CORNUCOPIA HOUSE
10, JOSIAH DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST12 9FN
Photo 1 Entrance Hall Breakfast Kitchen Photo 4 Lounge Dining Room Breakfast Kitchen Main Bedroom Main Bedroom En-Suite Bathroom Bedroom 5 Photo 12 Photo 13 Utility Room Breakfast Kitchen Family Room Bedroom 2 First Floor Landing Family Bathroom Main Bedroom Guest Bedroom Guest Bedroom Jack n Jill En-Suite Bathroom Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
127 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£569,000 Sep 2018
Price per m²
£5,906/m²
Local average
£491,000 (+52.7%)
Street crime
73 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- Cable, ADSL copper wire
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
Entrance Hall - Spacious reception area with oak wood effect Karndean flooring. Staircase to the first floor landing with cupboard below. Radiator.
Cloakroom - White suite comprising; WC and hand basin. Radiator.
Lounge - A bright & spacious sitting room which has two windows to the front of the house and glazed panel double doors opening through to the dining room. Two radiators.
Dining Room - Rear facing French doors opening to the patio, door through to the kitchen. Radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - A super-spacious kitchen with plenty of room to accommodate a family-size dining table. The kitchen features an extensive range of wall & base cupboards with shaker style painted cabinet doors and coordinating quartz counter tops with under set sink unit and mixer tap. Full range of fitted appliances comprising; gas hob with extractor over eye level electric double oven, fully integrated dish washer, fridge, freezer and wine cooler. Concealed under cabinet lighting and skirting lights. Wood effect floor throughout coordinating with the hall. Two rear facing windows and French doors from the dining area opening to the patio.
Utility Room - Fitted with a range of wall & base cabinets matching the kitchen, with quartz counter tops and sink unit, integrated washing machine, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler concealed in a wall cupboard. Half glazed 'back door'
Family Room - Additional reception room with two windows to the front of the house, ideal as a kid's den or home office.
First Floor Landing - Spacious landing with window to the front of the house and staircase to the second floor landing. Airing cupboard & separate linen cupboard.
Main Bedroom - Spacious main bedroom with two windows to the front of the house. Adjoining dressing area with fitted wardrobes to the length of one wall, window to the rear of the house.
En-Suite Bathroom - Full en-suite bathroom featuring a white suite with bath, walk-in shower enclosure, pedestal basin & WC. Ceramic wall & floor tiling. Heated towel radiator. Rear facing window.
Bedroom 2 - Double bedroom with two windows to the front of the house and built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - Double bedroom with two windows to the front of the house and built-in wardrobe.
Family Bathroom - Luxurious family bathroom featuring a white suite with bath, walk-in shower enclosure, pedestal basin & WC. Ceramic wall & floor tiling. Heated towel radiator. Rear facing window.
Second Floor Landing -
Guest Bedroom - Spacious attic bedroom with dormer window to the front of the house and 4 Velux roof light windows to the rear giving plenty of natural light.
Bedroom 5 - Spacious attic bedroom with dormer window to the front of the house and 4 Velux roof light windows to the rear giving plenty of natural light. Built-in wardrobes. Doors to the Jack n Jill bathroom.
Jack N Jill En-Suite Bathroom - With a white suite comprising; bath, walk-in shower enclosure, pedestal basin & WC. Ceramic wall & floor tiling, heated towel radiator. Rear facing roof light window.
Outside - The house occupies one of the larger plots on the development and is set in professionally landscaped gardens which are designed for maximum enjoyment with oodles of space for outdoor living. Extensive paved patio area extending across the rear of the house with lawn area and raised borders. The gardens enjoy a south west aspect to the rear with sunshine throughout the day and into the evening. Wide frontage with lawn garden and hedge border. Off road parking for two cars and a detached double garage.
General Information - Services; Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. Gas central heating
Council Tax Band G
Tenure; Freehold
Viewing by appointment
For sale by private treaty, subject to contract.
Vacant possession on completion
The Area - Countryside walks are on the doorstep with the canal tow path with strolling distance and Barlaston village centre which offers a variety of amenities just a few minutes away. Just over 2 miles along the nearby Trent & Mersey canal are the spectacular Trentham Gardens where 725 acres of natural beauty and award winning gardens lie in await of exploration, as is the glorious ancient woodland, a unique outdoor shopping village and regular events.
Minutes away from the A34, A50 and M6, the property is within easy commuting distance of The Royal Stoke Hospital, The Potteries, Stone and Stafford and 10 mins from Stoke-on-Trent station: London Euston 1hr 40 mins, Manchester Piccadilly 45 mins, Birmingham New Street 40 mins.
Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and East Midlands airports are all within a hour drive.
Listed by
Stone
Tinsley-Garner Independent Estate Agents
Reference: 174943643
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 16/08/2017
Expiry date: 15/08/2027
Current heating cost: £325/year
Potential heating cost: £327/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £750,000 | +31.8% |
| Sold | 28/09/2018 (7 years ago) | £569,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHEREAL HOUSE, 2 CUCKOO CLOSE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FP | £675,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| 2 FLORENTINE AVENUE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9BF | £615,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 PASHMINA AVENUE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FE | £355,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 35 CORNUCOPIA GROVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FQ | £400,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 5 JOSIAH DRIVE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FN | £320,000 | 18/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 AMHERST PLACE, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FB | £710,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| 14 WATERFORD CRESCENT, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST12 9FD | £560,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £320,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £552,500 (6 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): Stoke-on-Trent. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Stoke-on-Trent. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stoke-on-Trent.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
3 Josiah Drive
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Josiah & Co. | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Wedgwood Shop | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Flaxman Close | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Trentham Leisure | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Longton Cottage Hospital | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 3.2 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 3.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore College | Other | 0.8 miles | — (No rating) |
| Newstead Primary Academy | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 10 Sep 2024 |
| Barlaston CofE (VC) First School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 19 Jun 2024 |
| Ash Green Primary Academy | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 3 Jun 2015 |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy | Secondary | 1.2 miles | Good — 10 Nov 2017 |
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- 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).