# 5 bedroom character property for sale (WS15 3DA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | NORTHWOOD HOUSE, BAGOT STREET, RUGELEY, ABBOTS BROMLEY, STAFFORDSHIRE WS15 3DA | | Price | £1,250,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £672,500 Oct 2017 | ## Description Nestled within an established 0.4 acre south facing garden is the exceptional Northwood House, a beautifully presented Grade II Listed Georgian residence, showcasing immaculate and generously proportioned interiors, five good sized bedrooms and ample parking set beyond private electric gates. Boasting an enviable position in the heart of Abbots Bromley, this elegant double fronted home features a wealth of beautifully retained character sash windows, doors, beams and fireplaces, complemented by thoughtfully refurbished finishes blending seamlessly with the Georgian appeal. Upgrades include new double glazed windows (to the rear aspect), a refitted kitchen and laundry room, refitted bathrooms and immaculate landscaping to the gardens. The reception hall features an impressive inglenook fireplace, with two further sitting rooms and an oak framed Orangery offering versatile family accommodation. The refitted kitchen has integrated appliances and Quartz worksurfaces, with the laundry room also having been refitted to a superb standard. A boot room and cloakroom are also set to the ground floor. Five well proportioned bedrooms extend over the first and second floors, with the master having a refitted en suite and a family shower room servicing the additional bedrooms. Double electric gates open into an expansive gravel driveway, also having access to a garage/workshop and covered oak framed wood store. The stunning gardens have been beautifully landscaped and offer established lawns and stunning terraces, providing a secluded space to enjoy this tranquil village setting and views over the nearby Church tower. Northwood House Cottage is ideally positioned in the heart of Abbots Bromley, enjoying a prime setting with convenient access to both village amenities, commuter routes and picturesque surrounding countryside. Famed for its annual Horn Dance, Abbots Bromley is set within a Conservation area and is home to an array of shops, a primary school, doctors, traditional pubs, a village hall and a historic church, the tower of which can be seen from the gardens. The village has also formerly been named as one of the Top 12 Places to Live in the Midlands by the Sunday Times. There are a range of highly regarded independent schools nearby including Lichfield Cathedral, Denstone College and Repton School, and the property lies within catchment for the Richard Clarke First School which feeds on to Oldfields Middle and Thomas Alleynes High in Uttoxeter. The location benefits from good links to the A515, A50 and A38 giving access to major commercial centres of the Midlands, regular rail links to Birmingham and London can be found in nearby Lichfield and Rugeley, and the International Airports of Birmingham and East Midlands are both within an easy drive. **Reception Hall** - 5.33 x 2.88m (17'5" x 9'5" ) - **Sitting Room** - 3.74 x 5.43m (12'3" x 17'9") - **Oak Framed Orangery** - 4.52 x 3.6m (14'9" x 11'9") - **Family Room** - 4.32 x 4.07m (14'2" x 13'4") - **Refitted Kitchen** - 6.2 x 4.11m (20'4" x 13'5" ) - **Laundry** - 4.22 x 2.0m (13'10" x 6'6") - **Rear Hall** - 1.98 x 1.65m (6'5" x 5'4") - **Master Bedroom** - 4.27 x 4.0m (14'0" x 13'1") - **En Suite** - 3.11 x 2.2m (10'2" x 7'2") - **Bedroom Two** - 4.06 x 3.76m (13'3" x 12'4" ) - **Bedroom Three** - 3.53 x 3.05m (11'6" x 10'0" ) - **Family Shower Room** - 2.8 x 2.71m (9'2" x 8'10") - **Bedroom Four** - 4.85 x 3.73m (15'10" x 12'2") - **Bedroom Five/Office** - 3.6 x 3.47m (11'9" x 11'4") - **0.4 Acre Gardens** - **Garage/Workshop** - 5.36 x 3.12m (17'7" x 10'2" ) - ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492383) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492385) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492387) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492389) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492390) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492392) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492395) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492396) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492397) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492398) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492400) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492402) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492403) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492404) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492405) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492406) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492407) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492408) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492409) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492410) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492411) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492412) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492414) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492424) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492426) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88790730/492428) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88790730/492431) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | NORTHWOOD HOUSE BAGOT STREET, ABBOTS BROMLEY, RUGELEY, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 3DA | £672,500 | 25/10/2017 | Semi-detached | | NORTHWOOD HOUSE BAGOT STREET, ABBOTS BROMLEY, RUGELEY, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 3DA | £307,000 | 18/08/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 MARKET PLACE, ABBOTS BROMLEY, RUGELEY, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 3BS | £350,000 | 07/01/2022 | Other | | MIRESBROOK COTTAGES 6 BAGOT STREET, ABBOTS BROMLEY, RUGELEY, EAST STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS15 3DA | £186,000 | 29/09/2021 | Other | **Area average:** £268,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £418,333 (6 Other, WS15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +198.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Staffordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £752/mo - **Realistic:** £836/mo - **Optimistic:** £920/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:** 0.07% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £83,600 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 42.7% - **10y growth:** 185% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Staffordshire; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.4% - **5y growth (index):** 26.2% - **10y growth (index):** 58.6% ## 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)