For sale Detached

6 NEWMAN CLOSE

STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8FR

3 beds 2 baths 138 m² Listed 2 Jun 2026 (-15d)

£385,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

138 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£113,000 Nov 2001

Local average

£409,613 (-6%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,638 of 33,755)

Street crime

57 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Versatile layout with a bright living room with a bay window and feature fire surround, open-plan kitchen/diner with breakfast bar and glazed French doors, plus family room, utility and W/C.
  • Three generously sized bedrooms including a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. Family bathroom with sleek tiling and bath/rainfall shower duo.
  • East-facing rear garden with patio seating space and lush grass lawn. Private West-facing frontage with beautifully maintained lawn and ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles
  • Sought-after Aston Lodge location, within easy reaching distance of Stone's vibrant centre with its array of top-rated schools, shops, eateries, pubs, restaurants, and excellent commuter links.
  • This stunning home has been beautifully upgraded over the years by the current owner and is ready for someone to move straight in and make it their very own.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Find a penny, pick it up… And all day long you’ll have good luck—well, consider this the lucky penny you’ve been searching for. Tucked away at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac on the ever-popular Aston Lodge estate in Stone, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home on Newman Close is the kind of find that doesn’t come around often.
Step into this home, and you’re greeted with a bright living room that boasts a beautiful bay window, a feature fire surround, and plenty of room to relax. Double doors lead you into an open-plan kitchen/diner with a sleek upgraded kitchen, a range of integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and glazed French doors leading to the garden. Just off the kitchen you have a utility room which includes plumbing for a washing machine, garden access and a W/C. A versatile family room awaits with a large storage cupboard, easily adaptable to your needs if required whether that’s a working-from-home space, gym studio, additional bedroom a playroom for little ones, or a quiet snug for you to relax in.
Continue upstairs, and you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, including two doubles and a further single. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and its very own en suite shower room. The family bathroom has modern tiling, plus a bath/rainfall shower duo that’s perfect for busy family life.
Outside, a stunning East facing garden awaits, flooded with bright morning sun. This is the ideal spot to relax with your morning coffee on the patio while overlooking the lush grass lawn ahead. The front? Set in a West-facing position with private driveway with no through traffic makes for a peaceful and private area to sit and enjoy evening drinks a further beautiful lawn and ample off-road parking for several vehicles.
Location
Stone is a charming market and canal town situated on the River Trent, between the larger towns of Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, close to the A34, M6, and mainline train stations, giving easy access to Stafford, Stoke, and beyond.
The town boasts a vibrant high street filled with independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, alongside regular farmers’ and craft markets. Stone is also celebrated for its thriving food and drink scene, most notably the annual Stone Food & Drink Festival, which showcases local produce and artisan talent.
For leisure and outdoor pursuits, the nearby Trent and Mersey Canal provides scenic towpaths for walking and cycling, while Westbridge Park and surrounding countryside offer plenty of green space.
Stone has a 3-tier schooling system with popular first, middle and high schools all within the town as well as highly regarded independent schools.
With a blend of historic charm, strong community spirit, and convenient access to both rural and urban amenities, Stone offers an attractive place to live, work, and visit in the heart of Staffordshire.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 89211222

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Site Plan

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9224591

Property Details

Street: 6 Newman Close

Town: STONE

Postcode: ST15 8FR

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/12/2012

Work Completed: 14/11/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5157680

Property Details

Street: 6 Newman Close

Town: STONE

Postcode: ST15 8FR

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/10/2007

Work Completed: 04/10/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £385,000 +240.7%
Sold 30/11/2001 (24 years ago) £113,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
17 SPRINGWOOD DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8TU £575,000 16/01/2025 Detached
28 MERCER AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SW £425,000 24/11/2023 Detached
4 THE REDLANDS, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8PX £375,000 16/11/2023 Detached
11 COOPER CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XW £520,000 29/09/2023 Detached
2 CONISTON CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FY £420,000 18/08/2023 Detached
34 MERCER AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SW £367,500 03/08/2023 Detached
8 DERWENT AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FX £280,000 30/06/2023 Detached
57 SADDLER AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8YH £406,000 23/05/2023 Detached
19 SADDLER AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8YH £465,000 28/04/2023 Detached
22 AUGUSTINE CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XX £530,000 29/03/2023 Detached
8 HOSKINGS CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FS £385,000 28/02/2023 Detached
8 AMBLESIDE CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FU £366,500 22/11/2022 Detached
21 HARROW PLACE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ST £382,000 04/11/2022 Detached
4 DERWENT AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FX £355,250 31/10/2022 Detached
6 ULLSWATER DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FT £355,000 27/10/2022 Detached
54 KINGSLAND ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FB £270,000 14/10/2022 Detached
40 MERCER AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SW £366,500 15/07/2022 Detached
6 AUGUSTINE CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XX £390,000 25/04/2022 Detached
3 ULLSWATER DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8FT £335,100 13/04/2022 Detached
1 WESTOVER DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8TT £580,000 04/04/2022 Detached

Area average: £407,443 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 10.9%
10y growth 27.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 25.5%
10y (index) 50.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £799/mo
Realistic £888/mo
Optimistic £977/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Grange Road 0.3 miles
Shop 3b Barbers 0.8 miles
Shop Sublime Barbers 0.8 miles
Train station Stone 1.3 miles
Train station Unknown 4.9 miles
Hospital St George's Hospital 6.1 miles
Hospital County Hospital 6.2 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 6.3 miles
University Keele University 9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 22
Anti-social behaviour 11
Shoplifting 7
Burglary 4
Public order 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other theft 3
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 57

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Michael's CofE (C) First School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
Christ Church CofE First School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 3 Mar 2014
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Outstanding — 22 May 2022
Alleyne's Academy Secondary 1.0 miles Good — 9 Jan 2012
Pirehill First School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 20 Apr 2012

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
3 Bed Detached House, Beechwood Drive, ST15 £1,300/mo 3 0.71 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 4.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.7×
Monthly cashflow £-371/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).