For sale Detached

The Old Chapel

SANDON ROAD, STONE, HILDERSTONE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8SF

3 beds 2 baths 144 m² Listed 26 May 2026 (-20d)

£550,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

144 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£345,000 May 2005

Local average

£409,613 (+34.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,210 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Beautifully renovated throughout, The Old Chapel offers stunning original features including Minton tiling, original wooden flooring, bright vaulted ceilings and featured angled windows throughout.
  • Three generously sized bedrooms including a master bedroom with dual-aspect windows and an en suite with d-shaped rainfall shower. The bathroom offers a freestanding double-ended bath. d
  • Versatile living spaces including a generously sized living room, dining room and snug. Plus, a utility room and separate study. Open-plan kitchen/diner with modern kitchen and integrated appliances.
  • Sizeable 0.35-acre plot with 360 degree surrounding gardens including lush grass lawns, beautifully maintained hedging and shrubberies, patio seating space and two driveways with ample parking.
  • Sat in the heart of the lovely village of Hilderstone with a peaceful countryside lifestyle and well-connected nearby towns and transport links, local village pubs, primary schools, and shops.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Step this way, but mind your footing; you might just find yourself tumbling headfirst into something rather extraordinary. Welcome to The Old Chapel, a home where ordinary simply won’t do, where beautiful original features, lofty proportions, modern convenience and a sizeable 0.35-acre plot combine to create your perfect home.
Step inside to a beautiful hall with the original door and traditional Minton tiling that leads you into the entrance hall. The beating heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/dining space that has been upgraded with convenience in mind. Sleek cabinetry provides ample storage space; you have an integrated microwave, dishwasher, and double oven with a five-burner gas hob. This space offers a bright vaulted ceiling with stunning stained-glass windows and the original chapel flooring. The living room is perfect for relaxing and is flooded with natural light thanks to the dual-aspect windows. Additionally, you have a dining room and a snug space that is ideal for entertaining friends and family no matter the occasion. Downstairs is complete with a utility, plus another hall leading into the study.
Upstairs is home to three generously sized double bedrooms, including an expansive master bedroom with tall, vaulted ceilings, featured angled windows and an easy, seamless flow into the en suite shower room with a D-shaped rainfall shower. The family bathroom boasts sleek marble-effect tiling with a free-standing double-ended bath.
Outside, you have a full wrap-around garden with a beautiful grass lawn framing the frontage, while the sweeping rear garden boasts a patio seating area, a gravelled driveway with off-road parking, a long, beautifully maintained lawn, and mature shrubberies and hedging throughout. There is also the benefit of a well, ideal for watering the flower beds. Additional off-road parking is available on a separate driveway just outside the back door.
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.

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 88944051

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Horseshoe Cottage, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 74 84 80 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
1 Horseshoe Cottages, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 75 90 86 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
2 Horseshoe Cottages, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 73 89 81 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
3 Horseshoe Cottages, Sandon Road, STONE 58 86 107 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
Annexe, Annscroft, STONE 76 87 89 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Detached
Annscroft, Sandon Road, STONE 66 81 167 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Ash Tree Cottage, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 72 80 170 m² Detached
Bethany Cottage, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 67 85 109 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Field House, Sandon Road, STONE 67 81 254 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Highfields Farm, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 38 68 259 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Hilderstone Cottage, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 85 92 122 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Hillrise, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 45 86 97 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Hillrise, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 28 80 93 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Horseshoe House, Sandon Road, STONE 73 80 216 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Laburnum Cottage, Sandon Road, Hilderstone, STONE 61 85 109 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Site Plan

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Price history

152% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £550,000 +59.4%
Sold 27/05/2005 (21 years ago) £345,000 +151.8%
Sold 31/12/1997 (28 years ago) £137,000

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
Same street HORSESHOE COTTAGES 1 SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF £257,500 23/01/2026 Terraced
THE OLD DAIRY DINGLE LANE, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SG £620,500 15/11/2024 Detached
Same street OLD POST OFFICE COTTAGE SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF £285,000 06/09/2022 Semi-detached
2 BARNES CROFT, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XU £755,000 04/07/2022 Detached
Same street ANNSCROFT SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF £733,000 25/03/2022 Detached
PRIORY COTTAGE CHURCH DOWN, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XR £750,000 25/03/2022 Detached
PRIMROSE COTTAGE CHURCH DOWN, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8XR £525,000 20/01/2022 Detached
Same street HALL FARM COTTAGES 2 SANDON ROAD, HILDERSTONE, STONE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 8SF £132,500 29/10/2021 Terraced
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: £352,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £626,750 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.2%
10y growth 26.2%

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: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Sandon Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Old School 0.2 miles
Bus stop The Old Chapel 0.2 miles
Shop 3b Barbers 2.8 miles
Shop Sublime Barbers 2.8 miles
Train station Stone 3.2 miles
Train station Blythe Bridge 4.2 miles
Hospital Cheadle Hosptal 6.4 miles
University Staffordshire University Blackheath Lane Site 6.5 miles
Hospital County Hospital 6.8 miles
University Keele University 10.3 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 2.0 miles Good — 21 Dec 2012
Oulton CofE First School Primary 2.4 miles Good — 14 Oct 2011
St Michael's CofE (C) First School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
Alleyne's Academy Secondary 2.6 miles Good — 9 Jan 2012
Green Lea First School Primary 2.6 miles Requires improvement — 22 May 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.16%
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).

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