3 new front
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
140 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£290,000 Dec 2018
Price per m²
£3,500/m²
Local average
£492,119 (-0.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,564 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- Four Bedroom Detached House with *No Upward Chain*
- Large Garden Plot, Nicely Presented Throughout
- Entrance Hall, Guest WC, Snug/Bedroom Four
- Dining Kitchen, light & spacious Lounge with Multifuel Stove.
- Impressive Principal Bedroom with En Suite
- Two Further First Floor Bedrooms, Family Bathroom
- Double Garage, Garden with Patio and Vegetable Garden
- Council Tax Band - F, Energy Rating - D
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply, Solar PV panels
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Electric, Solar
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
To the ground floor is the welcoming Entrance Hall off which is the guest WC and a flexible fourth Bedroom/Snug. The heart of the home is the open plan dining kitchen with Aga Stove and French doors to the front Garden, complemented by a beautifully light and spacious Lounge where a multi-fuel stove and floor to ceiling patio doors and windows create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Upstairs, the Principal Bedroom provides an excellent sense of space with its own En Suite - this lovely room was originally configured as two separate Bedrooms, offering the potential to reinstate this layout if desired. Two further Bedrooms and a well appointed Family Bathroom complete the first floor.
The property enjoys a private front Garden and Driveway Parking leading to the Double Garage which has an electric roller door, direct access from the Hall, and a further door out to the Garden. To the rear, the landscaped Garden features a patio terrace, raised kitchen garden beds, and a large central lawn-an ideal setting for outdoor living.
Ashridge is very nicely presented throughout and benefits from having a new roof in April 2026 that has a 20-year guarantee, with new UPVC roof fascias that carry a 10-year guarantee. It is also efficient to run as the property has solar panels for electricity generation, solar thermal panels for your hot water (both owned by the property) and a hot water storage cylinder that is just 2 years old.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home in a sought after rural location, so we highly recommend you view to appreciate all that it has to offer. Please call the team at our Market Drayton office to arrange your viewing.
LOCATION Ashley is a much sought-after country village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border with a village green, popular local pub, and busy Doctors' Surgery. The next village of Loggerheads has a Co-Op Supermarket, Primary School, Post Office, Library, Hairdressers, Pub, Café, Fish & Chip Shop, Indian Restaurant and Chinese Take Away - and there's another Primary School in the village of Mucklestone.
The closest town is Market Drayton which offers a more comprehensive range of amenities, including schools, specialist and high street shops, supermarkets, restaurants and health and leisure facilities. The larger towns of Stafford, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent are within commutable distance and have motorway access to M6 junctions 14 and 15 and rail links.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL 9' 6" x 7' 1" (2.9m x 2.16m)
GUEST WC 5' 10" x 2' 7" (1.78m x 0.79m)
SNUG/BEDROOM 4 10' 0" x 5' 10" (3.05m x 1.78m)
DINING KITCHEN 19' 9" x 13' 11 max" (6.02m x 4.24m)
LOUNGE 19' 10" x 14' 5" (6.05m x 4.39m)
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 7' 6" x 4' 7" (2.29m x 1.4m)
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 19' 11" x 13' 1" (6.07m x 3.99m) This room could be reconfigured to the original layout of two double bedrooms.
PRINCIPAL EN SUITE 16' 4" x 6' 4" (4.98m x 1.93m) With some reduced headroom
BEDROOM TWO 9' 9" x 9' 3" (2.97m x 2.82m)
BEDROOM THREE 9' 8" x 6' 3" (2.95m x 1.91m)
FAMILY BATHROOM 8' 3" x 4' 7" (2.51m x 1.4m)
DOUBLE GARAGE 18' 10" x 14' 8" (5.74m x 4.47m) with electric roller door & solar panel controls
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY: By arrangement with the Agents Office at Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH. T el: or email:
SERVICES: We are advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are available, with solar panels for electricity and thermal solar panels for hot water that are owned by the property. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor.
For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F - Newcastle-under-Lyme Council, Castle House, ST5 1BL
ENERGY RATING: D - The full Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available for you to download by clicking the link on this listing or by using the postcode to search at:
TENURE: We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion.
METHOD OF SALE: For Sale by Private Treaty.
FLOOR PLAN: This floor plan is not to scale - please use it as a guideline to layout only. The measurements, contents and positioning are approximations only and provided as a guidance tool and not an exact replication of the property.
AML REGULATIONS: We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. The initial checks are carried out on our behalf by MoveButler who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you, directly to MoveButler, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, and is non-refundable.
BARBERS COPYRIGHT: Unless we agree otherwise with you in writing, we hold the copyright on all photographic and video marketing material used to market this property. These should not be reproduced by any third party without our express consent. Furthermore, we reserve the right to use these for marketing initiatives to promote the property or the Company. We may use various options for marketing including all social media and mailing campaigns, all designed to help with the sale/rental of your property.
PROPERTY INFORMATION: We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance, please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
PROPERTY VALUATION SERVICE: If you're looking to sell your property, our highly experienced Valuers can give you a No Obligation, Free-of-Charge Sales Valuation on your property. During this appointment we will discuss sold prices of similar properties, comparable properties currently on the market and the property market conditions - helping us to make a marketing plan to suit your needs. Call us on to arrange an appointment.
RESIDENTIAL LETTING SERVICE
Barbers are a long-established firm in the field of Residential Lettings and Property Management. Our Award-Winning team have a wealth of experience and knowledge, and we have a dedicated Property Management team responsible for managing over 800 properties in the local area. If you are interested in buying this or any other property as an investment, please contact us for more information on the services we can offer.
INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE: To be sure that you have the most up-to-date information on suitable Mortgages available to you, we can arrange for you to meet with our Independent Mortgage Advisor from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. Please call our Market Drayton office for an appointment.
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Listed by
Market Drayton
A M Arthan Ltd t/a Barbers
Reference: 88545870
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 24/08/2024
Expiry date: 23/08/2034
Current heating cost: £3,568/year
Potential heating cost: £1,910/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- High heat retention storage heaters (£2,800 - £4,200)
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: ~662 m² (0.16 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Floorplans
Floor Plan
Floorplan 2
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
Price history
117% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £489,995 | +69% |
| Sold | 17/12/2018 (7 years ago) | £290,000 | +0.9% |
| Sold | 12/10/2007 (19 years ago) | £287,500 | +115.4% |
| Sold | 29/09/2000 (26 years ago) | £133,500 | — |
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 NORRIS HILL SOVEREIGN LANE, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4LS | £455,000 | 12/09/2025 | Detached |
| LABURNUM LODGE DOCTORS BANK, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4LE | £138,500 | 24/02/2023 | Detached |
| 1 ORCHARD CLOSE, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4JS | £360,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street CAVALIERE SOVEREIGN LANE, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4LS | £385,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ST JOHNS WAY, ASHLEY, MARKET DRAYTON, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, TF9 4LB | £455,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £420,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £317,833 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Sovereign Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | St Johns Church | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The Village Barbers | 1.5 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 1.5 miles |
| University | Keele University | 6.4 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 6.6 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 7.1 miles |
| Hospital | Harplands Hospital | 8.1 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 9.4 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 | 1.3 miles | Good — 19 Jul 2013 |
| St Mary's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2015 |
| Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School | Primary | 3.2 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2012 |
| Woore Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4.2 miles | Good — 10 Dec 2023 |
| Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4.7 miles | Good — 15 Nov 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).