Water Lane, Melbourn, SG8

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PROPERTY INSIGHT
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this 4-bedroom detached period home in a popular non-estate location in Melbourn. This lovely property is in a central village location, just a short walk from amenities, with 3 reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a private rear garden, a garage and workshop, and driveway parking for multiple vehicles. 

On approach, this detached family property enjoys excellent kerb appeal, with a generous and tidy frontage, front lawn gardens surrounded by mature hedgerows, borders and beds of flowers and shrubs, and side access to the rear. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is bright and welcoming, with stairs to the first floor, and doors through to the rest of the downstairs living space.

The kitchen/dining room is a fantastic size, enjoying windows and a door to the rear, period features, a range of base and wall units, laminate worktops, wood flooring, strip and spot lighting, an integrated oven, gas hob and extractor, a fantastic ventilated larder, and space for a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, large dining setting and other small kitchen appliances. A door opens into a lovely wood-framed garden room, with fantastic views, tiled flooring and space for furniture. There is also access to a downstairs bathroom, comprising a bath, WC and hand wash basin.

The lounge is an excellent size, benefiting from a window to a front aspect, a feature fireplace with hearth, thick carpets, sconce lighting, and space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. The family room, across the hallway, offers further versatile reception space, with wood flooring, spot lighting, and space for furniture. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this lovely period home continues to offer generous accommodation, with 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage, and a second family bathroom, comprising a bath, a WC, a bidet and a hand wash basin.

Outside, to the rear, the garden is a fantastic space, fully enclosed by fencing and mature hedgerows and offering a lovely private spot to sit and relax during the warmer months. It is laid mainly to lawn, providing space for garden furniture, eating meals al fresco and entertaining guests. There are some beautifully tended borders and beds, brimming with flowers, plants and shrubs, plenty of space for pots, access to the front of the property, and scope for new owners to put their own stamp on things. 

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

LOCATION - MELBOURN
Melbourn is a large English parish village, nestled in the far southwest of Cambridgeshire, just 3 miles from the town of Royston and 11 miles from the city of Cambridge. The village has enjoyed a long history of occupation, stemming from the presence of springs and the River Mel, rising at Melbourn Bury. The river is particularly attractive because it is often clear and shallow, displaying chalk and gravel through its glittering water. There are many countryside walks to enjoy, including several ancient trackways that cross through the parish.

Melbourn is a bustling village, full of life, and offers residents all the amenities they could possibly need, including two village shops, a pharmacy, a doctor's and dentist surgery, two traditional village pubs, the highly regarded Sheene Mill restaurant and hotel, as well as a spa just opposite. There are a number of parks and endless groups and clubs for all age groups. In terms of schooling, you have a number of pre-school options, a primary and secondary school within the village. There are three churches, including the All Saints' Church, which dates back to the 13th Century and offers regular services and activities for residents.

The village's proximity to Royston means that residents have access to the town's many other amenities, such as the mainline train station offering regular fast services to both Cambridge and London Kings Cross. There is also a leisure centre, sports clubs, dentist's surgeries, and highly-regarded schools for all ages. Also, from Melbourn, you can pick up the train line from the neighbouring village of Meldreth, and this is even within walking distance. The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

If you are looking for the benefits of a town while in a countryside location, we recommend visiting Melbourn to find your forever home.