For sale Detached

CORNUCOPIA HOUSE

10, JOSIAH DRIVE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, BARLASTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST12 9FN

5 beds 3 baths 1,367 sq ft Listed 27 Apr 2026 (-51d)

£750,000

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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

Cast your eagle eye over this capacious family home & you cannot fail to be impressed. This modern detached house is located on the edge of the popular and sought after Wedgwood Park development about a mile from Barlaston village and its combination of spacious, flexible accommodation and large plot make it in our opinion the the perfect family home. The accommodation is arranged over three floors featuring three reception rooms combined with a huge dining kitchen and separate utility, main bedroom with dressing room and full en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom, complemented on then top floor by two huge double bedrooms and Jack n Jill en-suite bathroom. The house occupies one of the larger plots on the development with sunny south west facing professionally landscaped garden to the rear, off road parking for two cars and a detached double garage. Offered for sale with no upward chain.

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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First Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

Second Floor

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EI Rating

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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).

5y growth -10.9%
10y growth 5.6%

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

1y (index) 1.2%
5y (index) 23.3%
10y (index) 57.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stoke-on-Trent. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £637/mo
Realistic £708/mo
Optimistic £779/mo

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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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.09%
Max investor price (0.8%) £88,500
Target investor price (1%) £70,800
  • 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).