For sale Cottage

Gallows Green

Alton, ST10 4BN

3 beds 2 baths Listed 25 Mar 2026 (-80d)

£650,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

D

Local average

£373,738 (+73.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,390 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning stone-built cottage full of character
  • Skilfully extended and beautifully presented
  • Living dining kitchen with bi-fold doors
  • Ground floor study
  • Luxury ensuite to master
  • Generous landscaped gardens
  • Extensive parking and detached garage
  • EPC rating D / Council tax band D
  • No chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

** ** Located in a picturesque village setting, surrounded by local amenities, green spaces, and serene walking routes, this property is ideal for families and couples alike looking for a tranquil retreat.

Entrance to the property is via the entrance lobby with tiled flooring, vertical radiator and oak latch doors leading into the utility room and inner hallway. The heart of this home is undoubtedly its kitchen, which provides ample space for soft furnishings and a breakfast table. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of high-quality units with granite worksurfaces as well as a matching island which incorporates a breakfast bar and inset sink with mixer tap and an integrated dishwasher, there is space for a range cooker with extractor hood over and an American style fridge freezer. This exceptional light and bright space has underfloor heating and bifold doors providing stunning views of the garden and access out onto the rear patio and the ceiling features exposed oak beams and Velux skylights. The utility room is an unusually generous space with an extensive range of kitchen units with melamine finished worktops and an inset one and a half bowl sink unit. There is plenty of space for appliances and hanging space for coats. Moving through the property into the spacious inner hallway with beamed ceilings, window to the front, oak latch door into the main reception rooms, archway to a useful study area and stairs rising to the first floor with a half landing providing access to the shower room. The luxury shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a wall mounted washbasin, low flush WC and a large walk-in shower, chrome heated towel rail, underfloor heating and window to the rear. The cosy dining room sits on the opposite side of the hallway and features exposed beams and a feature stone fireplace with a log burning stove, there is a window to the rear, an oak latch door into the living room, full height windows and a fully glazed door that opens into the conservatory.
The conservatory is a lovely room that can be used year-round with wrap around views of the garden, low stone dressed walls, glass roof with fitted blinds, ceiling fan lights, power and electric heating. The living room is generously proportioned with windows and French doors providing views of the garden a window to the rear, beamed ceiling an exposed original stone feature wall and an elegant fireplace with another log burning stove.
On the first floor stairs lead to a landing with a window to the front and latch doors leading off to the bedrooms.
The large master bedroom enjoys double aspect windows and exposed beams as well as fitted wardrobes. The ensuite bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with a luxury three-piece suite featuring a stunning claw foot roll top bath, pedestal washbasin, low flush WC window to the front, period style tile radiator. Bedroom two has fitted wardrobes and a window overlooking the rear garden and bedroom three also overlooks the garden.

Outside the property is enclosed by mature hedging providing a high degree of privacy. Lovely landscaped gardens include manicured lawns with herbaceous borders, ornamental trees and block paved pathways leading to a stone flagged patio. The spacious gravelled driveway provides extensive parking with a detached single garage.

Tenure: Freehold (purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the tenure via their legal representative).
Please note: It is quite common for some properties to have a Ring doorbell and internal recording devices.
Property construction: Standard Parking: Drive Electricity supply: Mains Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains Heating: Mains gas (Purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability).
Broadband type: Fibre
See Ofcom link for speed:
Mobile signal/coverage: See Ofcom link
Local Authority/Tax Band: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council / Tax Band D
Useful Websites:
Our Ref: JGA16032026
The property information provided by John German Estate Agents Ltd is based on enquiries made of the vendor and from information available in the public domain. If there is any point on which you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Please note if your enquiry is of a legal or structural nature, we advise you to seek advice from a qualified professional in their relevant field.
We are required by law to comply fully with The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and as such need to complete AML ID verification and proof / source of funds checks on all buyers and, where relevant, cash donors once an offer is accepted on a property. We use the Checkboard app to complete the necessary checks, this is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. With effect from 1st March 2025 a non-refundable compliance fee of £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer / donor will be required to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.


 

Listed by

Uttoxeter

John German

Reference: 173681774

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Homesteads, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 64 87 88 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
1 Summerhill, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 58 88 98 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
1 Summerhill, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 30 80 99 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Abbey Wood View, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 64 82 168 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Beech Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 46 71 67 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
Beech Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 38 81 63 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
Cherry Garth, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 52 81 70 m² Detached
Dimbletop, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 67 87 96 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Dovecote Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 84 93 128 m² Detached
Hollybush Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 69 79 136 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Rose Cottage Bungalow, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 95 95 124 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached
Rose Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 81 90 118 m² Detached
Rose Cottage, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 42 81 108 m² Detached
Rydings, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 83 88 201 m² Detached
The Garden House, Gallows Green, Alton, STOKE-ON-TRENT 77 83 200 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £650,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
28 SHIRLEY DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BB £455,000 19/12/2025 Detached
ASH GROVE TYTHE BARN, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AZ £390,000 18/12/2025 Detached
4 SHIRLEY DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BB £535,000 28/11/2025 Detached
28 GLEN DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4DJ £470,000 14/11/2022 Detached
2 SHIRLEY DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BB £485,000 17/08/2022 Detached
FOX HOUSE TYTHE BARN, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AZ £425,000 19/08/2021 Detached
1 SHIRLEY DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BB £440,000 28/06/2021 Detached
33 SHIRLEY DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BB £310,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Area average: £438,750 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 30.3%
10y growth 71.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Staffordshire Moorlands. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 16.9%
10y (index) 52.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Staffordshire Moorlands. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £645/mo
Realistic £717/mo
Optimistic £789/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Staffordshire Moorlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Allotment Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Denstone Road 0.3 miles
Bus stop Saltersford Lane 0.3 miles
Shop Londis 0.4 miles
Shop Alton Newsagents 0.4 miles
Train station Alton Towers Car Park 1.3 miles
Train station Runaway Mine Train 1.3 miles
Hospital Cheadle Hosptal 4.0 miles
Hospital Saint Oswald's Hospital 7.2 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 10.7 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Peter's CofE Academy Alton Primary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Nov 2011
Denstone College Other 1.5 miles (No rating)
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone Primary 2.0 miles Good — 10 Jan 2012
The Valley Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 2 May 2024
The Faber Catholic Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 9 Dec 2011

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.11%
Max investor price (0.8%) £89,625
Target investor price (1%) £71,700
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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