5 bedroom detached house for sale

We are delighted to welcome to market this stunning and elegant five-bedroom detached home is set within a mature and sizeable 3.57-acre plot in sought-after Hilderstone. Built in 1850 with soaring high ceilings, beautiful original Minton tiled flooring, and feature fireplaces, while still offering all the modern comforts you could desire. Welcome to The Hollies.

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.