# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST16 1NU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 PULTENEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1NU |
| Price | £475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 158 m² |
| Last sold | £180,000 Jan 2002 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 10/11/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,171/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5690-1596-0522-4592-3953)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

***STUNNING FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME ON THE SOUGHT AFTER BOUNDARY FARM ESTATE***

**DESCRIPTION**

Connells are delighted to market this stunning Four-Bedroom Detached Home on Pulteney Drive, Boundary Farm Estate. Just a short walk from the breathtaking Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve, it offers comfort, style, and natural beauty. The estate is popular for its local excellent schools, amenities, and community vibe.

In brief the property comprimises of: Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Utility Room, Office Space and Downstairs W.C all located on the ground floor, with stairs leading to First Floor Landing, Master Bedroom with En-Suite, a Further Three Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. 

Externally to the front there is a private gated driveway with access to double garage via up and over doors. The landscaped rear garden boasts a raised lawn and paved patio seating area.

**Internally** 

**Entrance Hallway** 

Having front door access, storage cupboard and stairs leading to first floor landing.

**Cloakroom** 

Having double glazed window to front, W.C and wash hand basin.

**Lounge** 

Having double glazed window to front, patio doors to rear, fireplace with marble surround and mantel and tiled flooring.

**Dining Room** 

Having double glazed window to rear and radiator.

**Kitchen** 

Having double glazed windows to rear and side, this fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units incorporating laminate work surfaces over, sink and drainer, oven with gas hob, space for appliances and tiled flooring.

**Utility Room** 

Having door to rear, a range of units incorporating work surfaces over and sink and drainer.

**Office** 

Having double glazed windows and door to front and laminate wood flooring.

**First Floor Landing** 

Having stairs leading from Entrance Hallway and carpet flooring.

**Bedroom One ** 

Having double glaze window to rear, fitted wardrobes, radiator and carpet flooring.

**En-Suite** 

Having double glazed window to rear, W.C, double wash hand basin, walk in shower and wood flooring.

**Bedroom Two ** 

Having double glazed window to front, radiator and carpet flooring.

**Bedroom Three** 

Having double glazed window to rear, fitted wardrobes, radiator and carpet flooring.

**Bedroom Four** 

Having double glazed window to front, radiator and carpet flooring.

**Bathroom** 

Having double glazed window to front, W.C, wash hand basin, walk in shower and wood flooring.

**Externally ** 

Externally to the front there is a private gated driveway with access to double garage via up and over doors. The landscaped rear garden boasts a raised lawn and paved patio seating area.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87788049/1302352) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/87788049/1302354) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10849180
- **Address:** 1 Pulteney Drive, STAFFORD, ST16 1NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 27/09/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2305516
- **Address:** 1 Pulteney Drive, STAFFORD, ST16 1NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/12/2004
- **Work Completed:** 16/11/2004
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14344912
- **Address:** 1 Pulteney Drive, STAFFORD, ST16 1NU
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/12/2020
- **Work Completed:** 02/12/2020
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 PULTENEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1NU | £180,000 | 23/01/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 CRESWELL FARM DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PG | £390,000 | 02/03/2026 | Detached |
| 8 PORTENCROSS WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1YA | £384,750 | 14/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 24 PULTENEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1NU | £347,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| 14 CRESWELL FARM DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PG | £251,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 PULTENEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1NU | £380,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CARDAMINE PARADE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1DR | £339,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 12 WOOD CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1NX | £475,000 | 14/06/2022 | Detached |
| 2 BROMSTEAD CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UQ | £365,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 29 PULTENEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1NU | £400,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 PULTENEY DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1NU | £354,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| 6 BROMSTEAD CRESCENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1UQ | £339,500 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 21 CRESWELL FARM DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1PG | £230,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £370,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £346,906 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £327,148 (27 Detached, ST16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +45.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £802/mo
- **Realistic:** £891/mo
- **Optimistic:** £980/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, The Ridgeway, ST16 | £1,300/mo | 4 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 30.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-726/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.3%

*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:** £3,006/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.5%
- **10y growth:** 40.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 5.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 27%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.5%

## Flood risk

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

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