# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST5 5HS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | ROSE COTTAGE, SNAPE HALL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, WHITMORE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 5HS | | Price | £1,100,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 5 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £132,000 Jul 2006 | ## Description Budding with high-quality finishes and luxuriant details throughout, Rose Cottage invites you to plant your roots and watch life bloom, all with the rare bonus of NO UPWARD CHAIN. Sat on a generous plot, this exceptional detached home offers an impressive blend of contemporary luxury and flexible family living, with five beautifully proportioned bedrooms and five stylish bathrooms. Step inside and you’ll instantly feel this home coming up roses. A bright, welcoming hallway sets the scene, showcasing a striking glass-panelled oak staircase and sleek tiled flooring that gracefully unfurls through the ground floor. Four immaculately presented reception rooms offer space to grow, gather and unwind, including expansive open-plan living areas finished with hardwood flooring, modern lighting and characterful fireplaces or wood-burning stoves. Large windows, sliding doors and French doors flood every room with natural light, seamlessly opening out to the garden and creating a wonderfully fresh, airy feel throughout. At the heart of the home, the show-stopping Neptune kitchen and dining space truly steals the bouquet. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, it features a substantial central island, integrated appliances and elegant tile detailing. Bathed in natural light with direct garden views, this space is perfect for everything from casual family breakfasts to hosting in full flourish. The ground floor also benefits from a dedicated office space, a practical utility room tucked neatly beside the kitchen, a cloakroom and plentiful storage, all thoughtfully planted for modern living. Upstairs, the accommodation continues to blossom across the first and second floors. Five beautifully designed bedrooms are paired with five luxurious bathrooms, many featuring walk-in showers, freestanding baths, heated towel rails and sleek contemporary finishes. Four bedrooms sit on the first floor, including the impressive principal suite, complete with a dressing room, en-suite bathroom and a Juliet balcony that opens up to sweeping rural views. The second floor is a private retreat of its own, offering a bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and handy store room, ideal for teenagers, guests or multigenerational living. Outside, Rose Cottage truly comes into bloom. The expansive landscaped garden enjoys tranquil countryside views, a generous patio for outdoor entertaining and a detached outbuilding that can serve as a carport, sheltered entertaining space or additional storage. Multiple access points from the house blur the lines between indoors and out, encouraging an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A double garage, extensive gravel driveway and ample off-road parking ensure practicality, while two gated entrances provide easy access and flexible parking options. The covered outdoor area, with its rustic wooden beams and ambient lighting, is perfect for alfresco dining and evening gatherings. With its attractive brick façade, modern windows and elegant balcony, kerb appeal is well and truly in full flower. Perfectly positioned in Whitmore, the property enjoys excellent local amenities, a nearby primary school and convenient access to the M6 and A500, making it as well connected as it is peaceful. Sow the seeds of your dream lifestyle today, book your viewing and watch your future blossom at Rose Cottage. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ROSE COTTAGE SNAPE HALL ROAD, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5HS | £132,000 | 06/07/2006 | 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] ROWAN HOUSE SNAPE HALL ROAD, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5HS | £782,500 | 09/09/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] MAER VISTA SNAPE HALL ROAD, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5HS | £475,000 | 09/05/2024 | Detached | | 24 APPLETON DRIVE, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5BT | £287,900 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 15 APPLETON DRIVE, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5BT | £270,000 | 24/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] HEATH HOUSE SNAPE HALL ROAD, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5HS | £802,500 | 27/03/2023 | Other | | 8A APPLETON DRIVE, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5BT | £420,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached | | 5A APPLETON DRIVE, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5BT | £300,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached | | 9 HILLVIEW CRESCENT, BALDWINS GATE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DE | £285,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | NEWLANDS COMMON LANE, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5HF | £465,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached | | GREEN BANK COMMON LANE, WHITMORE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5HF | £468,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached | | 1 HILLVIEW CRESCENT, BALDWINS GATE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DE | £245,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £686,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £342,613 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £339,180 (76 Detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +224.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £825/mo - **Optimistic:** £908/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c7a307e) | £2,450/mo | 5 | 0.18 miles | Rightmove | | [Lymes Road, Butterton, Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 4DR](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ea7150c) | £4,950/mo | 5 | 2.53 miles | Rightmove | | [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 3.86 miles | Rightmove | | [Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1263f1) | £450/mo | — | 3.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Beresford Crescent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c843ca8) | £3,250/mo | 5 | 3.93 miles | Rightmove | | [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 4.58 miles | Rightmove | | [5 En-suite House Share](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/eb6073e) | £40/mo | 5 | 4.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 5.1 miles | Rightmove | | [The Avenue, Maybank, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c69d8c) | £2,995/mo | 5 | 5.39 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,656/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.05% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £70,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £56,000 *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 £560/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 0.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 163.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,853/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -14.5% *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:** 12.3% - **10y growth:** 24.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 53.8% ## 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)