3-bedroom semi-detached house · SG8 7AX
Sold STCListed 36 days
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Introduction Victoria Crescent, Royston A Characterful 1924 Semi-Detached Home with Generous Garden, Garage & Driveway A rare opportunity to acquire an older-style semi-detached home dating from 1924 , occupying a generous plot in one of Royston's established residential streets.
Having been lovingly retained by the same family since 1969 , this charming property offers a wonderful sense of history and presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to modernise and personalise the accommodation while retaining its inherent character.
The property benefits from a large rear garden, private driveway and garage , together with useful cellar/basement storage.
Internally, the accommodation provides a kitchen, three bedrooms and well-proportioned living space, with the character and proportions associated with homes of this period.
Situated along Victoria Crescent , the property enjoys a mature and well-established setting, whilst being conveniently positioned for Royston town centre and the mainline railway station , making it particularly appealing to commuters and those looking to enjoy the many amenities the town has to offer.
Step Inside The accommodation retains much of the charm expected from a home of this age, with well-proportioned rooms and a traditional feel throughout.
The property offers scope for updating and improvement, allowing the incoming owner to create a home tailored to their own requirements.
The kitchen provides access to the garden and, alongside the principal living accommodation, forms part of a practical layout suited to both family life and entertaining.
To the first floor are three bedrooms , providing flexibility for a growing family, guests or home working, together with the potential to further enhance the accommodation in the future.
A particularly useful feature is the cellar/basement store , offering valuable additional storage space rarely found in more modern properties.
Step Outside The property occupies a generous plot, with a large rear garden providing an excellent amount of outside space.
Whether enjoyed as a family garden, entertaining area or future landscaping project, the garden offers considerable potential and is a real feature of the property.
To the front is a private driveway providing off-road parking , together with a garage , offering secure parking and useful additional storage.
The Location Victoria Crescent is an established residential road situated within easy reach of Royston town centre and Royston mainline railway station .
The town offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and public houses, together with recreational facilities and open countryside nearby.
Royston railway station provides direct services towards Cambridge and London King's Cross , making the town particularly popular with commuters.
The surrounding area also benefits from excellent access to the countryside, including Therfield Heath , whilst road connections provide convenient access to the A10, A505 and A1(M).
A Home with History Having remained in the same family ownership since 1969 , this is a property with a genuine story to tell.
Built in 1924 , it combines the proportions and character of an older home with a generous garden, garage and driveway, all within a highly regarded and established part of Royston.
An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a characterful family home with excellent potential, a generous garden and a convenient location close to the railway station.
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