# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST17 0DQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 61 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 0DQ | | Price | £890,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 273 m² | | Last sold | £885,000 Mar 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 02/10/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £1,509/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,600 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0878-6943-7240-0481-5934) ## Description Live the Dream in Weeping Cross — A 5-Bedroom Luxury Family Home That's All About Lifestyle, Space, and Serious Wow-Factor Set behind beautiful double wooden electric gates, this luxury five-bedroom family home in the ever-desirable Weeping Cross is the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and personality. From the moment you pull onto the huge driveway — with parking for four cars plus a heated double garage — you know you're about to see something special. You're just a short stroll from Cannock Chase AONB, ideal for family walks, bike rides, and weekends outdoors. The local community is second to none — top-rated schools, a Co-op, café bar Bod, and the award-winning Weeping Cross Fish Bar are all on your doorstep. This really is one of Stafford's most sought-after spots, and once you're here, you'll see why. Step inside and you're greeted by a bright, welcoming hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the home — open, stylish, and designed for modern family life. The main lounge sits to the front, a spacious haven perfect for relaxing or even converting into a home cinema. There's also a smaller reception room that's been a playroom and home office in its time — flexible space that grows with you. Then there's the kitchen-diner — the showstopper. Farmhouse charm meets contemporary design, complete with a statement range cooker, sleek modern appliances (yes, there's a wine fridge), and bi-fold doors that open up to the garden. This is the kind of room that brings people together — it's social, warm, and built for family life. You could easily fit a huge dining table, a sofa for relaxing, and there's still room to move. A handy utility room and downstairs WC finish off the ground floor perfectly.Upstairs, the home continues to impress. Five generous bedrooms all come with professionally fitted wardrobes, and a few even have built-in desks or dressing tables. One has a beautiful feature fireplace, another a charming window seat — little touches that make each space unique.And then there's the master suite. Dual Juliette balconies flood the room with light, there's space for a super king bed and a sofa, and the open en-suite bath is pure indulgence — imagine soaking with a glass of wine, stars above, and total peace.The family bathroom is just as striking, with a roll-top bath, double shower, and vintage touches that make it feel more like a boutique hotel than a family home.Now… let's talk about the garden.Step through those bi-folds and you're met with an outdoor space that's been designed for living. The large patio stretches across the back of the house, perfect for hosting summer BBQs or relaxing with a drink in hand. There's space for a huge hot tub (and yes, there's one here already), an outdoor shower, and even an outdoor kitchen setup that's ideal for al fresco dining. Beyond that, the generous lawn gives kids — and grown-ups — room to play, with space for goalposts, a trampoline, or just a good old-fashioned game of catch.And then there's the games room. With full-width bi-fold doors opening out onto the patio, it blurs the line between indoors and out. Inside, it's currently home to a pool table, darts board, and all the makings of the ultimate hangout — whether it's family movie night, a few drinks with friends, or the perfect party space, this room has it all.Every corner of this home has been thought through, offering not just space, but a lifestyle.Homes like this don't come up often — and if you miss it, you'll be the one Weeping (and definitely Cross) that you didn't make it yours!MATERIAL INFORMATION Tenure Type: Freehold Council Tax Band: F Construction Type: Traditional  Sources of Heating: Mains Gas  Sources of Electricity supply: Mains Sources of Water Supply: Mains Primary Arrangement for Sewerage: Broadband Connection: 1800 Mobile Signal/Coverage: Signal strength (0-4) EE: 3, Three: 3, O2: 4, Vodafone: 4 Parking: Large double garage & Large driveway  Building Safety: n/a Listed Property: no Restrictions: n/a Private Rights of Way: n/a Public Rights of Way: n/a Flooded in Last 5 Years: no Sources of Risk: n/a Flood Defences: n/a Planning Permission/Development Proposals: n/a Entrance Location: ///perform.walls.invest Accessibility Measures: n/a Located on a Coalfield: n/a Other Mining Related Activities: n/a ## Property Photos - ![DSC07314-DSC07318](/listings/photos/169731098/43846) - DSC07314-DSC07318 - ![DSC07454-DSC07458](/listings/photos/169731098/43850) - DSC07454-DSC07458 - ![DSC07289-DSC07293](/listings/photos/169731098/43853) - DSC07289-DSC07293 - ![DSC06979-DSC06983](/listings/photos/169731098/43857) - DSC06979-DSC06983 - ![DSC07059-DSC07063](/listings/photos/169731098/43861) - DSC07059-DSC07063 - ![DSC06964-DSC06968](/listings/photos/169731098/43863) - DSC06964-DSC06968 - ![DSC07649-DSC07653](/listings/photos/169731098/43867) - DSC07649-DSC07653 - ![DSC07199-DSC07203](/listings/photos/169731098/43871) - DSC07199-DSC07203 - ![DSC07234-DSC07238](/listings/photos/169731098/43875) - DSC07234-DSC07238 - ![DSC07564-DSC07568](/listings/photos/169731098/43880) - DSC07564-DSC07568 - ![DSC07139-DSC07143](/listings/photos/169731098/43884) - DSC07139-DSC07143 - ![DSC07169-DSC07173](/listings/photos/169731098/43887) - DSC07169-DSC07173 - ![DSC07399-DSC07403](/listings/photos/169731098/43892) - DSC07399-DSC07403 - ![DSC07079-DSC07083](/listings/photos/169731098/43895) - DSC07079-DSC07083 - ![DSC07364-DSC07368](/listings/photos/169731098/43899) - DSC07364-DSC07368 - ![DSC07449-DSC07453](/listings/photos/169731098/43902) - DSC07449-DSC07453 - ![DSC06944-DSC06948](/listings/photos/169731098/43907) - DSC06944-DSC06948 - ![DSC07209-DSC07213](/listings/photos/169731098/43912) - DSC07209-DSC07213 - ![DSC07409-DSC07413](/listings/photos/169731098/640637) - DSC07409-DSC07413 - ![DSC07234-DSC07238](/listings/photos/169731098/640638) - DSC07234-DSC07238 - ![DSC07244-DSC07248](/listings/photos/169731098/640639) - DSC07244-DSC07248 - ![DSC07019-DSC07023](/listings/photos/169731098/640640) - DSC07019-DSC07023 - ![DSC07099-DSC07103](/listings/photos/169731098/640641) - DSC07099-DSC07103 - ![DSC07169-DSC07173](/listings/photos/169731098/640642) - DSC07169-DSC07173 ## Floorplans - ![61WeepingCross-High](/listings/photos/169731098/43917) - 61WeepingCross-High - ![61WeepingCross](/listings/photos/169731098/43922) - 61WeepingCross ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/169731098/43925) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 61 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ | £885,000 | 22/03/2024 | Detached | | 61 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ | £431,500 | 13/06/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WE | £532,500 | 06/08/2025 | Detached | | 108 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0ER | £340,000 | 16/07/2025 | Detached | | 16 STOCKTON LANE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0JT | £395,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 49 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DQ | £540,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 11 CLEVEDON AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DJ | £310,000 | 18/10/2023 | Detached | | 4 BURNHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PD | £417,000 | 11/10/2023 | Detached | | 14 BURNHAM AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PD | £320,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached | | 45 WIDECOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HX | £330,000 | 04/07/2023 | Detached | | 80 WEEPING CROSS, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0DL | £450,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 12 APPLEDORE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EW | £425,000 | 21/03/2023 | Detached | | 44 DAWLISH AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0EU | £365,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 13 RADSTOCK CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PE | £255,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached | | 10 BREAN ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PA | £393,000 | 23/02/2023 | Detached | | 114 BODMIN AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0ES | £335,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 29 GLASTONBURY CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0PB | £320,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 29 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WE | £449,330 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 15 CONSTABLE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WG | £569,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WF | £519,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 4 SERGEANT WAY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WF | £487,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | 35 WIDECOMBE AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0HX | £352,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | 23 CONSTABLE CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0WG | £589,995 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £540,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £407,791 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,104 (43 Detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +117.5% ## 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 Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Detached House, Bluebell Hollow, ST17 | £1,650/mo | 5 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,650/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £206,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £165,000 *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 £1,650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 44.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,045/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.5% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,260/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6% - **10y growth:** 46.7% ## 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)