# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST16 1FQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 29 SANDPIPER DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 1FQ | | Price | £435,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £339,250 May 2018 | ## Description Wanting that holiday feeling all year around? Welcome to your very own staycation retreat on Sandpiper Drive - a home designed to feel like checking into a boutique hotel, every single day! Stepping into the welcoming entrance hall complete with a convenient WC and handy under stairs storage, perfect for keeping everyday life neatly tucked away. The elegant living room stretches the full length of the house, bathed in natural light from double aspect windows - ideal for cosy evenings or entertaining guests! At the heart of the home sits the impressive kitchen and dining area. Complete with units, integrated appliances and a generous kitchen island, this space creates the perfect setting for everything from casual breakfasts to hosting dinner parties! Patio doors open seamlessly onto the rear garden, letting indoor dining spill effortlessly into outdoor living. Tucked away at the back is a practical utility room with side access - the behind-the-scenes area that keeps everything running smoothly! The first floor offers four beautifully sized bedrooms, each ready to become a comfortable guest room for family and friends. One enjoys its own ensuite shower room, while the well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Occupying the entire top floor is the show-stopping master suite - your private penthouse retreat. Flooded with light from the skylights and a front-facing window, this luxurious space feels wonderfully open and tranquil. A dressing area, built-in wardrobes and additional storage create boutique-hotel practicality, while the spacious ensuite bathroom - complete with bath and separate shower - provides the perfect place to unwind after a long day! Outside, the home continues to impress. Positioned on a desirable corner plot, there is a generous driveway and a double garage with up-and-over doors - plenty of room for family life and visiting guests alike. The rear garden offers a lush green lawn and charming fruit trees, creating a peaceful outdoor escape. And it doesn’t stop there, this family home is set within the great location having schools within walking distance, easy access to handy commuter links and plenty of local amenities close by. Sandpiper Drive isn’t just a home - it’s a lifestyle destination where every day feels like a getaway! Call now to arrange your viewing. EPC Rating: B ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100762) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100763) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100764) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100765) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100766) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100767) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100768) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100769) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100770) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100771) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100772) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100773) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100774) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100775) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100776) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100777) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100778) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100779) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100780) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100781) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100782) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100784) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173774693/100785) ## Floorplans - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/173774693/100786) - Site Plan - ![All](/listings/photos/173774693/100787) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173774693/100788) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 29 SANDPIPER DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FQ | £339,250 | 30/05/2018 | 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] 36 SANDPIPER DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FQ | £440,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached | | 6 MOORHEN GROVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FS | £290,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached | | 33 DOXEY FIELDS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1HJ | £195,000 | 16/06/2025 | Detached | | 6 TEAL WALK, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FR | £360,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 SANDPIPER DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FQ | £325,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 SANDPIPER DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FQ | £445,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 3 WIDGEONS REST, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FU | £240,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 12 LAPWING PLACE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FX | £340,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 SANDPIPER DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 1FQ | £325,000 | 16/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £383,750 (4 sales) **Area average:** £285,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £324,731 (26 Detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +34% ## 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 Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800 *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:** 15.2% - **10y growth:** 12.5% ## 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)