# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WS12 4GD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 53 ROWAN CLOSE, CANNOCK, HUNTINGTON, STAFFORDSHIRE WS12 4GD |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2012 onwards |
| Floor area | 60 m² |
| Last sold | £136,000 May 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/02/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £436/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0023-0209-0606-9604-0910)

## Description

**** **** The reception hall has very appealing flooring which extends throughout the ground floor. Stairs rise to the first floor landing and there is a cloakroom having pedestal wash basin with feature tiled splashbacks and WC.

The extremely attractive kitchen is fitted with a contrasting range of blue high and low level units with wood effect work surfaces, a 1.5 sink and drainer, stainless steel hob with oven beneath and extractor canopy above, splash plates, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

The delightful lounge has French style doors opening to the deck and garden beyond, with a spacious understairs cupboard.

The floor landing leads to two double bedrooms; the principal having built in wardrobes and the second having a useful built-in cupboard. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower attachment above, pedestal wash basin and WC.

Outside, there is parking to the front for two cars. To the rear of the property, there is a deep deck with attractive lawn beyond.

The property is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Cannock town centre and the county town of Stafford. It is also within easy access of Cannock Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Junction 13 of the M6 provides direct links into the national motorway network and M6 toll. Stafford and Rugeley Trent Valley Station both have regular services operating to London Euston, some of which take only approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

Agents notes: The property is Freehold and the Land Registry refers to rights, easements and covenants. There is a lease for the solar panels which commenced on 10th June 2015 for 25 years with A Shade Greener, our Client has mislaid the agreement appertaining to the lease details of the solar panels.

There is an application to extend Hollow Nursing Home, 18A Stafford Road, Huntington, Cannock WS12 4PD. Application 25/01128/FUL on South Staffordshire County Council.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).

Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices. 

Property construction: Standard

Parking: Drive

Electricity supply: Mains 

Water supply: Mains

Sewerage: Mains

Heating: Gas

(Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).

Broadband type: See Ofcom link for speed:  

Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link  

Local Authority/Tax Band: South Staffordshire Council / Tax Band B

Useful Websites:  

Our Ref: JGA/03022026

The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.

We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.

 

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88796502/552834) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/88796502/552843) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/88796502/552851) - Floorplan 3

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88796502/552861) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £136,000 | 16/05/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 53 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £118,745 | 23/03/2012 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 22 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £268,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| 11 SILVER BIRCH ROAD, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QN | £168,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 FOXFIELDS WAY, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4TA | £198,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 ST THOMAS CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GE | £187,500 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 SILVER BIRCH ROAD, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QN | £160,000 | 21/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 20 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £278,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BEECH GROVE, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QW | £189,995 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WREKIN VIEW, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4PG | £210,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FOXFIELDS WAY, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4TA | £198,000 | 26/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 LIME ROAD, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QJ | £170,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LIME ROAD, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QJ | £172,500 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £208,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £180,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £270,000 | 14/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £200,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 ROWAN CLOSE, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4GD | £132,500 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| 6 WILLOW WALK, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QQ | £140,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FOXFIELDS WAY, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4TA | £168,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 FOXFIELDS WAY, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4TA | £170,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 FOXFIELDS WAY, HUNTINGTON, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4TA | £163,000 | 14/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ALMOND ROAD, CANNOCK, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 4QL | £160,000 | 06/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £219,500 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £175,357 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £212,617 (66 Semi-detached, WS12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Staffordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £852/mo
- **Realistic:** £947/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,042/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bowes Drive, WS11 | £925/mo | 2 | 1.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Beecroft Road, WS11 | £850/mo | 2 | 1.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Beecroft Road, WS11 | £850/mo | 2 | 1.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Adam Court, WS11 | £825/mo | 2 | 1.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Old Penkridge Mews, WS11 | £850/mo | 2 | 2 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Whitehouse, WS11 | £850/mo | 2 | 2.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Victorian Newhall, WS11 | £725/mo | 2 | 2.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Victorian New Hall, WS11 | £745/mo | 2 | 2.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Wootton Court, WS11 | £925/mo | 2 | 2.12 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £838/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-48/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1%

*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:** £3,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.3%
- **10y growth:** 53.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Staffordshire; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 27.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 65.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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