Summary - 205 WATERSIDE DRIVE STOKE-ON-TRENT ST3 3NJ
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
3 bedrooms with bright living room and dining space
Off-street parking and small rear garden, low-maintenance plot
Freehold, approx. 1,076 sq ft, post‑war construction
Requires modernisation; budget for cosmetic and system checks
Recent roof and double glazing noted; install dates unknown
Close to A50/A500/M6 — strong commuter links
High local crime and significant area deprivation; affects resale
Low council tax reduces ongoing costs
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on Waterside Drive offers a practical, affordable entry into Longton with direct access to A50/A500 and the M6. The house has a recently replaced roof, double glazing, off-street parking and a rear garden — all useful basics for a family or first-time buyer. The layout provides a bright living room, a fitted kitchen with dining space, downstairs WC and three bedrooms across two floors.
The property is sold freehold and sits at around 1,076 sq ft, presenting clear scope for updating. Some modernisation is required throughout, so buyers should budget for cosmetic work and potential mechanical checks (boiler/controls not guaranteed). The small plot and compact garden suit low-maintenance outdoor space rather than extensive landscaping.
Location is a key strength: excellent mobile signal, fast broadband and regular public transport link the house to Stoke-on-Trent and wider commuter routes. Nearby schools include an Outstanding primary (Newstead Primary Academy) and several good-rated secondaries, which will appeal to families prioritising schooling. Council tax is notably low, reducing running costs.
Be candid about local conditions: the neighbourhood is classified as hampered with high crime and wider area deprivation. That context affects resale and rental prospects and means security and insurance costs should be checked. For those willing to invest time and money, the property offers value — either as an affordable family home after renovation or a potential buy-to-let in a location with solid commuter demand.
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