# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TF9 1HS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE TF9 1HS | | Price | £480,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £325,000 Sep 2009 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/05/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,058 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£35) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O3 (£1,000 - £1,400) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0546-2868-6555-9095-6551) ## Description **PROPERTY** **DESCRIPTION** **** 17 Millfield Drive is a spacious Four Bedroom Detached House in a highly desirable residential area and is within walking distance of the Shropshire Union Canal. This appealing and well-situated house really does need to be viewed to appreciate the generous living accommodation and tucked away location with lovely views out over the rear Garden. Upon entering, you are greeted by a warm and inviting Reception Hall with access to a handy cloakroom with a WC and stairs leading up to the first-floor accommodation. The Dining Kitchen is perfect for informal family dining, with plenty of space for a large kitchen table, a good range of kitchen units, a Range Master oven that's included in the sale, and space for your dishwasher and tall fridge freezer. A door leads out to the side of the property, and off the Kitchen is a large Utility Room, which has plenty of room for your washing machine, tumble dryer, coats and boots. The Living Room is spacious and bright, highlighted by a charming brick-built inglenook fireplace that adds character to this lovely room. A box bay window floods the room with natural light, and French doors open to the Conservatory, offering additional living space to enjoy throughout the year. The sense of space continues as you head up to the first floor Gallery Landing off which are Bedrooms and Bathroom. The Principal Bedroom is comfortably large, with built-in wardrobes and a dressing table that maximize storage potential. Attached is a large En Suite featuring a walk-in wet room-style shower, a wash hand basin, and a WC, contributing to the feeling of quality and space. The Family Bathroom complements the En Suite with both a shower and bathtub, along with a hand wash basin and WC. There are three further Double Bedrooms making this very much a family home, with one of the Bedrooms currently being used as a Study. Externally, the property sits on a good-size plot at the end of the cul-de-sac. To the front is a wide Driveway giving you Parking for several cars, and the Double Garage has been converted to a Games/Media space that's currently used as a snooker room. To the rear of the property is a generous Garden set over two terraces. The top terrace has a large patio entertaining area, lawn and mature flower beds, and then steps lead down to the lower terrace with a central flower bed, wide mature borders and a striking Summer House that is available by separate negotiation. The property is in a great location, being within walking distance of the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal and The Grove School, with easy access to Market Drayton Town Centre and the A53 making it easy to explore the surrounding areas. To arrange a viewing of this lovely property, please call the team at our Market Drayton office. vv  **LOCATION** **** Market Drayton is a busy market town with a weekly street market every Wednesday whose charter dates back to 1245. The town has the Grove School with Sixth Form, Indoor Swimming Pool, Doctors' Clinic, Dentists and a range of Cafes, Shops, Supermarkets and Sports Clubs, and access to the Shropshire Union Canal. A wider range of shops and facilities can be found via the A53 to Shrewsbury and Newcastle-under-Lyme, and the A41 links to Newport and Whitchurch. The nearest mainline train stations are at Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent, and the M6 is approximately a 30 minutes' drive.   **ACCOMMODATION** ****   **FRONT** **PORCH** ****   **RECEPTION** **HALL** **11' 10" x 8' 1" (3.61m x 2.46m)**   **CLOAKS/WC** **8' 10" x 3' 7" (2.69m x 1.09m)**   **DINING** **KITCHEN** **16' 1" x 12' 0" (4.9m x 3.66m)**   **UTILITY** **ROOM** **11' 11" x 7' 4" (3.63m x 2.24m)**   **DINING** **ROOM** **12' 1" x 11' 11" (3.68m x 3.63m)**   **LIVING** **ROOM** **21' 11" x 11' 10" (6.68m x 3.61m)**   **CONSERVATORY** **11' 11" x 11' 9" max (3.63m x 3.58m)**   **FIRST** **FLOOR** **GALLERY** **LANDING** ****   **PRINCIPAL** **BEDROOM** **12' 4" x 16' 1" max (3.76m x 4.9m)**   **EN** **SUITE** **WET** **ROOM** ****   **BEDROOM** **TWO** **12' 0" x 9' 0" (3.66m x 2.74m)**   **BEDROOM** **THREE** **10' 10" x 8' 5" (3.3m x 2.57m)**   **BEDROOM** **FOUR** **11' 10" x 8' 5" (3.61m x 2.57m)**   **FAMILY** **BATHROOM** **9' 0" x 7' 11" (2.74m x 2.41m)**   **CONVERTED** **DOUBLE** **GARAGE** **** Currently used as a Snooker Room  **OUTSIDE** **SPACE** **** To the front of the property is a wide Driveway giving you Parking for several cars and then steps lead down to the front of the property. To either side gates open to pathways that lead to the rear Garden which is set out over two large terraces, with mature flower borders, shrubs, central lawn and a Summer House that is available by separate negotiation.  **TO** **VIEW** **THS** **PROPERTY** **** By arrangement with the Agents Office at Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH Tel: or email:   **DIRECTIONS** **** From our office on Maer Lane turn left and then left again on Smithfield Road. Go straight over the two mini roundabouts and then bear left on Stafford Street. Follow the road out over the canal bridge and then bear right on Millfield Road, keeping left into a small cul-de-sac of three houses - No 17 is the end one to your right and you can park in front of the Garage. What3Words: inform.earth.surprises  **SERVICES** **** We are advised that all mains services and gas central heating are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. For broadband and mobile supply and coverage buyers are advised to visit the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website.   **LOCAL** **AUTHORITY** **** Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. Tel:   **ENERGY** **RATING** **-** **D** **** The full Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is available for you to download by clicking the link on this listing or by using the postcode to search at:   **COUNCIL** **TAX** **BAND** **-** **F** ****   **FLOOR** **PLAN** **** Not to Sale - please use as a guideline to layout only  **TENURE** **** We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion.  **METHOD** **OF** **SALE** **** For Sale by Private Treaty.  **BARBERS** **COPYRIGHT** **** Unless we agree otherwise with you in writing, we hold the copyright on all photographic and video marketing material used to market this property and these should not be reproduced by any third party without our express consent. Furthermore, we reserve the right to use these for marketing initiatives in order to promote the property or the Company. We may use various options for marketing including all social media and mailing campaigns, all designed to help with the sale/rental of your property.  **PROPERTY** **INFORMATION** **** We believe this information to be accurate, but it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances and mains services have not been tested. If there is any point which is of particular importance please obtain professional confirmation. All measurements quoted are approximate. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.  **AML** **REGULATIONS** **** To ensure compliance with the latest Anti Money Laundering Regulations all intending purchasers must produce identification documents prior to the issue of sale confirmation. To avoid delays in the buying process please provide the required documents as soon as possible. We may use an online service provider to also confirm your identity. A list of acceptable ID documents is available upon request.  **INDEPENDENT** **MORTGAGE** **ADVICE** **** To be sure that you have the most up-to-date information on suitable Mortgages available to you, we can arrange for you to meet with our Independent Mortgage Advisor from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. Please call our Market Drayton office for an appointment.  **Residential** **Lettings** **Service** **** Barbers are a long-established firm in the field of Residential Lettings and Property Management. Our Award-Winning team have a wealth of experience and knowledge, and we have a dedicated Property Management team responsible for managing over 800 properties in the local area. If you are interested in buying this or any other property as an investment, please contact us for more information on the services we can offer.  **MD ** ****   **DETAILS** **NOT** **YET** **APPROVED** **BY** **THE** **VENDOR** ****   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155900363/1651113) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155900363/1651116) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155900363/1651118) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155900363/1651121) - ![Lounge 1](/listings/photos/155900363/1651124) - Lounge 1 - ![Lounge 2](/listings/photos/155900363/1651127) - Lounge 2 - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/155900363/1651130) - Conservatory - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/155900363/1651133) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen 1](/listings/photos/155900363/1651136) - Kitchen 1 - ![Kitchen 3](/listings/photos/155900363/1651138) - Kitchen 3 - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/155900363/1651141) - Kitchen - ![GF WC](/listings/photos/155900363/1651143) - GF WC - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/155900363/1651144) - Entrance Hall - ![Landing 1](/listings/photos/155900363/1651145) - Landing 1 - ![Landing 2](/listings/photos/155900363/1651146) - Landing 2 - ![Principal Bedroom...](/listings/photos/155900363/1651147) - Principal Bedroom... - ![Principal Bedroom...](/listings/photos/155900363/1651148) - Principal Bedroom... - ![Principal En Suit...](/listings/photos/155900363/1651149) - Principal En Suit... - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/155900363/1651150) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/155900363/1651151) - Bathroom - ![Snooker Room](/listings/photos/155900363/1651152) - Snooker Room - ![Rear View](/listings/photos/155900363/1651153) - Rear View - ![Front Aspect 2](/listings/photos/155900363/1651154) - Front Aspect 2 ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/155900363/1651155) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/155900363/1651156) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £325,000 | 09/09/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | MILL COTTAGE, 2 BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £207,500 | 17/12/2025 | Detached | | 14 SAMBROOK CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NG | £430,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 41 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £450,000 | 11/09/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 45 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £558,000 | 31/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 37 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £650,000 | 19/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £379,500 | 14/02/2025 | Detached | | 6 TALBOT MEWS, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HW | £239,995 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £505,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | THE ROBINS HINSLEY MILL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HP | £435,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | THE NOOK HINSLEY MILL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HP | £475,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | ROCK VILLA HINSLEY MILL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HP | £475,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | FARNLEY BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £325,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £525,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £496,000 | 28/06/2022 | Detached | | 7 TALBOT MEWS, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HW | £239,995 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | HILLCREST 10 NEWCASTLE ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PA | £390,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | THE BOUNDARY STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HE | £489,950 | 23/02/2022 | Detached | | THE GABLES BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £462,000 | 22/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £310,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | THE OLD FORGE STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HE | £263,500 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £410,000 | 04/10/2021 | Detached | | 1 SAMBROOK CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NG | £445,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | | COPTHORNE BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £265,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 25 SAMBROOK CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NG | £360,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £475,944 (9 sales) **Area average:** £366,863 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £469,519 (66 Detached, TF9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +2.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Shropshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £735/mo - **Realistic:** £817/mo - **Optimistic:** £899/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,700 *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:** £3,137/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.2% - **10y growth:** 56.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 21.5% - **10y growth (index):** 47.3% ## 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)