For sale Detached

Forge Farm

STAFFORD ROAD, STONE, STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 0BH

5 beds 3 baths 211 m² Listed 15 Sep 2026 (-46d)

£1,100,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

211 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£167,000 Feb 2002

Local average

£388,601 (+183.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,210 of 33,755)

Street crime

6 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Four/Five Bedroom Property with Annexe
  • Approximately 1.5 Acre Paddock
  • Dedicated Offices with Kitchens/WC
  • Extensive Storage Facilities
  • Excellent Potential for Equestrian or Lifestyle Use
  • Suitable For Home Working/Small Business
  • Generous Plot with Ample Parking
  • Semi Rural Location with Excellent Commuting Links
  • Convenient Access to Stone & Stafford
  • No Upward Chain!

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Double glazing, Gas central
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Parking
Garage
Garden
Private garden
Required access
No
Rights of way
Yes

Description

Belvoir Estate Agents are delighted to showcase 'Forge Farm, a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious four/five bedroom detached property with land,  two self contained offices and storage combining semi-rural living with versatile business or lifestyle facilities. The generous plot ideally located close to Stone town centre and commuting links benefits from a sizeable paddock (apx 1.5 acre) providing scope for equestrian use, keeping animals, recreation or simply enjoying the surrounding countryside. Further accommodation and facilities include dedicated office space and substantial storage areas making the property particularly well suited to those working from home, running a small business or requiring space for equipment, vehicles and hobbies. The combination of a detached property with annexe, sizeable paddock, ample parking, offices and extensive storage provides an exceptional degree of flexibility and potential subject to any necessary planning consents.
Detached Four/Five Bedroom Dwelling:
The detached family home formerly a farmhouse is accessed via electric gates and leads into an extensive gravelled driveway, lawns and borders. The entrance hall provides access to the first four reception rooms comprising of a spacious dining room with feature fireplace and large lounge with tiled floor, feature brick fireplace and inset multi-fuel stove. The heart of the home is the kitchen which is of a country style with a range of base and wall units, space for appliances and large dining area leading through to an annexe with studio living space, shower room and utility room ideal for multiple uses. A utility area has ample storage cupboards, along with a wall mounted gas central heating boiler, washing machine and Belfast sink. A further hallway leads to a downstairs shower room and additional large reception that could be a home office, games room, sitting room or bedroom. Upstairs, the large master bedroom has extensive built in wardrobes and a walk in cupboard as well as full en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bath, vanity basin and WC. There are two additional good sized double bedrooms, a fourth large single bedroom/home office with wardrobes and shelving and a family bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. Externally there are lawns, borders, patio areas and a large external garage, storage building with power.
Two Self Contained Offices:
There are two self-contained offices with male and female WC's and kitchen facilities along with a shared on site canteen. The modern light and airy offices provide an independent workspace, ideal for a small business, professional practice or home based operation looking for a dedicated premises away from the distractions of a traditional office environment. The self-contained layout offers flexibility and privacy with peaceful surroundings providing a pleasant place to work with ample off road parking.
Outbuildings: 
Forge Farm benefits from a useful range of outbuildings providing excellent scope for storage, garaging and a variety of other purposes. The buildings offer a good degree of flexibility and suit a range of agricultural, equestrian, hobby or business requirements.
Paddock:
There is an attractive paddock (apx 1.5 acre) offering a versatile area of level and gently undulating grassland providing an ideal space for grazing livestock or horses as well as offering potential for a range of recreational and outdoor uses.
Location:
Forge Farm is north of Stone town centre, in the rural settlement of Aston-by-Stone with local amenities, schools, and Stone railway station all within easy reach. The property is on Stafford Road, which forms/connects with the A34 through Aston-by-Stone and is apx 7 miles from the county town of Stafford. Neighbouring properties form a mixture of farms and rural properties, including Aston Hill Farm, Aston Hill House, Fieldways, Fieldhouse Farm, Pool Farm Cottages and Aston Pool Farm.
EPC Asset Rating: D (detached property)
Viewings: Contact selling agent 
Tenure: We are advised that the tenure is Freehold. Any interested parties are advised to confirm the details with solicitors before proceeding.
Services: All mains services are connected in accordance with normal terms of supply, telephone subject to normal terms and conditions. Please note there is a septic tank for sewerage. The gas and electrical appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and purchasers are therefore advised to undertake their own tests should they consider this necessary. All interested parties should obtain verification through their solicitor or surveyor before entering a legal commitment to purchase.
 
 
 
 
 
EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold, Known building safety issues or planned/required works: None known Planning permissions: Current planning application ref: 26/42653/ESS submitted in August 2026 concerning a proposed foodstore. Mobile signal information: Mobile (based on calls indoors)

O2

EE

Three

Vodafone
Broadband (estimated speeds)
Standard 16 mbps
Superfast -
Ultrafast 1800 mbps

Listed by

Stone

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 93146220

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
2 Pool Farm Cottages, Stafford Road, STONE 52 91 85 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
2 Pool Farm Cottages, Stafford Road, STONE 31 75 102 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Aston Garage, Stafford Road, STONE 32 87 68 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Aston Hill Cottage, Stafford Road, STONE 47 85 78 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Aston Hill Farm, Stafford Road, STONE 20 77 251 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Aston Hill House, Stafford Road, STONE 66 80 195 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Canberra, Stafford Road, STONE 79 95 216 m² — Detached
Fieldways, Stafford Road, STONE 54 78 261 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Flat 1 Pool House, Stafford Road, STONE 77 77 48 m² — Flat
Flat 2 Pool House, Stafford Road, STONE 77 77 75 m² — Flat
Flat 3 Pool House, Stafford Road, STONE 82 82 75 m² — Flat
Flat 4 Pool House, Stafford Road, STONE 81 81 49 m² — Flat
Flat 5 Pool House, Stafford Road, STONE 78 78 73 m² — Flat
Forge Farm, Stafford Road, STONE 61 82 211 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Four Winds, Stafford Road, STONE 52 95 107 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~6,694 m² (1.65 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £1,100,000 +558.7%
Sold 20/02/2002 (24 years ago) £167,000 —

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
2 WILLOW DALE, ASTON, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BE £485,000 25/11/2025 Detached
Same street ASTON HILL COTTAGE STAFFORD ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BH £242,000 08/09/2023 Detached
ELM COTTAGE BOWERS LANE, ASTON, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BN £822,000 12/06/2023 Detached
5 WILLOW DALE, ASTON, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BE £571,000 30/09/2022 Detached
Same street OAK HOUSE STAFFORD ROAD, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BH £599,000 08/07/2022 Detached
LAUREL COTTAGE ASTON LANE, ASTON, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BW £470,000 08/02/2022 Detached

Street average: £420,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £587,000 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.9%
10y growth 12.5%

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

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 21.7%
10y (index) 42.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £812/mo
Realistic £902/mo
Optimistic £992/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Stafford Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Fire Service HQ 0.1 miles
Shop Asda Express 1.4 miles
Shop Co-op Food 1.4 miles
Train station Stone 2.3 miles
Train station Unknown 4.6 miles
Hospital Beacon Park Hospital 4.8 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 5.1 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital 8.5 miles
University Keele University 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 4
Anti-social behaviour 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 6

Within 1 mile during Aug 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 1.1 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
The Yarlet School Other 1.2 miles — (No rating)
Walton Priory Middle School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 16 Mar 2020
Pirehill First School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 20 Apr 2012
Manor Hill First School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 22 Oct 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.08%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,750
Target investor price (1%) £90,200
  • 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).

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