# 6 bedroom detached house for sale (ST4 8SD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HANCHURCH HOUSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, HANCHURCH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST4 8SD | | Price | £650,000 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 230 m² | | Last sold | £398,000 Nov 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/05/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £1,193/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £43,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8961-6525-7590-4357-0992) ## Description Heywoods Estate Agent are excited to welcome to the market Hanchurch House, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent. Steeped in history, character and individuality, this remarkable six bedroom detached residence is believed to have once formed the gatehouse to the Swynnerton Estate and was formerly known as Brook Cottages. Today, the property combines the charm of its period origins with substantial, versatile accommodation and an impressive degree of privacy. Set within extensive grounds and surrounded by mature woodland, Hanchurch House occupies a secluded position with no immediately overlooking properties. A private gated driveway winds through the grounds and across a bridge over the stream, opening onto generous parking and hardstanding areas. The setting creates an exceptional sense of arrival, with established trees, lawns and a variety of useful outbuildings complementing the main residence. These are currently utilised as dog kennels and a dog grooming facility but could lend themselves to a wide range of alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents. An integral garage provides further secure parking or storage. Internally, the accommodation is both spacious and highly adaptable. The welcoming entrance hall leads to a generous separate living room, an office and the principal family accommodation. The living room is particularly well proportioned and enjoys an abundance of natural light from windows and glazed doors positioned along several elevations. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen and dining area, where painted ceiling beams, a substantial exposed timber and contemporary finishes sit comfortably alongside one another. The kitchen has been updated with an attractive range of deep blue cabinetry, contrasting work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and integrated appliances. A wide opening connects the kitchen to the dining area, creating an excellent space for family meals and entertaining, with glazed doors opening directly onto the garden. The adjoining family room offers a more relaxed living space and retains some of the property’s most appealing period details, including exposed stonework, heavy timber beams and a character fireplace. The flowing arrangement between the family room, dining area and kitchen provides a sociable layout while retaining clearly defined spaces. A pantry, cloakroom and useful storage complete the practical ground-floor accommodation. The first floor provides six bedrooms arranged across the property’s extensive footprint, together with a conveniently positioned utility and laundry room. The principal bedroom benefits from a private en-suite bathroom, while two further bedrooms are served by their own en-suite shower rooms. The remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for children, guests, hobbies or additional home-working space. Each room has its own character, with pleasant outlooks across the surrounding gardens and mature trees. Outside, the grounds are a defining feature of Hanchurch House. Lawned gardens and sitting areas surround the property, while mature planting and established woodland provide shelter and privacy. A variety of outbuildings, currently used as dog kennels and for dog grooming, offer excellent versatility and could be adapted for a multitude of alternative purposes, subject to any necessary consents. The extensive driveway and parking areas are also well suited to a large household or multiple vehicles. Despite its wonderfully private and rural atmosphere, the property remains exceptionally convenient for Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and the wider road and motorway network. Trentham Gardens, Trentham Golf Club, countryside walks, bridleways and popular local pubs are all within easy reach. Hanchurch House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home in an outstanding private setting. Its generous proportions, flexible layout, character features and extensive grounds can only be fully appreciated through an internal viewing. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HANCHURCH HOUSE, HANCHURCH, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST4 8SD | £398,000 | 05/11/2019 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £311,250 (24 Detached, ST4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +108.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £806/mo - **Realistic:** £896/mo - **Optimistic:** £986/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Parkway, Trentham, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/80e09d9) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove | | 4 Bed Detached House, Hadleigh Close, ST5 | £1,250/mo | 4 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | | [Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a1db8a6) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.12 miles | Rightmove | | 4 Bed Detached House, Terrington Drive, ST5 | £1,000/mo | 4 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent | | [Mayneford Place, Hanford, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6459139) | £1,250/mo | 2 | 1.31 miles | Rightmove | | [Danehill Grove, Hanford](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b12e672) | £975/mo | 2 | 1.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Danehill Grove, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4d82e7a) | £875/mo | 2 | 1.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Wilson Road Hanford](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b8d0ce2) | £575/mo | 1 | 1.4 miles | Rightmove | | [Atherstone Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f3623ea) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.41 miles | Rightmove | | [Don Valley Crescent, Trentham, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7526255) | £3,995/mo | 5 | 1.44 miles | Rightmove | | [Beech Cliff Lane, Beech, Near Trentham, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2a8b3da) | £1,395/mo | 2 | 1.5 miles | Rightmove | | [London Mews, London Road, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fa57a37) | £825/mo | 1 | 1.66 miles | Rightmove | | [Marina Road, Trent Vale](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ecc078d) | £650/mo | 2 | 1.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Road, Newcastle Under Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f07f9b3) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.93 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c2069b8) | £850/mo | 2 | 1.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Grosvenor Avenue, Oakhill, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b90acf1) | £750/mo | 2 | 1.95 miles | Rightmove | | [Alastair Road, Oakhill, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8727ff9) | £700/mo | 2 | 1.98 miles | Rightmove | | [Room 8, London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b1efbd) | £450/mo | 1 | 1.99 miles | Rightmove | | [London Road, Oakhill](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b2e2ec0) | £775/mo | 1 | 2.01 miles | Rightmove | | [William Fiske Court, Trent Vale, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 5RS](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7dc91e8) | £416/mo | 1 | 2.04 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £843/mo (144 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500 *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 £925/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 58.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,752/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -11.2% *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:** £2,826/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.5% - **10y growth:** 54.5% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)