High Street, Barkway, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

A rare development opportunity attractively located behind the historical High Street of Barkway, a thriving north Hertfordshire village adjoining outstanding countryside and close to the A10 and Royston (mainline train service to Kings Cross approx. 50 mins).

Planning consent ref: 25/00455/LBC - planning consent was granted by North Herts Council on 10th July 2025 for "external and internal alterations to an existing outbuilding to facilitate conversion into a 3-bedroom dwelling which includes raising the ridge height and the replacement roof and a part two-storey and a part-single storey rear extension following demolition of the single storey front lean-to and erection of a brick wall on the west boundary and re-building of the existing brick piers to 2 metres in height and installation of sliding gates". The consent also allows for the construction of sizeable garage or cartlodge (6.5 mts x 6.5 mts).

The floorplan is included with the particulars but, on the ground floor there is a generous entrance hallway with cloakroom, study, kitchen/breakfast room and utility and a ground floor bedroom with en suite shower room.

On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

The building is a brick structure which has been used for coaches and, more recently, cars. It is situated off its own private driveway which leads beside the property and to a gated access to a most attractive area of ground which is partially walled and backs onto a meadow. The whole site, including the driveway, approaches .3 of an acre and there is a backdrop of maturing trees and open fields.

The following information has been provided by Ian Abrams Architect Limited of Newport, Nr Saffron Walden, confirming that the ground floor is approx. 75 sqmt (801 sqft) and on the first floor 55 sqmt (587 sqft) - total floor area of 1388 sqft.

Also consent for a large double garage - 36 sqmt (384 sqft) - total area including the garage is 1772 sqft.

Details of the planning consent, elevations and floorplans and the site plan area available.

There are numerous facilities within the village including primary school and pub, active church.

The property is situated on the eastern side of the village and, on this side, there are a number of footpaths which open to The Cokenach Estate where there is attractive wooded countryside.

The development site is owned by a well established local builder and there is the possibility of a build contract, should a purchaser be interested. This package would be advantageous as there would be savings on Stamp Duty as the purchase price would be based on the sale price of the development site.

Viewing by appointment with the sole agent.

AGENT’S NOTE: The neighbouring property (No. 7) has a right of way, both vehicular and pedestrian over the driveway.

There is a paddock immediately behind the site which is owned by a local resident. Our client currently rents this paddock and it is possible that this arrangement could continue.

Barkway is a well regarded North Hertfordshire village with a range of predominantly period houses, and has a primary school with nursery class and a playgroup in the village hall. The larger centres of Royston (4.2 miles) and Buntingford (5.7 miles) provide a range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, and the market town of Bishops Stortford (16 miles) offers further amenities. There is a mainline railway station at Royston providing trains to London Kings Cross. Further stations at Audley End, Bishop's Stortford and Ware all have services to London (Liverpool Street). The A10 lies approximately 2 miles to the west, with links to the City and M25 London Orbital Motorway.