# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST10 3HG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 DOVE WAY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, WATERHOUSES, STAFFORDSHIRE ST10 3HG |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £210,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 07/09/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £574/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- X (£1,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0687-3009-4201-9249-4200)

## Description

Abode are delighted to present this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, offering tandem off-road parking for two vehicles and a generously sized, enclosed rear garden. The property benefits from double glazing throughout, and spacious living accommodation arranged over two floors.

Located in the highly desirable village of Waterhouses, with its picturesque countryside, the property is within easy reach of local amenities, including a shop, doctor’s surgery, and primary school. Additionally, it’s just a short drive to the nearby towns of Ashbourne, Leek, and Cheadle. There is an abundance of countryside walks, and the property is situated only a short distance from the Manifold Track.

In brief, the accommodation comprises;- an entrance hallway, WC, kitchen diner and living room to the ground floor. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Perfectly suited to first-time buyers, those looking to upsize, or those wishing to downsize, early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment!

**Entrance Hallway** - Composite door leading in from the front, central heating radiator, stairs leading up to the first floor.

**Wc** - WC, wash hand basin with storage cupboard below and tiled splash back, central heating radiator, boiler and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

**Living Room** - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation and patio doors leading out to the garden, central heating radiator heating radiator and electric feature fireplace.

**Kitchen Diner** - Base and eye level units with complimentary worktops, stainless steel sink with draining board, integrated cooker and hob with extractor hood above. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and composite door leading out into the garden. Central heating radiator, ample space for a dining table and chairs and under stairs storage area.

**Landing** - Loft access, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

**Bedroom** - UPVC double closed window to the rear elevation and central heating radiator.

**Bedroom** - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator and panelling.

**Bedroom** - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator and airing cupboard.

**Bathroom** - White suite comprising;- WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over and glass shower screen. Partially tiled walls, central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

**Outside** - To the side of the property there is tandem off road parking for two vehicles, with gated access to the rear garden.

The rear garden is enclosed and mainly laid to patio, with lawned area, outside water tap and space for a garden shed.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/174967589/251699) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £210,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £158,000 | 30/04/2007 | Semi-detached |
| 8 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £106,995 | 20/08/2004 | Semi-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] 6 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £300,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £185,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 59 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £220,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WATERFALL LANE, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HT | £280,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 DOVE WAY, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HG | £245,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 7 HAMPS VALLEY ROAD, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3LJ | £215,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 42 WATERFALL LANE, WATERHOUSES, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 3HT | £306,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £237,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £267,000 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £205,675 (31 Semi-detached, ST10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +14.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £645/mo
- **Realistic:** £717/mo
- **Optimistic:** £789/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £89,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £71,700

*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:** £3,310/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.5%
- **10y growth:** 29.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 55.8%

## 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)
