THE HOLLIES
SANDON ROAD, STONE, HILDERSTONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8RT
£1,150,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
281 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
F
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£870,000 Sep 2020
Price per m²
£4,093/m²
Local average
£429,087 (+168%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (20,210 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Stunning 1850s detached character home offering a blend of traditional and modern interiors, set within the sough-after village of Hilderstone with local shops, the village hall, and easy travel links
- Expansive 3.57-acre plot boasting lush gardens with patio seating areas, mature hedging and shrubbery, and ample greenland, perfect for housing horses and other animals.
- Five generously sized double bedrooms with four in the main house and one in the annex. Two bathrooms in the main house with baths and showers, plus a shower room to the bedroom in the annex.
- Open-plan kitchen/dining space with bespoke fitted deVOL kitchen, green cabinetry, quartz worktops, dual belfast sink, island with a copper worktop and integrated dishwasher and a Smeg oven.
- Generously sized living room, versatile family room, perfect for dining or a playroom, separate study, L-shaped conservatory, laundry, cloakroom and handy W/C.
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 inside to an expansive entrance hall, laid with traditional Minton tiling and a grand staircase. The heart of this home is an open-plan kitchen/dining space with a bespoke fitted deVOL kitchen offering stylish dark green cabinetry, quartz worktops, a dual Belfast sink, an integrated dishwasher, a Smeg oven, and an island with a copper worktop. Off the kitchen you’ll discover a generous L-shaped conservatory, flooded with natural light with stunning views over the gardens and traditional stone flooring. The home boasts a generously sized living room with a feature fireplace and bright bay window; the family room is the ideal versatile space, perfect for a dining space, snug, or playroom for little ones. The study provides a serene space that’s perfect for working from home. Completing the ground floor is a handy laundry space, cloakroom, and W/C.
The property has been updated throughout with a rewire, damp proofing, some areas of replumbing, a boiler, an oil tank, a kitchen, and outdoor areas.
Upstairs, the main house boasts four expansive double bedrooms, perfect for growing families or guests. The main bathroom features a clawfoot, double-ended rolltop bath, a walk-in rainfall shower with a footstep, a vanity sink and a W/C. While the second bathroom to the front of the home offers a bath/rainfall shower duo, sink, and W/C. The property currently has a first-floor annex space with a large bedroom and living space and shower room, with the perfect opportunity to convert the downstairs garage/store spaces to make this a fully separate annex, perfect for multi-generational living or guest spaces.
The outside spaces expand with lush South-facing gardens with beautiful patio seating spaces, lush grass lawns, an abundance of apple trees and even feature the old plumbing and electricity to enable you to potentially refit the pool (STNPP). A gravelled driveway greets you upon entering the property with ample off-road parking for vehicles; garages and worktop spaces provide plenty of secure storage space. The home sits within a 3.45-acre green plot and provides opportunities for having horses or other animals.
Location
Hilderstone is a lovely semi-rural village located to the north-east of Stafford, offering a peaceful countryside lifestyle while remaining well-connected to nearby towns and transport links. Known for their picturesque surroundings, historic buildings, and strong community spirit, these villages appeal to families, professionals and those seeking a tranquil setting.
Local amenities include village pubs, primary schools, churches and small convenience stores, with larger shopping, leisure and healthcare facilities available in Stafford. Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from scenic walking routes, farmland and nearby woodland.
Commuters enjoy easy access to the A518, A51 and M6, providing links to Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, and the wider Midlands. The area is popular with those looking for rural charm without sacrificing convenience.
EPC Rating: F
Listed by
Stone
James Du Pavey Ltd
Reference: 173642744
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 13/12/2018
Current heating cost: £2,709/year
Potential heating cost: £1,276/year
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (120)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Site Plan
All
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,150,000 | +32.2% |
| Sold | 10/09/2020 (5 years ago) | £870,000 | — |
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 COTTAGE WHITESYTCH LANE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8RD | £715,000 | 19/07/2023 | Detached |
| ANNSCROFT SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF | £733,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| SOUTHLANDS SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF | £525,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £657,667 (3 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 February 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
Address
Sandon Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Old Chapel | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Old School | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons | 2.8 miles |
| Shop | 3b Barbers | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | Stone | 3.2 miles |
| Train station | Blythe Bridge | 4.4 miles |
| Hospital | Longton Cottage Hospital | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | Beacon Park Hospital | 6.0 miles |
| University | Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site | 6.3 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 8.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 | 2.2 miles | Good — 21 Dec 2012 |
| St Michael's CofE (C) First School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Good — 4 Dec 2017 |
| Green Lea First School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Requires improvement — 22 May 2023 |
| Oulton CofE First School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 14 Oct 2011 |
| Alleyne's Academy | Secondary | 2.6 miles | Good — 9 Jan 2012 |
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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).