# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST12 9DH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HAWTHORNE COTTAGE, 19, STATION ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, BARLASTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST12 9DH | | Price | £580,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £390,000 Dec 2018 | ## Description Presenting a superb opportunity to own a distinguished four bedroom detached property, located in the heart of Barlaston and ideally situated close to local shops and the picturesque canal path. This exceptional residence seamlessly blends timeless character with modern comforts, offering generous and versatile accommodation throughout. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a hallway that leads to two impressive reception rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide flexible living and entertaining space, both with fireplaces and large windows that ensure an abundance of natural light. The outstanding open plan kitchen diner forms the heart of the home, boasting a range of high-quality integrated appliances and ample space for dining and socialising, making it ideal for family gatherings and entertaining guests. A dedicated ground floor office provides a quiet and practical space for those who work from home or require a study area. The property also benefits from a convenient downstairs WC, enhancing every-day practicality. The tandem garage offers extensive storage and parking options, with the rear section currently utilised as a gym, catering perfectly to modern lifestyles and fitness enthusiasts. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four spacious bedrooms, each well-proportioned and thoughtfully arranged to accommodate family members or guests in comfort. The principal bedroom is complemented by a stylish en-suite shower room, while a second bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite, providing privacy and convenience. The remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, featuring modern fittings and a tasteful design. Throughout the property, the décor is neutral, allowing new owners to easily personalise the space to their own tastes. Externally the property continues to impress with a generous driveway, good size lawn to side and a private garden to rear with a brick BBQ and patio space. With its prime location in a sought-after village setting, outstanding living and entertaining spaces, and a wealth of desirable features including a gym, office, and multiple bathrooms, this property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special family home in Barlaston. ## Property Photos - ![Externally](/listings/photos/89103279/574932) - Externally - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89103279/574933) - ![Externally](/listings/photos/89103279/574934) - Externally - ![Externally](/listings/photos/89103279/574935) - Externally - ![Family room](/listings/photos/89103279/574936) - Family room - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89103279/574937) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89103279/574938) - Lounge - ![Family room](/listings/photos/89103279/574939) - Family room - ![Open plan kitchen/dining room](/listings/photos/89103279/574940) - Open plan kitchen/dining room - ![Open plan kitchen/dining room](/listings/photos/89103279/574941) - Open plan kitchen/dining room - ![Open plan kitchen/dining room](/listings/photos/89103279/574942) - Open plan kitchen/dining room - ![Open plan kitchen/dining room](/listings/photos/89103279/574943) - Open plan kitchen/dining room - ![Ground floor W.C](/listings/photos/89103279/574944) - Ground floor W.C - ![Office](/listings/photos/89103279/574945) - Office - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89103279/574946) - ![Entrance hallway](/listings/photos/89103279/574947) - Entrance hallway - ![Landing](/listings/photos/89103279/574948) - Landing - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/89103279/574949) - Master bedroom - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/89103279/574950) - Master bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/89103279/574951) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom two](/listings/photos/89103279/574952) - Bedroom two - ![Bedroom three](/listings/photos/89103279/574953) - Bedroom three - ![Bedroom four](/listings/photos/89103279/574954) - Bedroom four - ![Bedroom four](/listings/photos/89103279/574955) - Bedroom four - ![Family bathroom](/listings/photos/89103279/574956) - Family bathroom - ![Family bathroom](/listings/photos/89103279/574957) - Family bathroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89103279/574958) - ![Externally](/listings/photos/89103279/574959) - Externally - ![Externally](/listings/photos/89103279/574960) - Externally - ![Externally](/listings/photos/89103279/574961) - Externally - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89103279/574962) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89103279/574963) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/89103279/574966) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HAWTHORNE COTTAGE, 19 STATION ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DH | £390,000 | 14/12/2018 | Detached | | HAWTHORNE COTTAGE, 19 STATION ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DH | £355,000 | 22/06/2007 | Detached | | HAWTHORNE COTTAGE, 19 STATION ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DH | £117,000 | 04/07/1997 | Detached | | HAWTHORNE COTTAGE, 19 STATION ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DH | £100,000 | 28/09/1995 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 OLD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EQ | £467,500 | 31/07/2025 | Detached | | 5 OLD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EQ | £470,000 | 28/06/2024 | Detached | | 29 OLD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EQ | £475,000 | 03/05/2024 | Detached | | 17 WHITETHORN AVENUE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EF | £295,950 | 05/07/2023 | Detached | | THE BOATYARD BOATYARD LANE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DJ | £925,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached | | 6 CANAL SIDE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DZ | £530,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 80 MEAFORD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EB | £345,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached | | 58 MEAFORD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EB | £230,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached | | 23 OLD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EQ | £725,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | 20 TITTENSOR ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DN | £495,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached | | 3 THE ROCKERY, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9ET | £582,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 15 TITTENSOR ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9DN | £330,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached | | 7 MEAFORD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EE | £550,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | | 2 OLD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EQ | £415,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 73A MEAFORD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EE | £495,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | 59 MEAFORD ROAD, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EE | £380,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 6 WHITETHORN AVENUE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST12 9EF | £265,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £469,144 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £491,000 (8 Detached, ST12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +18.1% ## 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 Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Winghouse Lane, ST12 | £2,475/mo | 4 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,475/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £309,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £247,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,475/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-82/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -10.9% - **10y growth:** 7.4% ## 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)