For sale Detached

22 JOULES DRIVE

STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8ZS

5 beds 3 baths 1,701 sq ft Listed 14 Apr 2026 (-62d)

£489,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

158 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£285,000 Oct 2003

Price per m²

£3,098/m²

Local average

£409,613 (+19.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,451 of 33,755)

Street crime

16 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Prime Stone location on Joules Drive, set within the sought-after Whitebridge Estate, fronting onto the Trent & Mersey Canal with scenic waterside views and easy access to amenities and travel links.
  • Five generously sized bedrooms across two floors, two with en suite shower rooms & all with fitted storage. The family bathroom offers a bath, shower, sink, and W/C.
  • Spacious living areas including a spacious living room, kitchen/diner and a family room that is ideal for working from home or a playroom for little ones.
  • Expansive wraparound conservatory with garden views & fitted bar area—perfect for entertaining all of your friends and family.
  • Double garage with additional storage space and off-road parking. Landscaped rear garden with patio and decked seating spaces and hot tub. Plus, an additional grass lawn in the front garden.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
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

If homes were part of the Crown Jewels, this one would be locked in the Tower with guards on standby. Sitting proudly on Joules Drive and casually showing off along the Trent & Mersey Canal, this five-bedroom executive family home isn’t just impressive—it’s basically property royalty. Spread across three gloriously spacious floors, there’s enough room here for everyone to live like kings, queens… or, at the very least, people who no longer argue over who gets the biggest bedroom.
Step inside to a generously sized entrance hall which provides easy access across the ground floor of this home. The living room boasts plenty of space for the whole family to relax, and glazed French doors lead into the beating heart of this home. Here, you will discover an expansive, wraparound conservatory that overlooks the garden and has been upgraded by the current owners to offer a fitted bar area, making this the ideal spot for entertaining all your friends and family. The kitchen/dining room features a shaker-style kitchen with plenty of cabinetry space, room for family meals and access into a separate utility room. The versatile family room is perfect for working from home or having a playroom for little ones. A handy W/C completes the ground floor.
The first and second floors offer five generously sized bedrooms, two of which offer their own en suite shower rooms, and all bedrooms have fitted storage spaces. The family bathroom is located on the first floor with a bath, a separate shower, a sink, and. W/C. This home is perfectly laid out for busy family life.
Outside, a stunning garden awaits with patio and decked seating spaces that wrap around the home, a fitted hot tub space, and yes, the hot tub comes included! To the front, a lush grass lawn spreads and provides further garden space. You also benefit from a double garage with fitted storage spaces and off-road parking in front.
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.

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 174444884

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/02/2024

Expiry date: 20/02/2034

Current heating cost: £1,581/year

Potential heating cost: £1,425/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,400

Recommendations

  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £489,500 +71.8%
Sold 31/10/2003 (22 years ago) £285,000

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
9 CRESSEY CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZT £495,000 19/01/2026 Detached
130 NAVIGATION LOOP, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZH £500,000 05/12/2025 Detached
BRABAZON LODGE, MEAFORD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0PX £495,000 27/10/2023 Detached
COLLINGWOOD MEAFORD ROAD, MEAFORD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8UX £810,000 31/03/2023 Detached
6 SALTERSFORD RISE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZY £420,000 25/10/2022 Detached
29 NAVIGATION LOOP, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZH £475,000 13/05/2022 Detached
118 NAVIGATION LOOP, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZH £375,000 29/04/2022 Detached
57 NAVIGATION LOOP, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZH £440,000 17/02/2022 Detached
142 NAVIGATION LOOP, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8ZH £452,500 28/01/2022 Detached

Area average: £495,833 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.2%
10y growth 26.2%

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: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Bus stop George & Dragon PH 0.2 miles
Shop Hill and Swift 0.4 miles
Shop Costcutter 0.4 miles
Train station Stone 0.6 miles
Train station Unknown 3.2 miles
Hospital Longton Cottage Hospital 4.7 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 5.6 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Other theft 2
Vehicle crime 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other crime 1
Total incidents 16

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
Christ Church Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Dec 2012
St Dominic's Priory School Other 0.9 miles (No rating)
Christ Church CofE First School Primary 0.9 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

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,000
Target investor price (1%) £88,800
  • 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).