Sandon Road, Hilderstone, ST15

The harvest is in, and this season's finest find has arrived. Welcome to Rickyard Cottage, a beautiful Grade II listed cottage where a bumper crop of character, comfort and countryside charm awaits. Set in the heart of the ever popular village of Hilderstone, this delightful two bedroom home is bursting with period features and timeless appeal, ready to reap the rewards of village living. Whether you're taking your very first step onto the property ladder or looking to downsize without compromising on character, this is one home that's ripe for the picking.

Step through the door and the first stop on your harvest trail is the welcoming kitchen diner, where you can cook up a feast and serve up memories for years to come. With a four burner gas hob, oven, stainless steel sink and drainer, plus space for your essential appliances, this is a kitchen ready to handle everything from quick weekday suppers to those Sunday roasts that bring everyone back to the table.

Follow the path through to the living room, where the real cosy crop awaits. A beautiful characterful brick fireplace takes centre stage, creating the perfect spot to curl up on chilly evenings, watch your favourite films and enjoy the simpler things in life.

Upstairs, the harvest keeps on giving with two versatile double bedrooms, offering plenty of room to grow into. One bedroom benefits from built in storage, helping keep everything neatly gathered away, while the bathroom is perfectly positioned to serve both bedrooms with a panelled bath and shower combination, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Outside, the rewards continue to bloom. The front garden is laid with lawn and patio areas, offering the perfect place to plant yourself with a morning coffee, enjoy the sunshine or host friends. A summer house provides a fantastic extra space for hobbies, relaxing or escaping with a good book, while the additional store keeps everything safely tucked away. Completing this charming cottage package is a pebbled driveway providing convenient off road parking.

Rickyard Cottage is a home where you can truly put down roots, grow into village life and harvest plenty of happy memories along the way.

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.

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Council Tax Band: C

Tenure: Freehold

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Floor Plans
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Agent's Notes
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Referrals
We can recommend excellent local solicitors, mortgage advice and surveyors as required. At no time are you obliged to use any of our services. We recommend Gent Law Ltd for conveyancing, they are a connected company to James Du Pavey Ltd but their advice remains completely independent. We can also recommend other solicitors who pay us a referral fee of £240 inc VAT. For mortgage advice we work with RPUK Ltd, a superb financial advice firm with discounted fees for our clients. RPUK Ltd pay James Du Pavey 25% of their fees. RPUK Ltd is a trading style of Retirement Planning (UK) Ltd, Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Your Home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it. We receive £120 inc VAT for each survey referral.