# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST15 8QE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 CLAREMONT CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8QE | | Price | £465,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £234,000 Oct 2012 | ## Description NEW PRICE - MOTIVATED VENDOR - NO UPWARD CHAIN. An immaculately presented detached family home set in a quiet cul-de-sac position within strolling of Stone town centre. Tastefully appointed throughout and offering spacious accommodation comprising: entrance porch, reception hall, guest cloakroom, living room, garden room with bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden, superb dining kitchen with integral appliances, separate utility, four bedrooms, ensuite shower room to the main bedroom, and family bathroom. The property is approached via a private driveway providing off road parking before an integral garage, also benefitting from uPVC double glazed windows & doors, gas central heating and a westerly facing enclosed rear garden. A lovely house conveniently located within easy reach of the town centre, local schools, amenities and commuter routes. **Entrance Porch** - A uPVC part obscure double glazed front door opens to the porch. With side window, tiled floor and further uPVC part obscure double glazed door to the hallway. **Reception Hall** - With ceiling coving, tiled floor, radiator, doorways to the living room, guest cloakroom and access to the first floor stairs. **Guest Cloakroom** - Fitted with a white suite comprising: inset low level push button WC, vanity wash hand basin with storage unit and chrome mixer tap. Recessed ceiling lights, alarm pad, under stairs storage cupboard, fully tiled walls and floor. **Living Room** - Glazed double doors open to this spacious reception room. Offering a uPVC double glazed bay window to the front of the property, ceiling coving, marble fire surround, back and hearth with an inset coal effect electric fire. Two radiators, carpet, TV connection, doorway to the kitchen diner and uPVC double sliding door to the garden room. **Garden Room** - A lovely additional reception area, the perfect spot for just chilling-out or entertaining friends and family. With double glazed bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden, two Velux skylight windows, recessed ceiling lights, radiator, TV connection, and tiled floor. **Kitchen Diner** - An impressive kitchen fitted with an extensive range of gloss white finish wall, floor and display units. With under wall unit and kickboard lighting, contrasting black with glitter fleck work surfaces, tiled splash-backs, inset stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer with waste disposal unit and chrome swan neck mixer tap. uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, recessed ceiling lights, two Velux skylight windows, two radiators, tiled floor, doorway to the utility and uPVC part double glazed external door to the side aspect. Appliances including: stainless steel 5 ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood and light over, integral double electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. **Utility** - With recessed ceiling lights, tiled floor, extractor fan and doorway to the integral garage. Plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. **First Floor** - **Stairs & Landing** - Traditional white painted spindle, newel post and banister stairs lead to a galleried landing. With carpet throughout, ceiling coving and loft access. **Bedroom One** - Offering built-in wardrobes and storage, uPVC double glazed window to the front of the property, ceiling coving and recessed lights, radiator, carpet and doorway to the ensuite shower room. **Ensuite Shower Room** - Fitted with a white suite comprising: inset low level push button WC, vanity wash hand basin with storage unit and chrome mixer tap, 1200mm shower enclosure with mains fed thermostatic shower system. Fully tiled walls and floor, recessed ceiling lights, radiator, uPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect, extractor fan, shaver point and storage cupboard. **Bedroom Two** - With uPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, built-in wardrobe, ceiling coving, carpet and radiator. **Bedroom Three** - A third double bedroom, offering a uPVC double glazed window to the front of the property, ceiling coving and radiator. **Bedroom Four** - Presently used as a study with ceiling coving, storage cupboard, front aspect uPVC double glazed window, carpet and radiator. **Family Bathroom** - Fitted with white suite comprising: 'L' shaped bath, panel and shower screen with chrome mixer tap and mains thermostatic shower system above, inset low level push button WC, vanity wash hand basin with storage unit and chrome mixer. Fully tiled walls and floor, recessed ceiling lights, radiator, chrome towel radiator, uPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect, extractor fan, shaver point and storage cupboard. **Outside** - The property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing off road parking for two cars before an integral garage. The garage has an electric up and over roller shutter door, power, and lighting. **Front** - The front garden has an artificial lawn, mature hedgerow and side access via a wrought iron gate and pathway to the rear garden. **Rear** - The westerly facing enclosed rear garden offers plenty of entertaining space with a large decked patio area, lawn, paved pathway, garden shed, external water connection and timber fence panelling. **General Information** - For sale by private treaty, subject to contract. Vacant possession on completion. Council Tax Band E No upward chain **Services** - Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. **Viewings** - Strictly by appointment via the agent. ## Property Photos - ![DSC_0783.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109388) - DSC_0783.jpg - ![DSC_0774.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109389) - DSC_0774.JPG - ![DSC_0780.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109390) - DSC_0780.jpg - ![DSC_0781.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109391) - DSC_0781.jpg - ![DSC_0779.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109392) - DSC_0779.jpg - ![DSC_0769.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109393) - DSC_0769.JPG - ![DSC_0770.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109394) - DSC_0770.JPG - ![DSC_0771.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109395) - DSC_0771.JPG - ![DSC_0772.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109396) - DSC_0772.JPG - ![DSC_0776.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109397) - DSC_0776.jpg - ![DSC_0773.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109398) - DSC_0773.jpg - ![DSC_0752.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109399) - DSC_0752.JPG - ![DSC_0753.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109400) - DSC_0753.JPG - ![DSC_0763.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109401) - DSC_0763.jpg - ![DSC_0758.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109402) - DSC_0758.jpg - ![DSC_0756.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109403) - DSC_0756.jpg - ![DSC_0761.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109404) - DSC_0761.jpg - ![DSC_0755.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109405) - DSC_0755.JPG - ![DSC_0765.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109406) - DSC_0765.jpg - ![DSC_0764.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109407) - DSC_0764.jpg - ![DSC_0782.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109408) - DSC_0782.jpg - ![DSC_0784.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109409) - DSC_0784.jpg - ![DSC_0754.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109410) - DSC_0754.JPG - ![DSC_0768.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109411) - DSC_0768.JPG - ![DSC_0767.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109412) - DSC_0767.JPG - ![DSC_0762.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109413) - DSC_0762.jpg - ![DSC_0766.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109414) - DSC_0766.JPG - ![DSC_0759.JPG](/listings/photos/158199713/109415) - DSC_0759.JPG - ![DSC_0757.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109416) - DSC_0757.jpg ## Floorplans - ![3 Claremont Close FP.jpg](/listings/photos/158199713/109417) - 3 Claremont Close FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/158199713/109418) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/158199713/109419) - EI Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #638071 - **Address:** 3 Claremont Close, Stone, ST15 8QE - **Certificate Issued:** 27/04/2003 - **Work Completed:** 04/04/2003 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12789980 - **Address:** 3 Claremont Close, STONE, ST15 8QE - **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2018 - **Work Completed:** 06/10/2017 - **Items:** 8 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 CLAREMONT CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8QE | £234,000 | 31/10/2012 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 OLD RECTORY ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PF | £250,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached | | 7 CEDAR PARK, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PE | £307,500 | 30/08/2022 | Detached | | 5 ST MICHAELS CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8LZ | £249,950 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | 19 OLD RECTORY ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PF | £265,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 19 JORDAN WAY, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PD | £240,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | | 29 OLD RECTORY ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PF | £288,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | 56 LICHFIELD ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PG | £630,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached | | 14 CEDAR PARK, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PE | £310,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £317,556 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,613 (32 Detached, ST15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Redfern Road, ST15 | £1,100/mo | 4 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 35.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-866/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.7% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.9% - **10y growth:** 27.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 25.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.7% ## 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)