22 JOULES DRIVE
STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8ZS
£489,500
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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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- 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).