# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST18 0AJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 31 KINGS DRIVE, STAFFORD, HOPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST18 0AJ | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 132 m² | | Last sold | £280,000 May 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/11/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £836/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9360-2398-1190-2499-8155) ## Description Call us **9AM - 9PM** -**7 **days a week, **365** days a year! Become king of the castle in this architecturally striking home, elevated perfectly to enjoy the best of the surrounding countryside! Situated on sought-after Kings Drive in the charming village of Hopton, this exceptional four-bedroom detached residence offers an outstanding blend of striking modernist architecture, contemporary living and picturesque rural surroundings. Perfectly positioned for those seeking countryside tranquillity without compromising on connectivity, the village remains within easy reach of Stafford town centre, offering an excellent range of amenities, commuter links and a mainline railway station. Designed with style and functionality in mind, the accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, complemented by a guest WC and a versatile fourth bedroom on the ground floor. The first floor showcases the heart of the home - a superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, flooded with natural light and finished to a high contemporary standard. The modern fitted kitchen seamlessly flows into the living area, while doors open onto a generous balcony enjoying far-reaching rural views, creating the ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing. A further utility room adds additional practicality. The upper floor hosts three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, while bedroom two enjoys direct access to the garden through glazed doors, adding a unique connection to the outdoor space. Completing the accommodation is a stylish modern bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower cubicle. Externally, the property continues to impress with a driveway providing ample off-road parking, a detached garage with adjoining carport, and a garden area ideal for enjoying the surrounding countryside setting. A truly distinctive home, combining architectural flair with flexible modern living in an enviable village location. This superb property is also being offered for sale with no upward chain.   EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724184) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724186) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724193) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724198) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724199) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724201) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724203) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724204) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724205) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724206) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724207) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89058537/724208) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/89058537/724209) - All - ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/89058537/724210) - Ground Floor - ![First Floor](/listings/photos/89058537/724211) - First Floor ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/89058537/724212) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £280,000 | 06/05/2005 | Detached | | 31 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £205,000 | 16/08/2002 | 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] 30 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £455,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached | | WILLOW BANK WILMORE HILL LANE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AW | £430,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 KINGS DRIVE, HOPTON, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST18 0AJ | £445,000 | 01/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £450,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £430,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £509,354 (45 Detached, ST18, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £802/mo - **Realistic:** £891/mo - **Optimistic:** £980/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:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,100 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,220/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.1% - **10y growth:** 70.9% ## 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)