Middle Street, Thriplow, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

An exceptional and beautifully designed five-bedroom detached home with independent one-bedroom annexe

Description

This extremely generous and beautifully designed five-bedroom detached family home offering an additional, separate one-bedroom annex, is set within mature landscaped gardens extending to approximately half an acre whilst being located within a highly desirable village location.

Built by the current owners to an exacting specification, this impressive modern home offers luxurious, light-filled accommodation extending to over 4,000 sq ft across two floors. Thoughtfully designed for contemporary family living, it combines well balanced living with high-quality finishes and a superb sense of space. Throughout the home, the attention to detail is evident in the bespoke oak joinery, handcrafted staircase and balustrades, double-glazed oak windows, and the use of premium materials including limestone and engineered oak flooring.

The eye catching double-height entrance hall creates an immediate sense of scale and elegance, leading to the main reception rooms: a generous sitting room, home office, dining room and an expansive kitchen/breakfast/family area. The sitting room features a gas fire and French doors opening onto the terrace, while double doors connect it to the home office to create an ideal entertaining space when opened up. A bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen creates a true focal point of the home, fitted with painted wall units, a natural oak island with glass breakfast bar, and a full range of integrated appliances. Beyond, the dining room impresses with a half-glazed ceiling, three-quarter-length windows and doors leading directly onto the terrace and garden. A relaxed family seating area is subtly defined by a custom oak room divider, and the ground floor also includes a spacious utility room, a well-equipped gym and a separate cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Leading upstairs via the handcrafted staircase, to the galleried landing which is bathed in natural light from a hidden roof lantern and features a striking Swarovski crystal chandelier. The principal bedroom suite is exceptionally well-appointed, with a dressing area and a luxurious bathroom complete with freestanding bath, large shower and twin basins. There are four further, generous double bedrooms, three with en suite shower rooms and fitted wardrobes, along with a stylish family bathroom.

A detached annexe provides superb versatility, utilised currently as a studio but equally suited for guests, multi-generational living or as a home office. It comprises an open-plan kitchen/dining/living space with engineered oak flooring, a bedroom, and a shower room.

Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds extend to approximately half an acre. A gated driveway from Middle Street leads into a walled, gravelled area providing a generous amount of parking and access to a detached double garage with EV charging point. The rear garden is fully fenced and features an extensive lawn, established borders, and a charming birch copse. Multiple terraces and seating areas are positioned to enjoy sunshine throughout the day, while a timber-framed garden cabin, greenhouse, and shed provide additional outdoor living and storage.

Location

Thriplow is a village located approximately 8 miles south of Cambridge and approximately 7.8 miles north east of Royston.

Local amenities and facilities includes a village shop, the popular local pub The Green Man, cricket field and pavilion, a children's park and playgroup, and a village hall. It is also located approximately 2.3 miles away from Duxford Imperial War Museum, Europe's largest air museum.

There are comprehensive, cultural, recreational amenities and various shopping facilities in Cambridge, including the Grand Arcade shopping mall and the Grafton centre. For the commuter, there are regular train services from Royston station (approximately 8.1 miles away) and Foxton (approximately three miles) into London Kings Cross with journeys taking from 52 minutes, and from Whittlesford station (approximately 4.9 miles) into London Liverpool Street from 60 minutes.

The A505 is approximately 1.4 miles away to the south of the village, which in turn leads to the M11 south to Stansted Airport and London, and to the west is the A1 accessed via the Baldock bypass.

Primary schooling is available in the village and is within the catchment area of Melbourn Village College for secondary schooling. There is further schooling and independent schooling available for all ages in Cambridge, including St Faiths, The Perse, The Stephen Perse Foundation, The Leys and St Marys, as well as Long Road and Hills Road sixth form colleges.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,199 sq ft