# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST17 0XR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APPLE HOUSE, ORCHARD LANE, STAFFORD, WOLSELEY BRIDGE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST17 0XR | | Price | £800,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 221 m² | | Last sold | £500,000 Jan 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/09/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £2,148/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,170 ### Recommendations - Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£70) - Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000) - High performance external doors (£4,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500) ## Description Apple House is a lovely detached modern family home situated in the hamlet of Wolseley and within easy reach of the county town of Stafford and Cannock Chase. The accommodation includes 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and 4 receptions as well as a double garage and private child friendly gardens to the rear. In summary an ideal well-presented family home in a popular location. Services, Utilities & Property Information Mains Gas and Drainage Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G /5G. We advise you to check with your provider. Broadband Availability: Ultrafast Broadband with speeds of up to 22 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload. Tenure: Freehold EPC: Rating C (Valid until 30 September 2034) Local Authority: Staffordshire County Council & Stafford Borough Council Council Tax Band: G Property Type: Detached House Construction Type: Standard (Brick) Off Road Parking and Double Garage Please click on the property brochure and the video tab for full details of this property, or for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Karl Rusk. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43577) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43584) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43588) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43593) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43597) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43601) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43605) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43609) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43626) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43631) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43649) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43655) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43660) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43666) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43692) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43703) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43716) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43718) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43723) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43724) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43727) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43729) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43730) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43735) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43737) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43739) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43741) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43742) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43743) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43744) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43745) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156457406/43746) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/156457406/43747) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/156457406/43748) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | APPLE HOUSE ORCHARD LANE, WOLSELEY BRIDGE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST17 0XR | £500,000 | 07/01/2005 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,104 (43 Detached, ST17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +95.5% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £88,800 *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:** £3,620/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)