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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SG8 9DQ
Sold STCListed 79 days
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About
A fine detached residence located near Therfield Heath with attractive flint elevations and leafy outlooks.
Detailed Description An elegant four bedroom detached residence situated in an enviable position, overlooking an attractive green area within this sought after development adjacent to Therfield Heath.
The well planned accommodation offers versatile living extending to approximately 1767 sq. ft. arranged over two floors with the added benefit of a detached single garage.
Furthermore, the property is positioned within a mile of both Royston mainline rail station with direct links to London Kings Cross and Cambridge as well as the High Street.
The front of the property is set back from the road overlooking an attractive green area with a long sweeping driveway that leads to the single garage, entrance door and a well maintained lawn area with well stocked feature flower beds.
The fully enclosed and private rear garden enjoys a Southerly aspect and been landscaped to feature a selection of well stocked beds with mature shrubs, a patio seating area, raised deck area with timber pergola over and gated side access.
Further features include an outside tap, security lights and external power points.
Agents Note A Material Information Pack has been created to be read in conjunction with the particulars and can be made available upon request.
Location Royston is a market town situated in North Hertfordshire, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Cambridge and 42 miles (68 km) north of London.
The town benefits from good transport links, with the A10 running north-south through Royston and the A505 providing access to the M11 and A1(M), facilitating regional and national travel.
Royston railway station lies on the Cambridge to London King's Cross mainline, offering regular direct services.
The fastest journey time to London King's Cross is approximately 37 minutes, while travel to Cambridge takes as little as 14 minutes.
Local amenities include a range of supermarkets, independent retailers, public houses, cafés, healthcare services, and a leisure centre. A traditional outdoor market operates twice weekly.
Educational provision includes several primary schools and a secondary academy.
Therfield Heath, a large area of chalk grassland on the edge of the town, offers recreational space for walking and sport, and is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Accommodation Ground floor Entrance Hallway With stairs to the first floor, oak herringbone flooring, under stairs storage cupboard, doors to Living room With bay window to the front aspect, window to the side aspect, oak herringbone flooring, electric fireplace with stone hearth and surround Family room/ office With window to the front aspect, range of fitted drawers and cupboards with fitted desk unit, oak herringbone flooring Kitchen diner With window to the front and rear aspect, bespoke fitted kitchen with range of eye and base level units, granite counter with undermounted sink and a half with chrome mixer tap over, inset five ring gas burning hob with chimney style extractor over, integrated appliances include; dishwasher, two chest level ovens and a microwave, space for American style fridge freezer, tiled floor, door to Utility room With window to the side aspect, base level storage cupboards with granite counter over, undermounted sink with chrome mixer tap over, eye level unit housing boiler, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, integral storage cupboard, tiled floor, door to the garden Day room With patio doors opening to the garden, tiled floor, loft storage area accessed via hatch Guest cloakroom With low level wc with eco flush button, wall mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap over, tiled floor First floor Galleried landing With window to the front aspect, loft storage area accessed via hatch, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to Principal bedroom With window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobes, wood effect flooring, door to En-suite shower room With window to the side aspect, suite comprising low level wc with eco flush button, wall mounted wash basin with chrome mixer tap over and tiled shower area with glass and chrome sliding door, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor Bedroom two With window to the front aspect side aspect, fitted wardrobes Bedroom three With window to the rear aspect, wood effect flooring, fitted wardrobes Bedroom four With window to the front aspect, wood effect flooring Family bathroom With window to the rear aspect, suite comprising; low level wc with eco flush, panelled bath with shower over and wall mounted wash basin with chrome mixer tap over, tiled floor, part tiled walls Viewing Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents Brown&Co.
Value & comps
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