Royston Road, Harston

haart is thrilled to present this exquisite, detached modern family home which blends traditional charm with contemporary design, offering a high-specification finish throughout. The property is set in a highly desirable South Cambridgeshire village, well-served by local amenities and providing a unique and inviting atmosphere.

Covered Storm Porch:
A block-paved entrance leads to a panelled glazed door with stained glass, opening into:

Entrance Hallway:
The hallway features a double-glazed window with privacy glass adjacent to the door. This space boasts a galleried effect with a vaulted ceiling, stairs leading to the first floor, and understairs storage cupboards with shelving and rails. Additional highlights include wood-effect flooring, LED downlights, a Velux skylight, and a panelled door leading into:

Open-Plan Living/Kitchen/Dining Area:
The luxurious kitchen is designed with both style and functionality in mind, offering an extensive range of wall and base-mounted storage, stone-effect work surfaces, and an inset stainless steel sink with a mixer tap. High-end integrated appliances include an AEG induction hob, Zanussi oven and grill, extractor hood, concealed fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. Further storage includes pull-out corner units and large drawers for pots and pans, all with soft-close mechanisms. The spacious kitchen also features a large central island with a breakfast bar, additional drawers, and decorative tiled flooring. A light fixture over the island adds to the room's ambiance, complemented by double-glazed windows to the front and an open flow into the living/dining area. This space features wood-effect flooring, LED downlights, and double-glazed windows with views of the garden. Bi-fold doors lead to the patio, flooding the room with natural light.

Inner Hallway:
With wood-effect flooring, LED downlights, and a panelled door leading into:

Utility Room:
The utility area offers a range of wall and base-mounted units, a stone-effect work surface, an inset stainless steel sink with a mixer tap, and space and plumbing for a washer and dryer. The room also includes tiled flooring, LED downlights, and an extractor fan.

Office/Bedroom 4:
This flexible room features wood-effect flooring, underfloor heating controls, LED downlights, and double-glazed sliding doors leading to the garden.

Downstairs Shower Room:
Comprising a three-piece suite, the shower room includes a spacious walk-in shower with dual shower heads and a glazed partition, a low-level WC with a concealed dual flush, and a wash hand basin with separate hot and cold taps. Decorative tiled surrounds, storage beneath the basin, a heated towel rail, and a wall-mounted mirror complete the room. A double-glazed window with privacy glass looks out onto the front.

First Floor:

Landing:
The landing is highlighted by a high vaulted ceiling, an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, a wall-mounted boiler, and fitted timber shelving.

Principal Bedroom Suite:
This spacious room boasts a high vaulted ceiling and built-in wardrobes with rails, shelving, and a chest of drawers. Other features include a radiator, LED downlights, and a large dormer window with a double-glazed unit to the front. A panelled door leads into:

En Suite Bathroom:
The en suite includes a three-piece suite with a combined bath and shower, wall-mounted shower head, separate hot and cold bath taps, and a folding glazed shower partition. The suite also features a low-level WC with concealed dual flush, a wash hand basin with separate taps, storage beneath, and decorative tiled surrounds. A heated towel rail, LED downlights, and a double-glazed skylight with a fitted blind complete the space.

Bedroom 2:
With vaulted ceilings, built-in wardrobes, and double-glazed skylights with automatic blinds, this room enjoys lovely natural light.

Bedroom 3:
This bedroom includes built-in wardrobes, a radiator, high vaulted ceilings, and a double-glazed skylight with a rear-facing view.

Family Bathroom:
The family bathroom offers a four-piece suite, including a porcelain bath with a mixer tap and shower head attachment, a large shower cubicle with dual wall-mounted shower heads, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin with separate taps. The room features tiled surrounds, storage beneath the basin, a heated towel rail, LED downlights, and a double-glazed window with privacy glass to the front.

Outside:
The property is approached via a dropped tarmac kerb onto a gravelled driveway, offering ample parking for multiple vehicles. The front garden includes a lawn bordered by planting, and block-paved steps lead to the front door under the storm porch.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a spacious full-width paved patio area directly accessible from the bi-fold doors. This outdoor space is ideal for entertaining or relaxing, with wall-mounted lighting enhancing the atmosphere. The continuation of the patio leads to a secure timber gate, providing side access to the front of the house.

LOCATION:

Harston is a charming village located just 4-5 miles south of Cambridge, offering a peaceful rural setting with excellent transport links. The village features local amenities including a shop, pub, and primary school, along with beautiful countryside and riverside views.

Well-connected by road, Harston offers easy access to the A10 and M11, providing a direct route into Cambridge (15-minute drive) and London (about 1 to 1.5 hours by car). Shepreth Railway Station, just 2 miles away, offers direct train services to Cambridge (15 minutes) and London King's Cross (1 hour 10 minutes). Local bus services also provide convenient connections to surrounding areas.

Harston’s blend of village charm and proximity to Cambridge makes it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful yet well-connected lifestyle.