For sale Cottage

The Cottage

BRIDLE LANE, STAFFORD, BROAD HEATH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST20 0GG

4 beds 2 baths 136 m² Listed 5 Jun 2026 (-57d)

£700,000

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Reduced on 29 Jul 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

136 m²

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£280,000 Sep 2001

Local average

£435,623 (+60.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,442 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Traditional Cottage
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Reception Rooms
  • Idyllic Location
  • Outstanding Countryside Views
  • Long Driveway
  • Good Access to National Transport Hubs
  • Outbuildings and Multi-Generational Living Options
  • Child Friendly Gardens with Acreage

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

The Cottage is a well-presented detached cottage situated in between the market town of Eccleshall and the county town of Stafford.

The accommodation comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 reception rooms, all positioned in an idyllic location with lovely views. The property benefits with views of open fields and the surrounding grounds, as well as having off-road parking for numerous vehicles.

In summary, this residence is a spacious family character home situated in a popular location.

Services, Utilities & Property Information
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
Local Authority: Stafford Borough Council & Staffordshire County Council
EPC Rating: F (Valid until 4 September 2035)
Property Construction: Standard (Brick/Tile)
Electricity Supply: Mains
Water Supply: Mains
Drainage & Sewerage: Private Septic Tank
Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating
Broadband: FTTC / Standard Fibre Broadband connection available. We advise you to check with your provider
Mobile Signal/Coverage: 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area. We advise you to check with your provider
Parking: Driveway and Off Road Parking spaces
Special Notes: Covenant to observe and perform the covenants referred to in the Title Register (rights of light, air way drainage, water support). Please speak to the Agent for further information.
Total Internal Floor Area: 1372 sq ft

Listed by

Derby

Newman Estate Agents

Reference: 89354100

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
The Cottage, Bridle Lane, Broad Heath, STAFFORD 26 75 136 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £700,000 +150%
Sold 14/09/2001 (24 years ago) £280,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
THE PADDOCKS, BROAD HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0JG £785,000 04/03/2022 Detached

Area average: £785,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 119.2%
10y growth 38.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.3%
5y (index) 27%
10y (index) 49.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £806/mo
Realistic £896/mo
Optimistic £986/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Bridle Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hextall Lane 0.3 miles
Bus stop Five Lanes Ends 0.3 miles
Train station Unknown 2.3 miles
Shop Bramble Lane Interiors 2.6 miles
Shop Unknown 2.8 miles
Train station Stafford 4.3 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 4.7 miles
Hospital County Hospital 5.2 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 6.1 miles
University Harper Adams University 9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Burglary 2
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 18 May 2022
Walton Hall Academy Other 1.6 miles Good — 9 May 2017
Cooper Perry Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 3 Oct 2011
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy Primary 3.4 miles Good — 14 Nov 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.13%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,000
Target investor price (1%) £89,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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