For sale Detached

Acton Gate

Stafford, ST17, ST17 0RA

2 beds 1 baths Listed 9 Jun 2026 (-94d)

£425,000

Reduced on 14 Jul 2026 · Was £450,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

G

Local average

£398,663 (+6.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,735 of 33,755)

Street crime

50 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • Generously sized bungalow being offered for sale with no upwards chain and is ready for someone to come in and make it their very own.
  • Two great sized bedrooms, both with fitted storage spaces, plus a modern shower room.
  • Spacious living room with feature fire surround, open-plan kitchen/dining space, hall/utility, W/C, and a bright conservatory overlooking the garden.
  • Sizeable plot with ample off-road parking and an integral double garage. Wraparound gardens with lawns, patio space, gravel, trees, shrubs and more.
  • Sought-after Acton Gate location, within easy reach of Acton Trussell, Stafford town centre with an array of amenities, plus excellent commuter links to the M6.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Can we tell you a secret? But you must promise to whisper it… With warm bones and waiting potential, we present to you a home that’s ready to be reawakened, reshaped, and written into your next chapter. Whispering Winds is a welcoming two-bedroom detached bungalow in Acton Gate where time slows to leave space for something wonderful to begin.
Inside, this home boasts a generously sized open-plan kitchen/dining space that currently offers a practical U-shaped kitchen with ample cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and dining space with glazed French doors into the garden and into the living room. The living room is a bright and spacious area that’s perfect for relaxing with friends and family and has direct access to a conservatory with an upgraded warm roof and views of the garden. Off the kitchen you have a long hall which doubles as a utility space and has a W/C. Two generously sized bedrooms await, both with fitted storage spaces. You also have a shower room with a shower, sink, and W/C.
Outside, the extensive plot offers a generously sized driveway with ample off-road parking for several vehicles and access into a large double garage. The gardens wrap around this home beautifully and boast a mixture of a grass lawn, low-maintenance patio seating spaces, mature shrubberies and more.
Location
Set amidst the rolling Staffordshire countryside just South of Stafford, Acton Gate is one of the area’s most desirable villages, offering an appealing blend of rural charm, community spirit, and convenient access to major transport links. Located within easy walking distance of Acton Trussell, a picturesque village situated along the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal and the River Penk, it is renowned for its beautiful countryside views and elegant properties. The village is home to the highly regarded Moat House Hotel and Restaurant, a popular destination for fine dining and special occasions, and enjoys a peaceful setting while being only a few minutes’ drive from Stafford town centre and the M6 motorway (Junction 13). Stafford railway station provides regular direct services to Birmingham, Manchester, and London
The surrounding area offers a wealth of leisure and lifestyle opportunities, including country walks, cycling routes, golf clubs, and the nearby Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well-regarded schools, both state and independent, are easily accessible, making the villages particularly popular with families and professionals alike. 

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 89507127

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Chase View, Acton Gate, STAFFORD 45 84 111 m² Detached
Whispering Winds, Acton Gate, STAFFORD 66 76 84 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~581 m² (0.14 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £425,000

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

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.8%
10y growth 49.8%

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

1y (index) 4.6%
5y (index) 23%
10y (index) 58.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £854/mo
Realistic £949/mo
Optimistic £1,044/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Staffordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Mill Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Argos 0.1 miles
Bus stop Garage 0.1 miles
Shop Costcutter 1.0 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 1.3 miles
Train station Stafford 2.4 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 2.8 miles
Hospital County Hospital 2.8 miles
Train station Penkridge 3.3 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 3.3 miles
University University of Wolverhampton Science Park 11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 19
Anti-social behaviour 10
Public order 7
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 5
Other crime 2
Drugs 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 50

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Heather Field School Other 0.8 miles Outstanding — 1 May 2024
St Leonard's CofE First School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 20 Mar 2014
Stafford Manor High School Secondary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jul 2023
Burton Manor Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 9 Dec 2014
Stafford Grammar School Other 1.2 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,625
Target investor price (1%) £94,900
  • 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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