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Sold STCListed 292 days
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About
** WELCOME TO THE ELMSTEAD | A SUPERB FAMILY HOME SET OVER TWO FLOORS ** This spacious home offers nearly 1,500 sq. ft.
with the ground floor featuring an open-plan kitchen and dining area that seamlessly connects to the rear garden, along with a convenient utility room providing direct access to the carport.
Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a main bedroom complete with a walk-in dressing room and a private en-suite.
West Croft is an exclusive collection of just eight individually designed homes nestled in the peaceful village of Heydon.
This rare development blends traditional charm with modern luxury, offering a perfect escape to the countryside without compromising on convenience.
The specification of each home has been carefully selected for this development and benefits from the PLATINUM PLUS suite of fittings: * kitchen units are a matt finish with handless and soft close doors and drawers, finished with a Silestone worktop and upstands, and a 'Waterfall' finish to the central island.
appliances include NEFF down drafter induction hob, integrated single oven x 2, integrated combi microwave, dishwasher, wine chiller and full fridge/freezer.
* Bathrooms feature Swiss-made ceramic Laufen sanitary-ware, chrome Hansgrohe taps and showers, all finished with floor full heigh porcelain wall tiles, with LED mirrors and Vanity units.
* Air source heat pump which serves the underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the first, along with the hot water.
These new homes are located in an extremely popular South Cambridgeshire village, with Great Chesterford Train station just over 4 miles on the London Liverpool street line and Royston train station just under 5 miles on the Kings cross line.
The sought-after village of Heydon is known for its idyllic countryside setting, excellent amenities, and strong community spirit.
Residents enjoy: King William IV Inn - A charming country pub offering fine dining and a welcoming atmosphere. Heydon Grange Golf Club - A well-regarded 18-hole golf course with practice facilities.
Education - Highly rated nearby schools include King James Academy Royston (4.2 miles) and Melbourn Village College (4.5 miles).
Shopping & Leisure - Local market towns such as Royston and Saffron Walden offer a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and cultural attractions.
Royston railway station (4.5 miles) offers direct services to London King's Cross in under 40 minutes. The M11 motorway provides easy access to Cambridge, London, and Stansted Airport.
Regular bus services connect Heydon with surrounding towns and villages.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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