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Birchenwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent ST6

West Midlands

£225,000

Listed on 21/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom bungalow in Kidsgrove has two reception areas and sits on a substantial plot in a non-estate position. The accommodation includes a separate lounge and an extended open-plan living and dining kitchen, alongside three bedrooms and a bathroom. The layout may offer scope to create a fourth bedroom, subject to assessing the existing arrangement. The property is described as well maintained and in clean, tidy condition, with scope for cosmetic updating. It has UPVC double glazing and gas-fired central heating. Original tiled flooring remains in the entrance porch and hall, while the extended living space provides a basis for reworking the kitchen and dining area to suit a new owner's requirements. Gated access leads to a large driveway with space for multiple vehicles, including a caravan or motorhome. Established lawned gardens extend around the bungalow, with mature hedging, trees and an apple tree in the rear garden. The former detached garage has been demolished, but its base remains and could be considered for a replacement, subject to any required consents. The plot may also allow scope for an extension, subject to planning permission and building regulations approval. The property is offered with no upward chain and is positioned for access to local schools, amenities and nearby towns. It offers an opportunity to update the existing bungalow and investigate the potential of its generous grounds.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This clean, usable bungalow is a light project rather than a major renovation: dated finishes and older carpets offer scope to personalise, while the generous driveway and extensive established gardens give it a distinctive setting. The two reception areas and substantial plot also provide room to explore the listing’s stated potential for alteration or extension, subject to the necessary checks and consents.

At £225,000, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The overall WHOTS score is 55/100, grade D: the plot and location are appealing, but the value case remains difficult to assess without that key measurement.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes and flooring to give the clean, usable interior a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the substantial gardens with landscaping and improved outdoor areas.
  • Explore the flexible living arrangement and the listing’s stated extension potential, subject to feasibility and any required consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Birchenwood Road, Stoke-On-Trent ST6
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Kidsgrove Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Kidsgrove

  • Longport Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Longport

  • Alsager Rail Station

    3.9 miles

    Train · Alsager

  • Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station

    5.2 miles

    Train · Stoke-upon-Trent

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£919
Based on a loan of £168,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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