For sale Detached

9 BARNES CROFT

STONE, HILDERSTONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8XU

4 beds 3 baths 2,766 sq ft Listed 27 Jan 2026 (-137d)

£600,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

257 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£450,000 Oct 2007

Price per m²

£2,335/m²

Local average

£407,826 (+47.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,210 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Executive family home in the semi-rural village of Hilderstone, still well-connected to excellent schooling, local amenities and easy access into both Stone and Stafford.
  • Multiple living areas including living room with inglenook fireplace and log burner, upgraded garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room and study.
  • Expansive master suite with a dressing room and en suite with double-ended bath and a corner shower. Plus three further doubles, one with en suite, and family bathroom.
  • Tucked privately behind electric gates, you'll find a generous driveway with off-road parking, a well-maintained lawn, and a double garage with its own W/C.
  • To the rear, a South-East facing rear garden with patio seating space and lush grass lawn, ideal for entertaining friends and family or soaking up the sun with a morning brew.

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

Like bees to honey, you’ll be irresistibly drawn to this stunning four-bedroom detached home, tucked privately behind electric gates and located in the peaceful postcard-perfect village of Hilderstone. This hidden gem on Barnes Croft is the kind of property that turns heads, melts hearts, and will have you wondering how quickly you can move in. Inside boasts a generously sized living room with a feature inglenook fireplace, complete with a log burner and plenty of room for the family to relax and unwind. The recently upgraded garden room is flooded with natural light and high ceilings and offers the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. Further, the generous, upgraded kitchen/breakfast room features stylish cabinetry, ample space for kitchen essentials and a range of integrated appliances for added convenience. Two additional reception rooms — a study and an inviting dining room — offer the perfect spaces for the family to spread out and unwind. Completing the ground floor is a convenient W/C, expansive entrance hall, and second side entrance with storage. The fun continues upstairs with a stunning master suite boasting a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and vanity area and its own en suite with both a double-ended bath, corner shower, bidet, W/C, and sink. Three further double bedrooms, including an additional en suite shower room, ensure space for family, guests, or even if you just enjoy a little extra space. The family bathroom offers a bath, walk-in shower, bidet, W/C, and sink. Outside, you’ll find a beautiful South-East facing rear garden with patio seating space and a lush grass lawn, perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply soaking up the sun with your morning brew. Hidden behind electric gates, you’ll find a generous driveway with off-road parking, a well-maintained lawn, and a double garage with its own W/C. Located in the semi-rural village of Hilderstone, yet still well-connected for schools, local amenities, and easy commuter links into Stone, Stafford, and neighbouring villages. So, if you’ve been buzzing around looking for the one, stop right here — this gorgeous home on Barnes Croft is sweet as honey and waiting for its next lucky owners.

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 171509990

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/10/2025

Expiry date: 29/10/2035

Current heating cost: £2,334/year

Potential heating cost: £2,112/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,005

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£420 - £490)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Site Plan

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Price history

115% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £600,000 +33.3%
Sold 01/10/2007 (18 years ago) £450,000 +350%
Sold 12/06/2006 (20 years ago) £100,000 -52.2%
Sold 23/03/2001 (25 years ago) £209,000 —

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
THE OLD DAIRY DINGLE LANE, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SG £620,500 15/11/2024 Detached
Same street 2 BARNES CROFT, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XU £755,000 04/07/2022 Detached
PRIORY COTTAGE CHURCH DOWN, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XR £750,000 25/03/2022 Detached
ANNSCROFT SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF £733,000 25/03/2022 Detached
PRIMROSE COTTAGE CHURCH DOWN, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XR £525,000 20/01/2022 Detached
Same street 1 BARNES CROFT, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XU £595,000 30/09/2021 Detached
3 BOURNE COURT, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XS £515,000 01/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £675,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £628,700 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 9.4%
10y growth 25.2%

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

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 25.5%
10y (index) 50.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £799/mo
Realistic £888/mo
Optimistic £977/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Old School 0.2 miles
Bus stop The Old Chapel 0.4 miles
Shop Morrisons 2.7 miles
Shop 3b Barbers 2.8 miles
Train station Stone 3.2 miles
Train station Blythe Bridge 4.0 miles
Hospital Longton Cottage Hospital 5.0 miles
Hospital Cheadle Hosptal 6.3 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 6.7 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Drugs 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 5

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
Fulford Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 21 Dec 2012
Oulton CofE First School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 14 Oct 2011
St Michael's CofE (C) First School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
Alleyne's Academy Secondary 2.5 miles Good — 9 Jan 2012
Green Lea First School Primary 2.8 miles Requires improvement — 22 May 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.15%
Max investor price (0.8%) £111,000
Target investor price (1%) £88,800
  • 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).