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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SG8 9AY
Sold STCListed 60 days
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About
Offered with no onward chain, this detached family home offers four double bedrooms, generous living accommodation, a home office, tandem-length garage and ample off-road parking, all ideally positioned within the heart of Royston Town Centre.
On the ground floor, the impressive approximately 24ft living room/dining room provides a generous space for both relaxing and entertaining, with patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden.
A separate home office provides an ideal space for those working remotely or requiring additional versatile accommodation.
The kitchen is fitted with a breakfast bar and is offered with white goods, while a useful side door provides direct access to the garden.
Whilst a downstairs W/C completes the ground floor accommodation Upstairs, a central landing provides access to all four bedrooms and additional storage.
All four bedrooms are doubles and benefit from built-in wardrobes, providing excellent bedroom and storage space. The main bedroom is also fitted with a "Stiltz Home Lift".
The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a Jacuzzi-style bath.
Externally, the rear garden provides access to the tandem-length garage, with an additional parking space positioned in front. There is also a useful brick-built shed.
To the front, the property benefits from a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, together with a front garden.
Situated in the heart of Royston Town Centre, the property is ideally placed for access to a wealth of local shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and everyday amenities.
Royston Train Station is approximately 0.6 miles away, providing convenient commuter links towards both London and Cambridge.
The property offers excellent potential for buyers looking to modernise and create a spacious family home in a highly convenient location.
The property also boasts an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B and is equipped with solar panels, contributing towards a more energy-efficient home.
Freehold North Hertfordshire District Council Council Tax Band - "F" EPC - 81/B BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID.
There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal.
Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
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The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Thomas Morris. RYN260096/
Value & comps
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Returns
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