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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SG8 9EA
For saleListed 89 days
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Detailed Description An attractive and sympathetically extended Edwardian three bedroom semi detached home, occupying a central position within this thriving market town.
The thoughtfully remodelled accommodation has been finished to a high standard throughout and extends to approximately 1160 sq.
ft., arranged over two floors with the added benefit of a basement and summer house.
Furthermore, the property enjoys a convenient position within easy reach of the town centre and mainline railway station, providing direct services to London King's Cross and Cambridge.
The front of the property benefits from a pressed concrete driveway providing off road parking, with steps rising to the entrance door.
The frontage is attractively landscaped with a decorative pebble area, complemented by mature shrubs and climbing plants. A shared side passage provides access through to the rear garden.
A pressed concrete pathway leads to a black cast aluminium staircase rising to the rear garden, which has been thoughtfully landscaped and arranged over a series of tiers.
The initial terrace provides an attractive seating and dining area, enclosed predominantly by dwarf wall boundaries and enhanced by a variety of mature shrubs.
Steps rise to a lawned section with established planted borders before reaching a further patio seating area.
Beyond, additional steps lead to a second lawned terrace featuring mature shrubs and well stocked flower beds.
A final flight of decked steps rises to an elevated decked terrace and summer house, enjoying attractive rooftop views across the surrounding area.
Further practical features include external lighting, an outside tap, and gated side access to the shared passage leading to the front of the property.
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 LOWER GROUND FLOOR BASEMENT With central heating, light and power GROUND FLOOR LIVING ROOM With bay window to the front aspect, entrance door, solid oak flooring, fireplace with granite hearth and decorative tiled inserts with wooden mantle, door to DINING ROOM With window to the rear aspect, feature fireplace with granite hearth and electric stove style burner with exposed brick surround with wooden mantle over, door to stairs down to basement, open to KITCHEN With window to the side aspect, bespoke fitted kitchen with range of matching eye and base level units, preparation counter with undermounted sink with mixer tap over, inset Siemens five ring gas hob with decorative mirrored glass splashback and chimney style extractor hood over, integrated Bosch dishwasher, integrated chest level Fisher & Paykel double oven, space for fridge freezer and under counter fridge, tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, open to inner hallway INNER HALLWAY With door to side access, tiled flooring, door to utility room UTILITY ROOM With window to the rear aspect, fitted eye level storage cupboards and tower unit, counter with space below for washing machine and under counter freezer, tiled floor, door to GUEST CLOAKROOM With wall hung wc with concealed cistern and eco flush plate, wall mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap over, tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail FIRST FLOOR LANDING With doors to BEDROOM ONE With window to the front aspect, air conditioning unit, fitted double wardrobe BEDROOM TWO With window to the rear aspect, loft access via hatch, integral cupboard housing hot water cylinder, over stairs storage cupboard BEDROOM THREE With window to the rear aspect, integral wardrobe FAMILY BATHROOM With window to the side aspect, suite comprising; wall hung wc with concealed cistern, vanity unit with inset basin and chrome mixer tap over and bath with Aqualisa Quartz shower over, tiled walls, tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, chrome heated towel rail Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents Brown&Co.
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About 28 Barkway Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9EA
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