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New Garden Street, Stafford, ST17

West Midlands

£180,000

Listed on 22/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced

Description

This spacious traditional mid-terraced home features original character elements and offers versatile accommodation with excellent potential for improvement. Conveniently located in Stafford, the property benefits from generous room sizes arranged over two floors, complemented by a useful cellar and a private rear garden. Upon entering, you are greeted by an attractive hallway showcasing original Minton floor tiling, leading to the principal reception rooms and staircase. The front reception room is characterized by a walk-in bay window and a charming feature fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere. At the rear of the property lies a second well-proportioned reception room with another feature fireplace, ideal for family living or dining. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units along with a built-in oven and gas hob. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room that provides space for appliances and includes a ground floor WC. On the first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms, both featuring their original fireplaces, alongside an additional good-sized single bedroom. The family bathroom is located at the rear and comes equipped with a bath (with shower over), wash hand basin, and WC. Externally, the low-maintenance courtyard-style garden boasts a brick-built storage building. Permit parking is available on-street in front of the property. Offering an outstanding opportunity for modernisation, this period home retains its charm while providing ample space for personalisation to create an ideal family residence.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This mid-terraced home in Stafford boasts original character features and spacious accommodation, making it a potentially appealing choice for buyers looking to modernise. The property offers good-sized reception rooms and retains charming elements like feature fireplaces, which could be enhanced further with some thoughtful renovations. The private rear garden adds to the appeal, providing an outdoor space that is both low-maintenance and functional.

However, the opportunity here is somewhat limited by the absence of usable floor area data, which significantly impacts the price-to-value assessment. While the asking price of £180,000 seems attractive at first glance, it doesn't align well with the local average sale price of £288,273, indicating that the value proposition may not be as strong as it appears. Additionally, without clear renovation costs or a post-renovation value, potential buyers should approach this listing with caution, as the economics are uncertain and could stretch the investment further than anticipated.

Despite these challenges, the property’s solid structure and character offer a promising canvas for those willing to invest in modernisation. If you have a vision for creating a personalised family home, this property could still provide a worthwhile project.

Key opportunities

  • Generously proportioned accommodation with good-sized reception rooms
  • Original features like Minton floor tiling and feature fireplaces
  • Private rear garden arranged in a low-maintenance courtyard style
  • Useful cellar for additional storage

Key risks

  • Missing floor area data limits price/value assessment
  • No existing renovation cost estimate available
  • Asking price does not align well with local average sale prices

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Based on a loan of £135,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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