# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (ST10 4BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Gallows Green, Alton, ST10 4BN | | Price | £650,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | ## 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.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164716) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164719) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164720) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164722) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164724) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164726) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164727) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164729) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164731) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164734) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164736) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164738) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164740) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164742) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164744) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164746) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164747) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164749) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164751) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164753) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164755) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173681774/164757) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173681774/164759) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/173681774/164761) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/173681774/164763) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173681774/164765) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £373,738 (50 Detached, ST10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +73.9% ## 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:** 0.11% (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:** 30.3% - **10y growth:** 71.1% ## 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)