# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ST15 8SF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Sandon Road, Hilderstone, ST15, ST15 8SF | | Price | £490,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | ## Description The Loft, a family home that rises above the rest! Tucked away in the charming village of Hilderstone, The Loft is anything but ordinary. This unique and beautifully designed family home offers generous living space, bold architectural features, and a fresh take on village life, for those craving something a little different. Step through the fabulous porch entrance and you’ll immediately get a sense of scale. This is a home built for families who love space to breathe, gather, and grow. Inside, the ground floor truly shines. A vast living room makes a statement with a striking glass wall overlooking the garden, while bifold doors invite the outdoors in. A log-burning stove on a slate base promises cosy evenings, and there’s more room to spread out in the eye-catching dining room, with exposed brickwork and garden-facing glass panels letting the light pour in. At the heart of the home lies a sleek kitchen-diner, perfect for feeding the troops or entertaining friends. From here, you’ll find a handy WC, utility room, boot room, and a stylish wet room…every inch designed with family life in mind. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide plenty of room for kids, guests, or working from home. The main bedroom is a special retreat, accessed by its own spiral staircase, arriving at a generous landing space ideal for a study or reading nook. Step through to the main bedroom, complete with a modern en suite and freestanding bath. The family bathroom also delivers luxury, with a large corner tub perfect for a relaxing soak. Skylights throughout the upper floor flood the home with natural light, creating a bright, uplifting feel in every corner. Outside, the surprises continue. A large garage complete with a workshop, mezzanine storage, and even its own log burner, ideal for hobbies, tinkering, or just stashing all that essential family gear. A generous lawn is perfect for play, while the paved and gravelled garden area makes al fresco dining a breeze. Mature trees and sweeping country views create a peaceful setting, with a secluded bench spot just right for quiet moments, nature-watching, or storytime under the sky. Set on a private driveway in the ever-popular village of Hilderstone, just 10 minutes from Stone and within easy reach of Stafford. The Loft is a rare find: a home full of character, light, and space, designed to embrace busy family life with ease and style. Families looking for space, soul, and something a little different… come and discover life at The Loft. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £409,613 (32 Detached, ST15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +19.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £799/mo - **Realistic:** £888/mo - **Optimistic:** £977/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Barnes Croft, ST15 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-155/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.2% - **10y growth:** 26.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.1% - **5y growth (index):** 25.5% - **10y growth (index):** 50.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)