# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST7 3BS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 39 PORTLAND DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, SCHOLAR GREEN, CHESHIRE EAST ST7 3BS | | Price | £645,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 154 m² | | Last sold | £343,000 Jun 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 01/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £2,360/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,435 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-3052-7203-3275-3200) ## Description Portland House: A Timeless Masterpiece of Elegance and Grandeur including a huge, detached two-storey barn – ripe for conversion (STC).Step into a world where period charm seamlessly blends with modern luxury at Portland House, an exquisite residence offering unparalleled living in the heart of Scholar Green. This magnificent property has been meticulously preserved and thoughtfully enhanced, presenting a home of exceptional character, spaciousness, and unique amenities.A Grand Welcome: Approach through a charming portico porch, supported by elegant pillars, leading to a timber panelled door adorned with beautiful stained glass and leaded upper lights. Inside, the 16-foot entrance hall immediately impresses with its original centre ceiling rose, intricate coving, dado rail, and a stunning oak herringbone floor. A graceful oak staircase with detailed spindles and a newel post ascends to the first floor, while a discreet door reveals the unique lower-level cinema room.Luxurious Living Spaces: The ground floor boasts two magnificent bay-fronted reception rooms, each exuding warmth and sophistication. The 18'8" lounge features a cast iron open coal fireplace, period-style radiators, and the same exquisite oak herringbone flooring, creating an inviting space for relaxation. Adjacent, the equally impressive 18'9" dining room is a true focal point, complete with elegant half-height panelling and a charming cast iron wood-burning stove set within a stone fireplace, perfect for intimate gatherings or grand entertaining.Culinary Delights & Modern Comforts: The heart of this home is the beautifully appointed 15'7" kitchen, a custom-painted bespoke space featuring wood grain units, luxurious quartz preparation surfaces, and a ceramic sink with a mixer tap. Equipped for the discerning chef, it offers a space for an American-style fridge freezer, and includes a gas-fired Aga range cooker, an integrated dishwasher and wine chiller. The oak effect flooring adds a touch of rustic elegance.A convenient utility/cloakroom provides practical space with a low-level W.C., plumbing for a washing machine, and a wall-mounted Baxi gas central heating boiler.The Ultimate Entertainment Hub: Descend to the 16' basement cinema room, a truly unique feature designed for immersive entertainment. With its exposed brick walls, subtle lighting, and oak effect flooring, it promises countless hours of cinematic enjoyment. Elegant Retreats Upstairs: Ascending the grand staircase, you arrive at a 12-foot galleried landing, echoing the period features of the hall below. The first floor hosts three well-proportioned bedrooms. The 15'10" master bedroom is a serene sanctuary with dual-aspect windows, a polished cast iron working open coal fireplace, and period-style radiators. Two additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, all maintaining the property's classic charm. The luxurious 7'5" bathroom is a haven of relaxation, featuring a freestanding bath with antique pillar taps, an oak dresser with a ceramic wash hand basin, a low-level W.C., an antique polished centrally heated towel radiator, and elegant oak effect tiled floors with porcelain half-tiled walls.An Outdoor Oasis & Expansive Grounds: Portland House sits proudly within its meticulously designed grounds. The main side garden is an entertainer's dream, boasting a spacious terrace ideal for al fresco dining and BBQing, overlooking lush lawns and specimen trees. A raised timber decked terrace with a pergola offers a beautiful, secluded dining area. Further exploration reveals charming exposed feature brick walls with subtle lighting, a productive vegetable garden, and fruit trees, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Macclesfield Canal.The front of the property is simply exquisite, with central stone steps leading to a front terrace laid with wide porcelain tiled pathways. The façade showcases beautiful stone sills and headers, complementing the pillared main entrance. Established flower borders and a lower section of lawns add to the curb appeal. An extensive concrete driveway provides ample parking for numerous vehicles, leading to the impressive barn.The Versatile Barn: This substantial outbuilding offers incredible potential and versatile spaces: 1st Floor Section: Includes a generous 20' garage with an electrically operated roller shutter door, power, and light. A corridor leads to a dedicated 9'8" office with low voltage downlighters, and a 5'10" store room. A large 17'7" workshop with power and light completes this level. Ground Floor Barn: Features multiple storage areas, including Store Room 1 (12'1" x 13'9"), Store Room 2 (13'6" x 12'0"), and Store Room 3 (13'8" x 12'1") with an adjoining car pit (12'8" x 5'0"). A dedicated 13'9" x 8'1" log store is also present.Portland House is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle. Combining historical elegance with modern comforts and an abundance of versatile space, it offers a truly unique opportunity for the discerning buyer.Schedule your private viewing today and experience the timeless allure of Portland House. ## Property Photos - ![PORTLAND HOUSE & BARN](/listings/photos/174386129/115017) - PORTLAND HOUSE & BARN - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/174386129/115023) - LOUNGE - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/174386129/115025) - DINING ROOM - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115027) - KITCHEN - ![BASEMENT CIMEMA ROOM](/listings/photos/174386129/115028) - BASEMENT CIMEMA ROOM - ![EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/174386129/115031) - EXTERIOR - ![ELEVATED EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/174386129/115033) - ELEVATED EXTERIOR - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/174386129/115034) - DINING ROOM - ![FRONT ENTRANCE](/listings/photos/174386129/115036) - FRONT ENTRANCE - ![ELEVATED EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/174386129/115038) - ELEVATED EXTERIOR - ![BARN](/listings/photos/174386129/115040) - BARN - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/174386129/115041) - LOUNGE - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115042) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115043) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115044) - KITCHEN - ![UTILITY/CLOAKROOM](/listings/photos/174386129/115045) - UTILITY/CLOAKROOM - ![BASEMENT CINEMA ROOM](/listings/photos/174386129/115046) - BASEMENT CINEMA ROOM - ![FIRST FLOOR LANDING](/listings/photos/174386129/115047) - FIRST FLOOR LANDING - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/174386129/115049) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/174386129/115050) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/174386129/115051) - BEDROOM TWO - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/174386129/115052) - BATHROOM - ![GARDENS](/listings/photos/174386129/115053) - GARDENS - ![GARDENS](/listings/photos/174386129/115054) - GARDENS - ![GARDENS](/listings/photos/174386129/115056) - GARDENS - ![SIDE GARDEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115057) - SIDE GARDEN - ![OUTDOOR SEATING AREA](/listings/photos/174386129/115059) - OUTDOOR SEATING AREA - ![SIDE GARDEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115061) - SIDE GARDEN - ![VEGETABLE GARDEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115063) - VEGETABLE GARDEN - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/174386129/115064) - FRONT - ![SIDE GARDEN](/listings/photos/174386129/115066) - SIDE GARDEN - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/174386129/115068) - FRONT - ![FRONT](/listings/photos/174386129/115070) - FRONT - ![GARAGE](/listings/photos/174386129/115072) - GARAGE - ![ADJOIINING MACCLESFIELD CANAL](/listings/photos/174386129/115074) - ADJOIINING MACCLESFIELD CANAL - ![BARN](/listings/photos/174386129/115075) - BARN - ![ELEVATED EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/174386129/115078) - ELEVATED EXTERIOR - ![EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/174386129/115080) - EXTERIOR - ![AERIAL PLOT](/listings/photos/174386129/115081) - AERIAL PLOT ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174386129/115084) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Link](/listings/photos/174386129/115086) - EPC Link - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/174386129/115088) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 PORTLAND DRIVE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3BS | £343,000 | 28/06/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HT | £245,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HX | £365,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 225A CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HG | £250,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 41 CINDERHILL LANE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HT | £190,000 | 27/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 MARGERY AVENUE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HU | £170,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 PORTLAND DRIVE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3BT | £135,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 PORTLAND DRIVE, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3BT | £175,000 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 192 CONGLETON ROAD NORTH, SCHOLAR GREEN, STOKE-ON-TRENT, CHESHIRE EAST, ST7 3HE | £220,000 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £218,750 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £208,958 (72 Semi-detached, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +208.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Boden Hall Cottages, Rode Heath, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/265a8e4) | £2,250/mo | 3 | 1.92 miles | Rightmove | | [Coalfield Close, Bignall End, Staffordsire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7fde580) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 4.02 miles | Rightmove | | [Boon Hill, Bignall End ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9a6eb84) | £1,325/mo | 3 | 4.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Lincoln Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/92a2568) | £850/mo | 3 | 5.18 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Halmer End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4697bea) | £895/mo | 3 | 5.28 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Alsagers Bank, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST7](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/502c3e5) | £795/mo | 3 | 5.49 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,219/mo (6 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £104,800 *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 £1,048/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 51.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,622/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -10.4% *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:** £4,188/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 32.1% - **10y growth:** 65% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)