# 4 bedroom cottage for sale (ST20 0GG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE COTTAGE, BRIDLE LANE, STAFFORD, BROAD HEATH, STAFFORDSHIRE ST20 0GG | | Price | £700,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 136 m² | | Last sold | £280,000 Sep 2001 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £3,209/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £42,923 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - D (£150 - £250) - E (£390 - £455) - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) - V2 (£5,000 - £20,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2254-1191-1759-5616-3226) ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635162) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635163) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635164) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635165) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635166) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635167) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635168) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635169) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635170) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635171) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635172) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635173) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635174) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635175) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635176) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635178) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635179) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635180) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635181) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635182) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635184) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635185) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635186) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635187) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635189) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635190) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635192) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635193) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635194) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635196) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635198) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635199) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635201) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635203) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89354100/1635204) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89354100/1635205) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/89354100/1635206) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE COTTAGE BRIDLE LANE, BROAD HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0GG | £280,000 | 14/09/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE PADDOCKS, BROAD HEATH, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0JG | £785,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £785,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £435,623 (24 Detached, ST20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +60.7% ## 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 Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,600 *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:** £5,147/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 76.1% - **10y growth:** 38.1% ## 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)