# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST7 3HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 48 MARGERY AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, SCHOLAR GREEN, CHESHIRE ST7 3HU | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 139 m² | | Last sold | £170,000 May 2003 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/02/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £1,358/year ### Recommendations - A (350) - B (1,500) - W2 (6,000) - I (3,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8207-2216-1922-5697-2203) ## Description An impressive and deceptively spacious detached dormer bungalow, set within a generous plot and offering flexible accommodation ideal for families or those seeking multi?generational living. Beautifully presented throughout, this home combines well?proportioned rooms with a delightful conservatory and attractive gardens, all positioned within a sought?after residential area close to Alsager town centre. The accommodation opens with a welcoming entrance hall leading to a light and airy lounge/dining room, featuring a focal fireplace and large window overlooking the front garden. A further family room provides excellent versatility for modern living, perfect as a bedroom, playroom or home office. At the heart of the home is a stylish fitted kitchen, well equipped with a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances and a central island ideal for informal dining. There is also a spacious conservatory, creating a wonderful additional living area with pleasant views across the rear garden and direct access outside. Completing the ground floor is a useful utility room, WC, and a particularly generous double bedroom benefitting from a walk?in wardrobe, offering the option of ground?floor living if required. To the first floor, the property offers three further well?proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying good natural light, along with a modern family bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite including bath and separate shower. Externally, the property sits behind a driveway providing ample off?road parking and access to an integral garage. To the rear, the gardens are a real highlight — private, well maintained and mainly laid to lawn, with patio seating areas ideal for outdoor entertaining. This superb home offers generous living space, excellent flexibility and a lovely established plot, making it a must?see for buyers looking for both comfort and convenience. Early viewing is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156177) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156180) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156183) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156186) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156188) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156190) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156193) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156197) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156200) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156201) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156204) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156207) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156210) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156211) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156213) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156214) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156217) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156221) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156224) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156227) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/174202745/156228) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174202745/156233) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 48 MARGERY AVENUE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, ST7 3HU | £170,000 | 23/05/2003 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 205 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HG | £375,000 | 06/01/2026 | Detached | | 3 STATION ROAD, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HL | £635,000 | 04/11/2025 | Detached | | 242 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HQ | £463,000 | 16/09/2024 | Detached | | 214 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HF | £340,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached | | 11 CHURCH LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3QG | £465,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached | | 236 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HQ | £405,000 | 07/09/2023 | Detached | | 11 CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HX | £375,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached | | 3 STATION ROAD, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HL | £340,000 | 18/05/2023 | Detached | | 5 ALMA CLOSE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HZ | £535,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 17 OAK DRIVE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3LY | £475,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 MARGERY AVENUE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HU | £285,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 MARGERY AVENUE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HU | £170,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 241 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HH | £330,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 39 MARGERY AVENUE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HU | £230,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 13 CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HX | £299,950 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 11 CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HX | £367,500 | 21/03/2022 | Detached | | 237 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HH | £300,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 211 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HG | £365,000 | 20/01/2022 | Detached | | 16A STATION ROAD, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HJ | £385,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached | | 210 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HF | £315,000 | 23/08/2021 | Detached | | 34A CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HT | £440,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached | | 18 STATION ROAD, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HJ | £260,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | 21 OAK DRIVE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3LY | £490,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £228,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £398,023 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £364,644 (71 Detached, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +30.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Ravens Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/030cbd0) | £1,000/mo | 4 | 4.12 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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 £1,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 39.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-996/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.7% *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:** £3,417/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.9% - **10y growth:** 68.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## 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)