# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TF9 1HS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 43 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE TF9 1HS |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £320,000 Dec 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 27/07/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,145

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£45)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8435-6323-9940-0658-4926)

## Description

**PROPERTY** **** ENVIABLY LOCATED NEXT TO THE SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL & OFFERED WITH NO UPWARD CHAIN!!  The spacious living accommodation provides an entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room, study and cloakroom/wc on the ground floor. Continuing onto the first floor you will a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The beautifully maintained rear garden has a shaped lawn with well stocked borders, established shrubs and ornamental trees. At the front of the property there is an attractive façade with lawned areas and planted shrubs and a driveway to the side that leads to the detached double garage, providing ample parking. We urge you not to delay viewing this impressive house as properties as good as these will not stay on the market for long! 

**LOCATION** **** Market Drayton is a popular North Shropshire market town on the Staffordshire/Cheshire borders. It is on the River Tern, between Shrewsbury and Stoke on Trent and was formerly known as Drayton in Hales and is listed in the Domesday Book. In 1245 King Henry III granted a charter for the weekly Wednesday market, giving the town its current title. The market is still held every Wednesday. The Shropshire Union Canal runs through the town and Market Drayton offers a wide variety of amenities such as schools, specialist and high street shops, supermarkets and health and leisure facilities. The larger centres of  Newcastle under Lyme, The Potteries, Crewe, Stafford, Telford and Shrewsbury are all within commutable distance. 

**ACCOMMODATION** **** Room measurements to follow. 

**ENTRANCE** **HALLWAY** **10' 10" x 6' 0" (3.3m x 1.83m)** Having a timber glazed main entrance door with triple aspect  wooden double glazed windows to the front  and side, stairs to first floor, under stairs storage, radiator and doors to the study, dining kitchen, cloakroom and door to; 

**LOUNGE** **17' 10" x 12' 10" (5.44m x 3.91m)** With feature brick and quarry tile inglenook fireplace housing log burner with double glazed windows either side, wooden double glazed window to the front, two radiators, coved ceiling, dado rail and French doors that lead to; 

**DINING** **ROOM** **12' 10" x 10' 4" (3.91m x 3.15m)** Having Upvc double glazed sliding doors to the rear garden, radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling and door to; 

**DINING** **KITCHEN** **15' 1" x 10' 4" (4.6m x 3.15m)** Having a range of wooden fitted wall, drawer and base units with work surfaces over, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and Bosch oven and grill, Whirlpool four burner halogen hob with extractor hood over, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, radiator, double glazed window to the rear and doors to hallway and; 

**RETURNING** **TO** **THE** **HALLWAY** ****  

**CLOAKROOM/WC** **** Having a low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, radiator and extractor fan. 

**STUDY** **10' 2" x 8' 10" (3.1m x 2.69m)** With double glazed window to the front, coved ceiling and radiator.  

**STAIRS** **TO** **FIRST** **FLOOR** **** With timber balustrade. 

**GALLERIED** **LANDING** **** With double glazed window to the front, double built in storage cupboard housing hot water tank and doors to;  

**MASTER** **BEDROOM** **13' 8" x 10' 4" (4.17m x 3.15m)** With duel aspect double glazed windows to the rear, two double built in wardrobes, radiator and door to;  

**EN-SUITE** **BATHROOM** **7' 3" x 5' 9" (2.21m x 1.75m)** Having a fitted suite that includes a paneled bath with electric shower over, vanity wash hand basin and low level wc. Also with radiator and double glazed window to the side.  

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 10" x 10' 4" (3.61m x 3.15m)** With two built in double wardrobes, radiator and double glazed window to the front. 

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **** **12' 7" x 8' 10" (3.84m x 2.69m)** With double glazed window to the rear and radiator. 

**BEDROOM** **FOUR** **8' 10" x 7' 11" (2.69m x 2.41m)** Having double glazed window to the front and radiator. 

**FAMILY** **BATHROOM** **10' 4" x 8' 0" (3.15m x 2.44m)** Having a fitted suite that includes a paneled bath with Mira shower over, glass shower screen, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and bidet. Also with radiator and double glazed window to the rear. 

**EXTERNALLY** **** **** The beautifully maintained rear garden has a shaped lawn with well stocked borders, established shrubs and ornamental trees. At the front of the property there is an attractive façade with lawned areas and planted shrubs and a driveway to the side that leads to the detached double garage, providing ample parking. 

**DOUBLE** **GARAGE** **** With up and over doors, power and light. 

**GARDENS** ****  

**ENERGY** **PERFORMANCE** **CERTIFICATE** **** The full energy performance certificate (EPC) is available for this property upon request. 

**FLOORPLAN** **** **** Not to scale. 

**SERVICES** **** **** We are advised that all mains services are available with gas central heating. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. 

**HOW** **TO** **FIND** **THE** **PROPERTY** **** Turn right out of our office onto Maer Lane and take the first right onto Smithfield Road. Take the first exit at the mini roundabout and turn right at the following mini roundabout. At the T junction, turn left onto Newcastle Road. Continue along over the canal bridge and then turn right into Millfield Drive. Follow the road straight ahead and then bear right continuing along until reaching the gated entrance to this property and two others. 

**TENURE** **** **** We are advised that the property is Freehold and this will be confirmed by the Vendors Solicitor during the Pre- Contract Enquiries. Vacant possession upon completion. 

**LOCAL** **AUTHORITY** **** **** Council tax enquiries, Revenues & Benefit, Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. 

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**SERVICES** **** **** We are advised that all mains services are available. Barbers have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings etc or services to this property, so cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is recommended to obtain confirmation from their Surveyor or Solicitor. 

**VIEWING** **ARRANGEMENTS** **** **** By arrangement with the Agents Office at Tower House, Maer Lane, Market Drayton, TF9 3SH: 

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**METHOD** **OF** **SALE** **** **** For Sale by Private Treaty. 

**DISCLAIMER** **PROPERTY** **DETAILS** **** **** For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales details as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances, and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The measurements given are approximate. 

**MD ** ****  

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/50940355/1651107) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/50940355/1651110) - EPC Front Page

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 43 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £320,000 | 08/12/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MILL COTTAGE, 2 BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £207,500 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 14 SAMBROOK CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NG | £430,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £450,000 | 11/09/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 45 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £558,000 | 31/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £650,000 | 19/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £379,500 | 14/02/2025 | Detached |
| 6 TALBOT MEWS, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HW | £239,995 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £505,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| THE ROBINS HINSLEY MILL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HP | £435,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| THE NOOK HINSLEY MILL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HP | £475,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| ROCK VILLA HINSLEY MILL LANE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HP | £475,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 19 BALMORAL DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1RJ | £258,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| FARNLEY BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £325,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £525,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £496,000 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 TALBOT MEWS, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HW | £239,995 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| HILLCREST 10 NEWCASTLE ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1PA | £390,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE BOUNDARY STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HE | £489,950 | 23/02/2022 | Detached |
| THE GABLES BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £462,000 | 22/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 27 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £310,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| THE OLD FORGE STAFFORD STREET, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HE | £263,500 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 MILLFIELD DRIVE, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HS | £410,000 | 04/10/2021 | Detached |
| 1 SAMBROOK CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NG | £445,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| COPTHORNE BETTON ROAD, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1HH | £265,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 25 SAMBROOK CRESCENT, MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE, TF9 1NG | £360,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £475,944 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £360,059 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £469,519 (66 Detached, TF9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £735/mo
- **Realistic:** £817/mo
- **Optimistic:** £899/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £81,700

*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:** £2,303/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.2%
- **10y growth:** 56.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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