# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST10 4AU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Saltersford Lane, Alton, ST10, ST10 4AU | | Price | £259,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | ## Description “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” This charming three-bedroom home embodies warmth, comfort, and countryside living. Nestled in the beautiful village of Alton in Staffordshire, you’ll be surrounded by scenic rural walks, rolling landscapes, and local treasures such as Alton Castle and Dimmingsdale, both just a stone’s throw away. Step inside and to your left you’ll find the inviting living room, bright and airy thanks to generous windows, and wonderfully cosy with its open fire, perfect for unwinding after a crisp countryside walk. The spacious kitchen truly is the heart of the home. With ample room for a dining table, it features an abundance of wood-effect shaker-style cabinetry and sleek black worktops, offering both style and functionality, ideal for cooking up your favourite dishes. An opening leads into the light-filled conservatory, the perfect spot to relax with a book or enjoy afternoon tea bathed in natural light. Downstairs is complete with a guest WC and a convenient utility alcove for additional appliances. Upstairs, the property boasts three comfortable double bedrooms, offering plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. The contemporary family bathroom features a practical shower-over-bath setup. Outside, the rear garden offers a lush lawn and patio area framed by mature shrubs, trees, hedgerows, and fencing, ideal for outdoor dining or simply soaking up the sunshine. Parking is taken care of with a generous driveway suitable for multiple vehicles, along with a useful garage, perfect for frosty mornings or extra storage. Alton itself offers a welcoming country pub and a handy convenience store for everyday essentials. For larger supermarkets, shops, and a wider choice of eateries, the nearby towns of Cheadle and Uttoxeter are only a quick ten-minute drive. And for thrill-seekers, the renowned Alton Towers theme park is practically on your doorstep! Whether you’re seeking a peaceful countryside retreat, a cosy family home, or a base for exploring all that Staffordshire has to offer, this delightful property ticks every box. Warm, welcoming, and wonderfully located, it’s ready to be loved by its next owners. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655083) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655084) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655085) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655086) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655087) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655089) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655092) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655093) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655094) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655095) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655096) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655097) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655098) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655099) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655109) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655111) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655112) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655113) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655114) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655115) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655116) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655117) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170151587/2655118) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/170151587/2655119) - All - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/170151587/2655120) - Site Plan ## 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] 12 SALTERSFORD LANE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AU | £155,700 | 24/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | BELLA VISTA LIME KILN LANE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AR | £210,000 | 11/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 UTTOXETER ROAD, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AT | £315,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 31 SALTERSFORD LANE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AU | £315,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] BEE COTTAGE, 17 SALTERSFORD LANE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AU | £330,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | HIGH VIEW LIME KILN LANE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4AR | £300,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | FERNLEA COTTAGES 32 CHEADLE ROAD, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4BH | £415,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 GLEN DRIVE, ALTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST10 4DJ | £345,000 | 10/02/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £266,900 (3 sales) **Area average:** £317,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £212,828 (37 Semi-detached, ST10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +21.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Staffordshire Moorlands). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £659/mo - **Realistic:** £732/mo - **Optimistic:** £805/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:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £91,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £73,200 *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:** -0.4% - **10y growth:** 55.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Staffordshire Moorlands; Semi-detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.5% - **5y growth (index):** 19.8% - **10y growth (index):** 53% ## 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)