# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST7 1XJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 RECTORY GARDENS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, TALKE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST7 1XJ | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 122 m² | | Last sold | £167,500 Apr 2012 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 26/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,133/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2683-2670-2526-7021) ## Description **Rectify your property search with this stunning four-bedroom detached dream on Rectory Gardens, Talke!** Tucked away on a quiet and highly desirable cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented home offers space, style, and everything a growing family could wish for. Boasting exceptional kerb appeal, the property benefits from two generous driveways—one positioned opposite and another to the front and side—providing ample parking for multiple vehicles. Step inside to a welcoming entrance hall with convenient under-stairs storage, leading to a bright and spacious dining room at the front, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying family meals. To the rear, the impressive lounge is a true showstopper, featuring patio doors opening onto the garden and a charming fireplace with a multi-fuel stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The modern kitchen is equally stunning, complete with sleek high-gloss cabinetry, a built-in Neff Slide&Hide oven, and a drinks chiller, while a separate laundry room offers additional storage and space to keep appliances neatly tucked away, with access to the rear garden. A handy downstairs WC completes the ground floor. Upstairs, the sense of space continues with four generously sized bedrooms, including a superb master with fitted wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room, alongside three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom featuring a luxurious Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment. Outside, the low-maintenance tiered garden is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, with a pebbled area, paved patio, and decorative flowerbeds, as well as two useful outbuildings for storage. The property is further enhanced by a single garage with electric and roller shutter door. This is a truly exceptional home in a sought-after location.  **Contact Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Today!** ** ** **ROOM DETAILS ** **INTERIOR** **GROUND FLOOR** Entrance Hall – Double glaze front door, double glazed window, radiator, under stairs storage  Dining Room - Double glazed window, fitted blind, radiator  WC/Cloakroom – Hand wash basin, low level WC, radiator, extractor fan, tiled above basin  Living Room – Double glazed double opening cap patio door, two double glazed windows, fireplace with multi fuel stove, two radiators Kitchen - Two double eyes windows with fitted blinds, range of wall and bass cupboard units, Work surfaces, matching breakfast bar, belt under Neff sliding glide cooker, induction hob, glass splashback, cooker hood, sink half bowl and drainer, integrated drinks chiller, tiled floor, radiator  Laundry - Double glazed rear door, works surface, space for washing machine, space fridge freezer, central heating combination boiler, radiator, tiled floor   **FIRST FLOOR**  Landing – Airing cupboard, loft access  Main bedroom – Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator  En suite shower room - Double glazed window, shower cubicle, low-level WC, hand wash basin, radiator, extractor fan, tiled above basin  Bedroom Two – Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator  Bedroom Three – Double glazed window, radiator  Bedroom Four– Two double glazed windows with fitted blinds, radiator  Bathroom – Double glazed window with fitted blind, Jacuzzi bath with showerhead attachment, low-level WC, hand wash basin, radiator, extractor fan, tiled around amenities ** ** **EXTERIOR** Front garden - Two driveways, one opposite property one to front and side of property, decorative beds Rear garden - Paired and pebbled pathways with artificial lawns two outbuildings for storage decorative beds with dry stone walls, steps to paved patio and more storage access to rear of property at both sides Garage - Roller shutter door, power and lighting **MATERIAL INFORMATION** ****  Loft: Part boarded with fixed ladder Boiler: Combi Boiler ******PART B – Required if applicable** Restrictions/ Charges/ Obligations: None Known Tree Preservation Order: Tree preservation order no. 95 on surrounding trees. 1 Sycamore Tree one on the right side and one on the left side. 2 Ash trees   Mobile Signal & Broadband: Standard broadband with Vodafone. Reliable mobile coverage with ID mobile   **PART C  - Disclosure of Issues** **** Building Safety/ Structure: None Known    -  Artex present: None Known Planning/ Development Nearby: None Known Property accessibility and adaptations:  None Known         - Step free access: None Known Coalfields/Mining Activity: None Known   **** **Disclaimer:** All property particulars are provided in good faith and are believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Samuel Makepeace (Newcastle & Stoke) Ltd t/a Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misstatements. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the details independently and should not rely solely on the information provided when making decisions. These particulars remain the property of Samuel Makepeace Bespoke Estate Agents Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme & Alsager. **Roof type: Slate tiles.** **Mobile signal/coverage: Good.** **Flooded in the last 5 years: No.** **Building Safety: None of the above.** **Construction materials used: Brick and block.** **Water source: Direct mains water.** **Electricity source: National Grid.** **Sewerage arrangements: Standard UK domestic.** **Heating Supply: Central heating (gas).** **Broadband internet type: ADSL copper wire.** **Do any public rights of way affect your your property or its grounds? 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 RECTORY GARDENS, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1XJ | £167,500 | 13/04/2012 | Detached | | 4 RECTORY GARDENS, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1XJ | £170,000 | 08/12/2011 | Detached | | 4 RECTORY GARDENS, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1XJ | £170,000 | 08/07/2004 | Detached | | 4 RECTORY GARDENS, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1XJ | £115,000 | 05/12/2002 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 TAYLORS PLACE, TALKE PITS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1FA | £210,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | 12 HURST CLOSE, TALKE PITS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1PZ | £195,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached | | 179 CHESTER ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SN | £372,500 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 2 LICHFIELD ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SQ | £208,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 30 DERBY ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SG | £162,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 24 CHESTER ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SH | £261,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached | | 30 CROWN BANK, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1PU | £306,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 21 DERBY ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SG | £185,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 12 LICHFIELD ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SQ | £190,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 5 SPRINGHEAD CLOSE, TALKE PITS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1QA | £250,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 1 CROWN GARDENS, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1XH | £212,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 1 HURST CLOSE, TALKE PITS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1PZ | £199,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached | | 2 LICHFIELD ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SQ | £185,000 | 18/10/2021 | Detached | | 16 CHESTER ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SH | £248,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | | 5 CROWN GARDENS, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1XH | £313,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 2 TAYLORS PLACE, TALKE PITS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1FA | £175,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | SPRING HEAD HOUSE HIGH STREET, TALKE PITS, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1PY | £310,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached | | 22 LICHFIELD ROAD, TALKE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST7 1SQ | £215,000 | 28/07/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £233,139 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £364,644 (71 Detached, ST7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £825/mo - **Optimistic:** £908/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Ravens Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/030cbd0) | £1,000/mo | 4 | 1.7 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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 £1,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-405/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.2% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,664/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.9% - **10y growth:** 69% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 53.8% ## 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)