Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

Imposing detached family home set in a prime location within Royston town

Description

This substantial six-bedroom home sits in a prime position in Royston, offering exceptional space, privacy, and contemporary design. Thoughtfully enhanced by the current owner, this detached property spans three floors and offers over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully arranged accommodation. Set behind a private gated entrance, there is a strong sense of seclusion and security. The attractive façade blends exposed brickwork with smooth grey render, complimented by mature trees, colourful borders, and well-maintained shrubs. There is ample off road parking as well as a double and single garage with up-and-over doors, while gated side access leads through to the rear garden.

Inside, the entrance hall is bright and welcoming, featuring tiled flooring, inset lighting, excellent built-in storage, and space for furniture. There is also a cloakroom WC and stairs to the upper floors. The heart of the home is the spectacular 43ft open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room—a true showstopper designed with modern living and entertaining in mind. Three sets of bi-folding doors open out to the garden terrace, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen features a wide range of contemporary base and wall units with composite worktops, a central island with breakfast bar, an inset sink, Amtico flooring, under-cabinet and recessed lighting, and a statement roof lantern. Appliances include a range cooker with extractor hood, a wine cooler, and integrated space for an American-style fridge/freezer and smaller appliances. The adjacent utility room provides additional storage, a sink, plumbing for laundry appliances, and internal access to both garages and the side of the property. The formal dining room offers a light-filled space overlooking the front garden and features wood flooring. The main lounge is warm and inviting, with dual-aspect windows, stylish Amtico flooring and a feature fireplace. A third reception room further enhances the ground floor’s flexibility, ideal as a snug, playroom, or second study. Upstairs, the first floor hosts four of the six bedrooms, all generously sized and tastefully presented. The primary suite is especially spacious and includes an en suite shower room complete with double sink, WC, and walk-in shower. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms on this floor and includes a separate bath, shower, WC, and hand basin. The top floor is home to two additional double bedrooms—both with ample space and integrated storage—served by a third family bathroom fitted with a bath, WC, and sink.

Outside, the rear garden is a superb space—fully enclosed, and well maintained. Primarily laid to lawn, it features mature trees, fencing, and a large paved terrace. A separate patio area offers an ideal spot for a BBQ or an outdoor kitchen setup.

Location

Melbourn Road is situated at the edge of Royston town centre, which provides a good range of day-to-day shops together with schooling, recreational and leisure facilities. The Royston Leisure Centre offers a gym, indoor sports hall and swimming pool. Therfield Heath is a nature reserve that covers an area of 420 acres.

There are a wide variety of sporting clubs, a golf course and woodland footpaths, a popular spot for dog walkers. There are also an extensive range of facilities in the nearby historic city of Cambridge, approximately 13 miles away.

Royston is excellent for commuters with regular direct services to Cambridge from 14 utes, and London’s Kings Cross frommin 38 minutes via Stevenage, through the Thameslink stations, Gatwick airport and on to Brighton without a change of trains. For road commuters, there are good road links via the A505 and A10 to London, Stansted Airport, the A1 (M) and the M11 via the A505.

Independent schooling is available in nearby Cambridge including the renowned King’s College and St John’s College Schools, The Perse schools, and Letchworth with St Christopher’s & St Francis.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,597 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains Water, Electricity, Gas, and Drainage.