# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (ST9 9QA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HOLMFIELD COTTAGE, MICKLEA LANE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, LONGSDON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST9 9QA | | Price | £575,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £370,000 Mar 2017 | ## Description Selling with NO CHAIN, Whittaker and Biggs are pleased to offer to the market this delightful detached house. Built in 1998, the property boasts a spacious layout, featuring an inviting reception room complete with log burner that provides ample space for relaxation and entertainment. With three well-proportioned bedrooms, this home is ideal for families or those seeking extra room for guests. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen diner, which creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for family meals and gatherings. The adjoining conservatory allows for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the overall sense of space and connection to the garden. Additionally, the lower ground floor room offers versatility, serving as a fourth bedroom or a second reception room, catering to your individual needs. Parking is a breeze with a large driveway that accommodates multiple vehicles, complemented by dual access and a garage for added convenience. This property is being sold with no chain, making it an attractive option for those looking to move in swiftly. With its desirable location and generous living space, this home on Micklea Lane is a wonderful opportunity for anyone seeking a peaceful yet accessible lifestyle in Longsdon. Don't miss the chance to make this charming property your own. Call Whittaker & Biggs on to book your viewing. **Ground Floor** - **Hallway** - 3.09 x 1.63 (10'1" x 5'4") - UPVC double glazed door with transom window to the frontage, stairs down to the lower ground floor, radiator. **Sitting Room** - 5.49 x 3.80 (18'0" x 12'5") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, UPVC double glazed window to the rear, two radiators, Stovax log burner, ceiling speakers, stairs to the first floor. **Kitchen** - 5.47 x 2.81 (17'11" x 9'2") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear, high gloss units to the base and eye level, peninsula, granite worktop, Rangemaster six ring oven, extractor hood, ceramic butler sink, chrome mixer tap, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, integral Bosch washing machine, space for an American style fridge freezer, green column radiator, cupboard housing the Baxi combi boiler. **Dining Area** - 3.30 x 3.28 (10'9" x 10'9") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, UPVC double glazed door to the rear, two Keylite skylights, radiator. **Conservatory** - 3.85 x 3.81 (12'7" x 12'5") - UPVC double glazed construction, polycarbonate roof, French doors to the side aspect, two radiators. **Wc** - 1.88 x 0.70 (6'2" x 2'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, vanity wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap, low level WC, radiator. **Lower Ground Floor** - **Bedroom Four / Reception Two** - 5.25 x 3.69 (17'2" x 12'1") - UPVC double glazed patio doors to the rear, two UPVC double glazed windows to the side aspect, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, pedestrian door to the garage. **Garage** - 5.80 x 2.74 (19'0" x 8'11") - Metal up-and-over door, wood glazed window to the rear, power and light. **First Floor** - **Landing** - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, loft hatch, built in storage cupboard. **Bathroom** - 1.90 x 1.73 (6'2" x 5'8") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, double ended bath, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap, low level WC, white ladder radiator, partly tiled. **Bedroom One** - 4.20 x 2.82 (13'9" x 9'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, built in storage cupboard, radiator. **En-Suite** - 2.81 x 1.07 (9'2" x 3'6") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, walk-in shower enclosure, electric Redring shower, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome mixer tap, low level WC, chrome ladder radiator, extractor fan, inset ceiling spotlights, fully tiled. **Bedroom Two** - 3.07 x 2.64 (10'0" x 8'7") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, radiator, built in storage cupboard. **Bedroom Three** - 3.76 x 1.91 (12'4" x 6'3") - UPVC double glazed window to the frontage, radiator. **Externally** - To the frontage, tarmacadam driveway with dual access, dry stone wall, gated access to the rear. Externally to the rear, area laid to lawn, two patios, timber summer house, mature trees and shrubs, timber swing. **Aml Regulations** - We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler. You will receive a link via email from Movebutler once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable. ## Property Photos - ![Frontage](/listings/photos/172811747/142522) - Frontage - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/172811747/142525) - Kitchen Diner - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/172811747/142529) - Kitchen Diner - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/172811747/142531) - Kitchen Diner - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/172811747/142535) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/172811747/142537) - Sitting Room - ![Log Burner](/listings/photos/172811747/142539) - Log Burner - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/172811747/142541) - Conservatory - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/172811747/142543) - Conservatory - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/172811747/142546) - Hallway - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/172811747/142549) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/172811747/142552) - Bedroom One - ![En-suite](/listings/photos/172811747/142556) - En-suite - ![En-suite](/listings/photos/172811747/142558) - En-suite - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/172811747/142560) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/172811747/142563) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/172811747/142566) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/172811747/142569) - Bedroom Three - ![Reception Two / Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/172811747/142571) - Reception Two / Bedroom Four - ![Reception Two / Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/172811747/142575) - Reception Two / Bedroom Four - ![20260226_124914514_iOS.jpg](/listings/photos/172811747/142579) - 20260226_124914514_iOS.jpg - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/172811747/142582) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/172811747/142584) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/172811747/142586) - Rear Aspect - ![Rear View](/listings/photos/172811747/142587) - Rear View - ![Frontage](/listings/photos/172811747/142589) - Frontage ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/172811747/142592) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/172811747/142596) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HOLMFIELD COTTAGE MICKLEA LANE, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QA | £370,000 | 17/03/2017 | Detached | | HOLMFIELD COTTAGE MICKLEA LANE, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QA | £380,000 | 09/05/2016 | Detached | | HOLMFIELD COTTAGE MICKLEA LANE, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QA | £35,000 | 30/01/1998 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | KINCRAIG DENFORD ROAD, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QG | £725,000 | 11/04/2023 | Detached | | CHAPEL SUTHERLAND ROAD, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QD | £408,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | EVERSLEY DENFORD ROAD, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QG | £628,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | STONE BARN FARM SUTHERLAND ROAD, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QD | £445,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached | | APPLETREE COTTAGE SUTHERLAND ROAD, LONGSDON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST9 9QD | £470,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £535,200 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £322,275 (18 Detached, ST9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +78.4% ## 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:** 0.12% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -5.3% - **10y growth:** 53.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 16.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.9% ## 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)