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For saleReduced £15k (−6%) on 20 OctListed 51 days
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Property Insight Set on the top floor of a modern development within walking distance of Royston's mainline station and town centre, this two-bedroom apartment makes good use of its position under the eaves, with vaulted ceilings, dormer windows and rooflights drawing light deep into the accommodation.
It offers a practical two-double layout with the benefit of an en-suite to the principal bedroom and allocated underground parking, and would suit a first purchase, a downsizer or an investor equally well.
The heart of the apartment is a generous open-plan living space that runs the full depth of the property, combining sitting, dining and kitchen areas beneath a characterful pitched ceiling.
Windows to two aspects, along with rooflights, keep the room bright throughout the day, and there is comfortable room for both a lounge arrangement and a dining table.
The kitchen is fitted with wood shaker-style units and stone-effect worktops, with an integrated oven, chimney extractor hood, and space for a freestanding fridge-freezer and washing machine, laid with a slate-tiled floor that marks the working area from the carpeted living space.
The principal bedroom is a comfortable double with its own window and a shower en-suite, while the second bedroom is a well-proportioned room served by the family bathroom, which is fitted with a bath, pedestal basin and WC.
Both bedrooms enjoy leafy outlooks over the surrounding treetops.
The property sits within well-maintained communal grounds with allocated underground parking, and its position close to the station makes it a straightforward option for commuters.
A rare chance to secure a bright, characterful top-floor home in a convenient Royston setting.
At a Glance Type: Second-floor apartment, leasehold Size: 668 sq ft Bedrooms: 2 - one double with en-suite, plus a second bedroom Bathrooms: 2 - family bathroom plus en-suite to principal Reception Rooms: Open-plan living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and dual aspect Kitchen: Wood shaker-style units, stone-effect worktops, integrated oven and chimney hood Outside: Well-maintained communal grounds Parking: Allocated underground parking for one Station: Royston, direct to London Kings Cross from 38 minutes Agents Notes Tenure: Leasehold Lease Length: Lease expires 2141 (approximately 116 years remaining) Service Charge: £1,700 per annum Ground Rent: £250 per annum Walk Through This Home - Virtually Take a 360° tour from your phone or laptop.
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Location – Royston Royston is a traditional English town in Hertfordshire, on the border of Cambridgeshire and 14 miles from Cambridge.
It grew from the crossing of two ancient thoroughfares, Roman and prehistoric, and carries a wealth of rich heritage - including its own cave, revealed in the 18th Century, carved out of chalk beneath the crossroads in the centre of town.
The town enjoys numerous green open spaces, including the renowned Therfield Heath nature reserve, and lies on the northern slopes of the Hertfordshire Chalk Downs.
The town centre offers a market and a high street of bustling shops alongside a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and public houses, with supermarkets on the outskirts, doctors' surgeries, dentists, schools and a leisure centre.
Clubs and activities range from tennis and rugby to hockey and golf.
Transport links are excellent: The town sits on the A10, with the A1M and M11 each within a 15-minute drive, and a mainline station running direct to London Kings Cross in as little as 38 minutes.
EPC Rating: C
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