Marlborough Road, Stone

Lights, camera… welcome home! This beautifully presented four-bedroom semi-detached home in Walton has all the ingredients for a box office hit, with a garage, generous rear garden, and versatile accommodation. Perfect for first-time buyers or those looking for flexible family space, this could be your very own No Place Like Home.

On the ground floor, the hall welcomes you in, on the left is bedroom 4, currently an office, ideal for working from home, studying or getting creative, with just enough Devil Wears Prada energy to make Mondays more interesting. To the right, a handy downstairs bathroom features a bath with shower over, W.C. and vanity wash hand basin. Further in, bedroom three, which is a double bedroom is currently dressed as a playroom, but its versatility means it could easily become a bedroom, snug, hobby room, gym or additional living space, The Parent Trap would approve of the flexibility.

The living/dining room is a real showstopper, with a media wall and feature fireplace, creating a fantastic focal point and making this the perfect setting for a Home Alone movie night, minus the burglars. Sliding doors opening from the dining area onto the garden, bringing the outside in. The adjoining kitchen continues the excellent flow, with high-gloss white cabinetry, contrasting oak-style worktops and integrated oven, four-burner gas hob, cooker hood, dishwasher and washing machine. There’s also space for an American-style fridge freezer and additional appliances… Ratatouille meets real life.

Upstairs, the master bedroom takes centre stage with excellent storage and a generous en-suite featuring rainfall and handheld shower attachments, vanity wash hand basin, W.C. and additional storage. It’s the perfect spot for a weekend lie-in, Sleeping Beauty style. Bedroom two is another double, ideal as a child’s bedroom, guest room or hobby space, or perhaps your own little Barbie Dreamhouse.

Outside, the rear garden combines lawn, patio and a neatly finished with a garden-bark chipping area, creating plenty of space for alfresco dining, entertaining, relaxing or letting the kids run wild… Jurassic Park vibes, minus the dinosaurs. There’s also useful side access for bins, bikes and storage.

The garage, situated within the garden, benefits from electricity and power sockets, while additional sockets near the patio and backdoor adds plenty of practical touches. Whether it’s storage, a workshop or your own Fast & Furious pit stop, the possibilities are there.

With its flexible rooms, stylish finish and fantastic outdoor space, this Walton home has plenty of plot twists, supporting characters and sequel potential. The credits are rolling… perhaps it’s time for you to take the lead!

STONE

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.