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Listing removedReduced £100k (−7.4%) on 21 JunListed 230 days
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About
Secluded, spacious family home set within picturesque gardens Description This well-proportioned detached family home is secluded and offers a high level of privacy yet is within a short distance from the centre of the village which offers a main line train station taking you in to Kings Cross or Cambridge.
The home is set over two floors under a pitch tiled roof, offering generous living accommodation extending over 2,700 sq ft.
The front door leads into an open entrance hallway which is awash with natural light and directly off the entrance hall is the bright living room which is centred around a featured fire place and offers open views across the garden from the patio doors.
A door leads from the living room into the stunning vaulted dining room with a brick built inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burner.
The kitchen/breakfast room offers a fantastic family space and comprises of an array of wall and floor storage, integrated sinks with mixer tap, inset hob, integrated double oven and grill, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
From the kitchen you have access in to the snug and conservatory beyond which overlooks the rear garden.
For those that work from home there are two studies, one which is accessed internally and the second more generous office space that has external access which could be utilised in a number of ways.
On the ground floor there is a double bedroom that has an en suite shower room, ideal for guests. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the utility room and WC/cloakroom.
Leading up the stairs to first floor, there are two double bedrooms and two large single bedroom.
The principal bedroom has built in wardrobe space as well and the en suite bathroom comprising of a walk in shower, bath, wash basin and low level WC.
The first floor accommodation is completed by the family bathroom which comprises of a panel bath with shower, low level WC, and pedestal wash basin.
Outside the property sits within gardens extending just over half an acre.
To the front of the home the spacious, gated gravel drive that offers parking for a number of vehicles, the drive also leads to the attached brick built double garage with remote access and internal door to the home.
There are further lawned areas within the front gardens as well as herbaceous borders and mature trees.
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large paved patio leading from the rear of the house, that is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
There are two storage sheds and a former stable that is used as a workshop and further storage. There is a wide gated side access that leads back to the front of the property.
Location Shepreth is approximately 9 miles from the university city of Cambridge and 6 miles from the market town of Royston.
The A10 passes to the west of the village providing direct access to M11 (Junction 11) and the A505 on the outskirts of Royston.
There are various recreational amenities in the village, including Shepreth Recreation Ground and Shepreth Wildlife Park. There is also a garden centre, coffee shop and various public houses.
Further shopping facilities can be found in Royston and Cambridge has an abundance of cultural amenities including the Fitzwilliam Museum and punting tours along the river Cam.
Fast and regular train services from Royston to London Kings Cross taking from 37 minutes.
Train services are also available from Shepreth station - Cambridge from 14 mins, London from 54 mins and Royston from 8 mins.
Primary schooling is at Meldreth and Barrington and secondary schooling at Melbourn Village College. In addition there are a number of independent schools and sixth form colleges in Cambridge.
(all distances and times are approximate) Square Footage: 2,761 sq ft
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About 98, Meldreth Road, Royston
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