High Street, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

Stunning Chapel conversion offering a beautifully unique home full of charm.

Description

Originally dating back to 1851, this unique former chapel has been transformed into an exceptional residence, blending architectural heritage with modern luxury. Converted by the current owners in 2016, The Old Congregational Chapel is located in the heart of the village, yet set discreetly back from the high street. It is approached via a private, gated driveway with generous parking. Internal accommodation is set over two floors beneath a pitched tiled roof, which has been finished to an impeccable standard with high ceilings throughout. The main door leads into a marbled and panelled entrance hall. From here is the first glimpse of this home's inspirational open-plan living space, with its herringbone flooring, original exposed beams, and glass-covered wine cellar, all wrapped around the focal point of the elevated wood burner. Leading directly off the family room is the hand-crafted kitchen, comprising floor-to-ceiling cupboards, a breakfast bar, and an array of integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, stand-alone hot tap, double ovens, microwave oven, and warming drawer. The orangery is a more recent addition, flooded with natural light. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a separate cloakroom and a utility room, which offers laundry facilities, storage, and a butler sink.

An engineered, industrial-style staircase leads to the first floor, where further cleverly designed accommodation and three vaulted double bedrooms await. The principal suite is particularly special, with the addition of a dressing room that could also be reimagined as a fourth bedroom, and an en suite bathroom comprising a roll-top bath, double walk-in shower, twin sinks set within a vanity unit, and a hidden integrated television. The guest bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room. The family bathroom includes a copper roll-top bath, corner walk-in shower, and a one-of-a-kind stone wash basin.

Outside, the home is equally impressive. The private, block-paved driveway leads to the detached double garage (tandem-length) with remote-controlled opening. Within the garage, there is further storage and internal access to the annexe, which offers an open-plan space allowing plenty of room for a bedroom and living area. A kitchenette completes the space, providing storage and cooking facilities. There is also a bathroom comprising a stand-alone bath, corner walk-in shower, wash basin, and low-level WC. The main garden area is fronted by a raised terrace, a fabulous area for entertaining, and is mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders, partially enclosed by a wall and further by hedging. At the rear of the garden, an outbuilding offers a store room and a larger room, with additional useful storage sheds located to the side of the house. The house benefits from energy-efficient amenities including underfloor heating, solar panels and an air source heat pump.

Location

Meldreth is situated approximately 9.7 miles south west of Cambridge city centre and benefits from good everyday shopping facilities with a convenience store and popular farm shop.

Meldreth is a linear village with the railway station at one end and the church at the other, there is a public house and as a matter of interest, the Greenwich Meridian runs through the village.

A more comprehensive range of shopping facilities can be found in Royston (3.9 miles) and Cambridge with a wider range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities including the Fitzwilliam Museum, punting along the river Cam and all 31 of the University of Cambridge's colleges.

Meldreth railway station is just 0.4 miles (10 mins walk approx.) from the property which provides services into both London’s Kings Cross and Cambridge stations. There are good recreational amenities in the area including golf clubs at Royston and Melbourn and an indoor leisure pool at Melbourn.

State schooling for all age groups is available in the area including the primary school in the village and Melbourn Village College (2.3 miles) for secondary schooling. There are also a number of excellent independent schools for all age groups in Cambridge including St Faith’s, St John’s and King’s College Prep Schools, the Perse Co-Ed, The Leys, Stephen Perse and St Mary’s secondary schools.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,851 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains Electricity and Drainage.

The property benefits from an air source heat pump and solar panels.