1 CAREY CLOSE
STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 0FB
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
100 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 2012 onwards
Last sold
£243,000 Jul 2018
Price per m²
£3,400/m²
Local average
£409,613 (-17%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,987 of 33,755)
Street crime
85 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully presented detached home within easy walking distance of Stone's market town centre with an array of shops, supermarkets, eateries, restaurants, bars, top rated schools, and travel links.
- Four generosuly szied bedrooms including a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room. The family bathroom offers a bath/shower duo, a sink, and a W/C.
- Bright internal areas including a living room with lovely bay window, open-plan kitchen/dining space with glazed French doors to the garden, plus a separate utility, W/C, and under-stairs storage.
- South-west facing rear garden with patio seating space, private hot tub area with retractable screening and hot tub, plus a lush grass lawn and convenient side access for bins.
- The property is ready for you to move straight in and offers ample off-road parking on the driveway, plus a single garage that's perfect for secure storage.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Step into an expansive entrance hall that guides you directly into the heart of this home, an open-plan kitchen/dining space with a practical L-shaped kitchen with sleek cabinetry and a dining space with glazed French doors leading to the garden. Off the kitchen you’ll discover a separate utility room with space for appliances. The living room is a quiet spot, flooded with natural light thanks to the bay window. Completing the ground floor are a handy W/C and under-stairs storage space.
Upstairs, you’ll discover four generously sized bedrooms, including a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. The family bathroom features a bath/shower duo, sink, and W/C. This home is perfectly suited for growing families or those simply looking for a little extra space; turn-key living doesn’t get much better than this.
The garden offers patio seating space with a dedicated hot tub area, with privacy screening and the hot tub included! In addition, you have a lush grass lawn and convenient side access for bins. To the front, a driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads into a single garage.
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.
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Stone
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 87814557
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 11/05/2026
Expiry date: 10/05/2036
Current heating cost: £632/year
Potential heating cost: £632/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
4% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £340,000 | +39.9% |
| Sold | 06/07/2018 (7 years ago) | £243,000 | +4.3% |
| Sold | 12/05/2016 (10 years ago) | £232,995 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 BALMORAL CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0ES | £285,500 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 5 BLUNDELL DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FG | £415,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 9 LARCHFIELDS, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0DD | £238,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 69 HILL CRESCENT, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0AT | £268,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 9 CAREY CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FB | £410,000 | 29/06/2023 | Detached |
| 11 BURCHELL AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FE | £370,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 39 RUNNYMEDE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0EL | £250,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 35 REDWOOD AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0DB | £240,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 CAREY CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FB | £293,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 113 BLUNDELL DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FG | £400,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 121 BLUNDELL DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FG | £290,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 50 BLUNDELL DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FF | £290,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 33 REDWOOD AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0DB | £265,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 5 KINGSTON DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0JH | £250,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 15 BEACON GROVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0BG | £325,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 62 REDWOOD AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0DB | £265,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |
| 30 BEECHWOOD DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0EH | £262,500 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 46 BLUNDELL DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FF | £275,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 3 KINGSTON DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0JH | £226,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 16 BURCHELL AVENUE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0FE | £295,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached |
| 38 BEECHWOOD DRIVE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0EH | £275,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1 BROOMFIELD CLOSE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0DF | £227,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £351,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £285,625 (20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Aldi | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Bus Gate | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Walton Priory Middle | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Stone | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 4.4 miles |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 5.8 miles |
| Hospital | Beacon Park Hospital | 5.9 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 6.2 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 8.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Priory Middle School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 16 Mar 2020 |
| Pirehill First School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 20 Apr 2012 |
| St Michael's CofE (C) First School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 Dec 2017 |
| Manor Hill First School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 22 Oct 2012 |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Outstanding — 22 May 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).