# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST16 3UN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE ST16 3UN | | Price | £124,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £122,500 May 2008 | ## Description DIRECTIONS: Leave Stafford town centre via the A518 Weston Road. At the University Island, turn left onto Beaconside Road. Take the third turning left into Portal Road. Turn left then right into Newall Avenue. Continue to the cross road with Tedder Road, then continue over into Helen Sharman Drive, then the first turning right is Grissom Close. Number * can be found on the right hand side of the road, and is evidenced by a Clothier & Day for sale board. Grissom Close is situated on the east side of the county town of Stafford, and is approximately 1.25 miles from the town centre, with it's wide range of high street shops, mainline Intercity railway station, general hospital and university. Stafford has direct access to the national motorway network via the M6, which also gives access to the M6 Toll Road. Accommodation in brief: RECEPTION HALLWAY. FRONT FACING RE-FITTED KITCHEN. REAR FACING LOUNGE/DINING ROOM. TWO GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS. FAMILY BATHROOM. DOUBLE GLAZED. CENTRAL HEATING. FRONT & REAR GARDENS. AMPLE PARKING. INTERNAL VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL. IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS/INVESTMENT. Accommodation In Detail: The property is entranced via a timber and glazed Kentucky style door which gives access to RECEPTION HALLWAY Having door to the front facing Kitchen and door to the rear facing Lounge. Panel radiator with radiator cover. Laminate laid flooring. Power point. Telephone point. Wall mounted electricity consumer unit. KITCHEN (2.80m (9ft 3ins) x 2.85m (9ft 3ins)) This re-fitted Kitchen has a front facing timber framed double glazed window. There is a full range of matching base and wall units in a white finish. The work surfaces are in black/grey granite effect finish, ample base cupboards, base drawer units, wall cupboards and wall display cupboards are provided. There is a one and a half bowl single drainer sink top with high neck chrome mixer tap. Space and plumbing is provided for automatic washing machine and space is also provided for a slot in cooker. There is a stainless steel splash back to the space along with matching extractor hood above. There is a tall larder storage cupboard with space to the side for an upright refrigerator/freezer. Part tiled walls are provided. Tiled flooring. Panel radiator. Power points. LOUNGE (4.10m (13ft 5ins) x 3.95m (12ft 11ins)) This good size Lounge has a rear facing timber framed double glazed window, along with UPVC double width French style doors. There is a timber fire surround with fitted gas fire. Cornice to ceiling. Smoke alarm. Wall light points. Panel radiator. Ample power points and television point. Open plan stairs lead from this room and give access to LANDING AREA Having side facing timber framed double glazed window. Power point. Access to loft space. BEDROOM 1 (4.10m (13ft 6ins) x 2.85m (9ft 3ins)) Having two front facing timber framed double glazed windows. Panel radiator. Power points. BEDROOM 2 (2.20m (7ft 2ins) excluding the door recess area x 2.90m (9ft 5ins)) Having rear facing timber framed double glazed window. Panel radiator. Power points. There is a door which gives access to a good size airing cupboard, which houses the Baxi gas combination boiler for both central heating and hot water. BATHROOM Having rear facing timber framed double glazed window. There is a panel bath with chrome pillar taps and wall mounted overhead Triton shower, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome pillar taps, close coupled WC. Part tiled walls. Electric extractor fan. Chrome plated towel rail/radiator. OUTSIDE There is a lawn laid front garden along with tarmacadam laid parking area for several vehicles. Slab pathway leads to the property and along side where access is provided to the rear garden, which is fully enclosed with panel fencing, slab laid patio area, good size central lawned area with shaped and stocked borders. There is a recess area to the garden, where there is a timber garden storage shed. TENURE We are advised Freehold, confirmation to be obtained from the Vendors Solicitors. SERVICES All mains services are connected. Telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and Purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. Listed for sale on 19th January 2008. THE PROPERTY IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO CONTRACT VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION ## Property Photos - ![Front View](/listings/photos/19174025/1145774) - Front View - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/19174025/1145776) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/19174025/1145778) - Kitchen - ![Garden](/listings/photos/19174025/1145780) - Garden - ![EPC](/listings/photos/19174025/1145782) - EPC ## Floorplans - ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/19174025/1145786) - Ground Floor - ![First Floor](/listings/photos/19174025/1145793) - First Floor ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3976126 - **Address:** 4 Grissom Close, STAFFORD, ST16 3UN - **Certificate Issued:** 14/08/2006 - **Work Completed:** 31/07/2006 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £122,500 | 16/05/2008 | 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] 7 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £155,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 ALDRIN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SZ | £172,500 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 33 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £175,000 | 13/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 41 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £160,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 BYRON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NY | £150,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QB | £176,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 ALDRIN CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SZ | £140,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 11 GRISSOM CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UN | £162,500 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QB | £141,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 57 ARMSTRONG AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3UW | £155,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 HELEN SHARMAN DRIVE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3SY | £152,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3RD | £107,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3RD | £111,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 DOUGLAS ROAD WEST, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NX | £170,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 59 TRENCHARD AVENUE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3RD | £120,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 BYRON CLOSE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3NY | £196,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 56 DICKSON ROAD, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST16 3QG | £175,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £163,125 (4 sales) **Area average:** £151,192 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £216,432 (31 Semi-detached, ST16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -42.3% ## 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):** £623/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Charnley Road, ST16 | £945/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £945/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.76% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £94,500 *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 £945/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11× - **Monthly cashflow:** £333/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.5% - **10y growth:** 29% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 6.1% - **5y growth (index):** 28.5% - **10y growth (index):** 54.2% ## 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)