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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · SG8 5BY
For saleListed 112 days
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About
We are delighted to offer to market this substantial detached bungalow located in one of Royston’s most highly regarded residential areas.
Offered chain free, this impressive home provides exceptionally versatile accommodation ideal for families, downsizers or anyone seeking spacious step free living accommodation, all within easy reach of Royston town centre, the train station, Royston Heath and the golf club.
Upon entry, you are greeted by a bright and spacious entrance hall granting access to the main living accommodation.
The property benefits from 3 reception rooms including a generous triple aspect living room flooded with natural light, a formal dining room, study and additional reception space offering flexibility for a range of uses.
The spacious kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of wall and base units, ample work surfaces and space for dining, while a separate utility room and guest cloakroom add further practicality.
The property offers 3 generously proportioned double bedrooms, all complete with fitted wardrobes, with an additional fourth bedroom.
Two of the double bedrooms benefit from their own en-suite bathrooms, while a separate family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a private enclosed garden and a substantial courtyard area housing a large heated swimming pool, currently covered by decking, offering the option to reinstate the pool if desired.
A separate changing room/home office, additional storage rooms, tool shed and potting shed provide excellent versatility and storage solutions.
To the front, the property benefits from a large double garage and ample off road parking for several vehicles.
Properties of this size and versatility in such a sought after location are rarely available and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this unique home has to offer (All purchasers must complete an AML and financial sanctions check once a sale is agreed (subject to contract).
The check is carried out by our third-party provider at a cost of £60 including VAT per property, payable by the applicant(s)).
Mobile Signal 4G great data and voice Mobile (based on calls indoors) O2 - 3 bars, EE - 2 bars.
Three - 2 bars, Vodafone - 2 bars Satellite & Cable TV Availability BT, Sky, Virgin Broadband (estimated speeds) Standard 17 mbps, Superfast 56 mbps, Ultrafast 1800 mbps Construction Type Floor: Solid, no insulation (assumed) Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity Windows: Fully double glazed Lighting: Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets Existing Planning Permission Title: Acacia - Reduce height and canopy by 25% and remove interior dead branches., Submitted Date: 22/07/2022 00:00:00, Ref No: 22/01954/TPO, Decision: , Decision Date: N/A Title: Ash - Remove, Submitted Date: 16/07/2020 00:00:00, Ref No: 20/01536/TPO, Decision: , Decision Date: N/A Title: Mountain Ash - Reduce by approx up to 30%.
Conifer - Remove., Submitted Date: 21/09/2018 00:00:00, Ref No: 18/02527/TPO, Decision: , Decision Date: N/A Title: Crown reduce by 15% to two Mountain Ash trees (T1 and T2).
Remove one dead Conifer tree (T3), Submitted Date: 05/07/2016 00:00:00, Ref No: 16/01708/1TPO, Decision: , Decision Date: N/A Coalfield or Mining no
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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