4 bed detached house to rent

Old School Drive, Stafford ST16

This impressive four bedroom detached house offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, making it an ideal choice for families or those seeking a generous living environment. Upon entering through the enclosed porch, you are welcomed into a thoughtfully designed ground floor featuring two well-proportioned reception rooms, perfect for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. The heart of the home is the open plan family room, kitchen and dining area, which provides a contemporary and sociable space for every-day life. The modern kitchen is well-appointed with high quality fittings and ample storage, seamlessly blending with the dining and family areas to create a truly inviting atmosphere. A convenient downstairs cloakroom adds to the practicality of the layout. Upstairs, the property boasts a Jack and Jill bathroom serving one of the bedrooms, while the principal and guest bedroom to the second floor benefit from stylish en-suite shower rooms, ensuring comfort and privacy for all residents. The bedrooms are all generously sized, with flexible options for use as home offices or playrooms if required. Further enhancing this property’s appeal is a single garage and a large driveway, providing ample off-road parking and featuring an EV charging point for electric vehicles (ideal for modern lifestyles). The property is available from August 2026, making it a fantastic opportunity for those planning ahead. The deposit required is £1850, with a holding deposit of £426. The property falls within council tax band E and has an EPC rating of C, reflecting its energy efficiency. This home combines impressive proportions, modern comforts and a convenient location, making it a superb choice for discerning tenants seeking quality accommodation. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space and flexibility this outstanding family home provides.

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Property Information

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Services – change if oil – or off mains water etc

We are advised that the property benefits from mains electricity, gas, water, and drainage services. No tests have been carried out on any services, appliances, or systems, and prospective tenants are advised to satisfy themselves as to their suitability and condition.

Energy Performance Certificate – Rating C

Holding Deposit – £426

Holding Deposit – One Week’s Rent

A holding deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required to reserve a property.

Please note that the holding deposit may be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)): - Withdraws from the tenancy application - Fails a Right to Rent check - Provides materially significant false or misleading information - Fails to sign the tenancy agreement and/or Deed of Guarantee within 15 calendar days (or such other deadline as may be mutually agreed in writing)

The holding deposit will be dealt with in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Any discussions or negotiations regarding a potential tenancy are strictly subject to contract and must be completed in writing and acknowledgment from the agent received and agreed before a holding deposit is paid. Email

Deposit - £1850

The balance of the deposit will be due before key handover alongside the first month’s rent.

Client Money Protection (cmp)

Dourish and Day Lettings is a member of an approved Client Money Protection (cmp) scheme and holds cmp through Propertymark. This provides protection for client money held by us on behalf of landlords and tenants, ensuring that funds are safeguarded in accordance with current UK regulations.

Client Money Protection is a legal requirement for letting agents and is designed to offer reassurance that client funds are protected should a member firm be unable to account for them.

Data Protection and Use of Personal Information

When you request a viewing of a property, we will require certain personal information.

Once you apply for a tenancy, you will be required to complete a full tenancy application via our provider Goodlord who process your personal information for the purposes of carrying out credit and referencing checks.

By completing and submitting a tenancy application, you consent to your personal information being processed and shared with third parties for these purposes and the landlord of the property, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Privacy policy is available via our website

Right to Rent

All prospective tenants are required to provide valid identification documents to confirm their legal Right to Rent in the UK, in accordance with current legislation. Our chosen referencing provider will ask for copy identification for all parties over the age of 18 who are moving into the property and completing referencing. We will also ask you for any relevant share codes. Photographic id i.e. Passport will need to be provided by all tenants over the age of 18 moving into the property to our office for a member of staff to witness and certify before the tenancy starts. Each tenant must conform to this check.

Fees and Charges

Landlord Fees

Details of all fees and charges applicable to landlords are published on our website in accordance with transparency requirements.

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Tenant Fees

Under the UK Tenant Fees Act 2019, Dourish and Day (in line with all letting agents) is generally prohibited from charging tenants fees for services such as: - Referencing - Check-ins - Tenancy renewals

Permitted payments are strictly limited and may include only the following: - Rent - A refundable tenancy deposit (capped at the statutory limit) - A refundable holding deposit - Payments for late rent (where applicable and in accordance with the legislation) - Reasonable costs for replacement keys or security devices - Early termination fees, where requested by the tenant - Payments for utilities, council tax, television licence, or communication services, where specified in the tenancy agreement

All permitted payments are charged strictly in line with current legislation.

Redress Scheme – The Property Ombudsman

Dourish and Day Lettings is a member of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme, which provides an independent redress service for consumers.

If you have a complaint that cannot be resolved through our internal complaints procedure, you may refer the matter to The Property Ombudsman for independent review.

Further information about the scheme is available at:


EPC Rating: C

Garden

Large extensive garden to the side and rear

Parking - Garage

Single garage and impressive driveway to the front providing ample off road parking