# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST14 5NX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 29 MILLBANK DRIVE, UTTOXETER, ROCESTER, STAFFORDSHIRE ST14 5NX | | Price | £245,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 79 m² | | Last sold | £182,500 Mar 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,447/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,450 ### Recommendations - B4 (£300 - £600) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - L2 (£2,000 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3539-5327-1000-0930-4292) ## Description ABODE are delighted delighted to present this charming three-bedroom semi-detached home, perfectly positioned to capture lovely views over open fields. The property features a welcoming lounge with a focal-point fireplace and an impressive open-plan kitchen/diner with wood-block work surfaces and sliding doors leading to the garden. Practicality is key, with a dedicated utility room and a guest WC and partially converted garage. Upstairs, the home offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which boast elevated countryside views, alongside a modern family bathroom. The exterior is designed for low-maintenance enjoyment, featuring a tarmacadam driveway for ample off-road parking and a rear garden with a paved patio, artificial lawn, and sun deck. Ideally located for families, the property is situated near the prestigious JCB Academy and offers excellent commuter links via the A50. Viewing by appointment only. **Hallway** - A welcoming entrance via a modern composite double-glazed door. The hallway features stylish panelled flooring and a carpeted staircase rising to the first floor. **Lounge** - The comfortable lounge is centered around a focal-point electric fireplace, complete with a timber Adam-style surround and a decorative tiled hearth. A large UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation ensures a bright atmosphere, complemented by integrated media points and a smoke alarm for peace of mind. **Kitchen/Diner** - This impressive open-plan space is designed for both cooking and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching base and eye-level units, finished with wood-block drop-edge work surfaces and stylish splashback tiling. It includes an integrated 1.5 ceramic sink with mixer tap and a four-ring hob with a built-in extractor. There is generous plumbing and space for freestanding appliances, an electric radiator, and a highly practical under-stairs storage pantry. Sliding UPVC double-glazed patio doors offer a seamless transition to the rear garden. **Utility** - The utility room provides excellent additional storage and dedicated space for laundry appliances, with a frosted UPVC door leading directly to the garden. **W.C.** - Adjacent is the cloakroom, which features a low-level WC, a floating wash basin with a tiled splashback, and a heated towel rail. **Garage** - The garage (partially converted) still allows for ample storage space, with an up and over door to the front elevation. **Landing** - The first-floor landing includes a side-elevation window and a ceiling hatch providing access to the boarded loft space. A useful over-stairs airing cupboard houses the hot water tank and provides additional linen shelving. **Bedroom One** - The primary bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with a UPVC double-glazed window overlooking far-reaching views of the surrounding agricultural fields. The room is well-appointed with a TV aerial point and a functional open wardrobe featuring hanging rails and eye-level shelving. **Bedroom Two** - Positioned to the front of the property, this double bedroom includes an electric radiator and an open wardrobe system designed for streamlined storage. **Bathroom** - The contemporary family bathroom features a white three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with a continental-style flush, a pedestal wash hand basin with a mixer tap, and a bath unit with an electric shower overhead. The room is finished with chrome heated towel radiators, an extractor fan, and elegant wall tiling. **Outside** - The exterior of the property is designed for ease of maintenance and outdoor enjoyment. An entertaining paved patio leads from the house to a garden mainly laid to artificial grass. A further raised deck area is perfectly positioned to capture the maximum amount of natural sunlight, all while enjoying the serene backdrop of neighboring open fields. The garden is fully enclosed by timber fence panelling for privacy. ## Property Photos - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL032.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127465) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL032.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL020.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127466) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL020.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL014.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127467) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL014.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL018.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127468) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL018.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL012.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127469) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL012.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL011.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127470) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL011.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL013.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127471) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL013.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL021.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127472) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL021.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL002.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127473) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL002.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL007.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127474) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL007.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL003.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127475) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL003.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL006.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127476) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL006.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL004.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127477) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL004.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL005.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127478) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL005.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL008.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127479) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL008.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL009.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127480) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL009.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL010.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127481) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL010.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL024.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127482) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL024.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL026.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127483) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL026.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL025.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127484) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL025.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL027.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127485) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL027.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL028.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127486) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL028.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL029.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127487) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL029.jpg - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL030.jpg](/listings/photos/174416732/127488) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-STILL030.jpg ## Floorplans - ![CAM03473G0-PR0571-BUILD01.png](/listings/photos/174416732/127489) - CAM03473G0-PR0571-BUILD01.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/174416732/127490) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11440843 - **Address:** 29 Millbank Drive, Rocester, ST14 5NX - **Certificate Issued:** 16/02/2016 - **Work Completed:** 15/01/2016 - **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 29 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £182,500 | 01/03/2018 | Semi-detached | | 29 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £150,000 | 30/08/2013 | Semi-detached | | 29 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £56,995 | 06/03/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 3 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £185,000 | 19/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 33 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £212,500 | 29/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 24 DOVEFIELDS, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LT | £219,950 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 55 MILL STREET, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5JX | £150,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 31 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £177,500 | 16/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 50 MILL STREET, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5JX | £165,000 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 62 RIVERSFIELD DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LN | £197,500 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 14 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £178,500 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 WESTGATE CLOSE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5PG | £209,950 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 43 MILLBANK DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5NX | £250,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached | | 6 ABBEY ROAD, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LQ | £143,000 | 07/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 79 RIVERSFIELD DRIVE, ROCESTER, UTTOXETER, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST14 5LN | £140,000 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £200,700 (5 sales) **Area average:** £175,057 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £249,222 (33 Semi-detached, ST14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Staffordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £752/mo - **Realistic:** £836/mo - **Optimistic:** £920/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Eastern Staffordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £83,600 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,101/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.5% - **10y growth:** 53.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Staffordshire; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.4% - **5y growth (index):** 27.5% - **10y growth (index):** 62% ## 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)