5 Willow Close, Royston, SG8 8BA

Property Insight Set within a quiet cul-de-sac in Reed, moments from the village's central meadow and cricket ground, this semi-detached chalet bungalow offers around 1,400 sq ft of versatile internal accommodation on a long, private plot framed by mature trees.

The layout is the real strength here: The entire first floor is given over to a generous principal suite, while two further double bedrooms, the family bathroom and the main living space sit on the ground floor.

That arrangement works equally well for those wanting single-level day-to-day living and for families needing proper separation between rooms.

The home has been well kept, gives new owners clear scope to make it their own, and is offered with no upward chain.

Upon entering, the hallway opens onto a turned staircase with barley-twist spindles.

The lounge connects through a wide opening to the dining room, where a sloping ceiling with twin roof lights and sliding patio doors draw in light from the garden and lead straight out onto the terrace.

The kitchen sits to the front, fitted with light oak units including glazed display cabinets, pale worktops, a ceramic hob with chimney extractor, an eye-level oven and a stainless steel sink, with leaded-light windows looking over the front garden.

A separate utility room adds further worktop space, a second sink, fitted storage and room for laundry appliances. A rear lobby gives access to the garage and outside.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a large, light room beneath the eaves, with a wide dormer window overlooking the rear garden and trees, eaves storage and its own en-suite shower room.

On the ground floor, bedroom two has a beamed ceiling and windows to two sides.

Bedroom three takes a bay window to the front and a fireplace with a carved timber surround, and is currently arranged as a second sitting room.

Outside, the rear garden is a particular feature: Long and private, with a paved terrace, raised beds, lawn, a summerhouse and greenhouse, and mature trees at the far end with open farmland beyond.

To the front, a block-paved driveway leads to the single garage. A home with genuine space inside and out, in a peaceful corner of the village.

At a Glance Type: Semi-detached chalet bungalow, freehold Size: Approximately 1,409 sq ft, plus a 128 sq ft single garage (1,537 sq ft total) Bedrooms: 3 doubles, with the principal suite occupying the first floor Bathrooms: 2 - ground-floor family bathroom plus en-suite shower room to principal Reception Rooms: Lounge opening to dining room with roof lights and sliding patio doors Kitchen: Light oak units with glazed display cabinets, ceramic hob, eye-level oven, separate utility room Outside: Long rear garden with paved terrace, lawn, raised beds, summerhouse and greenhouse; front garden Parking: Block-paved driveway and single garage Station: Royston, approximately 3 miles, direct to London Kings Cross from 38 minutes Condition: Well kept, with scope to update décor throughout Chain: No upward chain Contact the team today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

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Location – Reed Reed is a picturesque parish village in North Hertfordshire, sitting on a chalk ridge at almost the highest point in the county, approximately 3 miles from Royston and 16 miles from Cambridge.

A settlement has reportedly existed here for 2,000 years, and the community is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

It is built in an unusual pattern around a central meadow, giving it an open and spacious appearance.

To the east lies the Prime Meridian, and the Greenwich Meridian Trail passes through, alongside ancient woodlands including Bush Wood, Rokey Wood, Sallow Wood and Roundabout.

Well-marked footpaths give residents wonderful views, particularly from Reed Joint looking north towards the Cambridgeshire Fens - on a clear day the tower of Ely Cathedral is visible some 30 miles away.

Clubs and societies include cricket, carpet bowls, choir, line dancing, gardening, cooking and reading.

The church of St Mary has been a place of worship for over 1,000 years, and there is a first school and a village hall available for hire.