Lower Road, Croydon, Royston

The Barn is situated within the parish of Croydon, on the favoured south-west side of the city, approximately 13 miles from Cambridge. The original 17th-century barn, together with an adjoining 19th-century dairy, has been extended and skilfully converted to create a substantial detached residence of considerable charm and character, extending to approximately 3,500 sq ft.

Occupying an idyllic rural setting, the property is set back from Lower Road at the end of a sweeping, tree-lined driveway. The delightful gardens and adjoining paddock extend, in all, to approximately 4.15 acres. In addition, a further parcel of conservation woodland, and meadow extending to about 5.9 acres, is available by separate negotiation.

Timber Braced Entrance Door - with leaded glazed pane underneath covered entrance leading into:

Entrance Hallway - wall lights, exposed beams and timbers, flagstone flooring, double glazed casement window, twin timber and glazed doors leading through to:

Drawing Room - tall ceilings, feature Inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam, stone tiled hearth fitted with log burning stove, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, wooden flooring, wall lights, double panelled radiator, double glazed windows to the front and side. Door to garden.

Reception Hallway - full height vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and timbers, impressive central oak staircase, slate tiled floor, double panelled radiators, full height double glazed windows and doors leading out to the garden, coats cupboard with coat hooks, double glazed window.

Cloakroom - fitted with white suite comprising low level dual flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, exposed beams and timbers, slate tiled floor, radiator, double glazed and frosted window.

Home Office/Study - approached via twin timber and glazed doors from reception hallway, exposed beams and timbers, double glazed window.

Dining Room - approached via twin timber and glazed doors from reception hallway, wooden flooring, exposed timbers, double panelled radiator, double glazed window, connecting door through to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - granite working surfaces with tiling to splashbacks, mixer tap and grooved drainer with butler style sink, a good range of storage cupboards and drawers, freestanding dishwasher, fitted and concealed refrigerator, Rangemaster electric stove with extractor fan above, central island with beech top, breakfast bar, cupboards and drawers below, ceiling with a range of inset downlighters, slate tiled flooring, radiators, double glazed windows to either side.

Utility Room - oak working surfaces, butler style sink unit with mixer tap, spaces for tumble dryer, automatic washing machine, range of fitted storage cupboards and fridge/freezer, ceiling with downlighters, secondary staircase to first floor, slate tiled floor, double glazed window, ceiling with inset downlighters, timber braced door leading to outside, panelled and glazed door through to:

Boiler Room - with Grant oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating system, insulated hot water tank, slatted shelving, slate tiled floor, wall mounted storage cupboard, double glazed and frosted window to the side.

Rear Hall/Boot Room - access to loft space, ceiling with inset downlighters, timber braced door to front, double panelled radiator, slate tiled floor.

Family Room/Ground Floor Bedroom Suite - vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, double panelled radiators, double glazed window, wall lights.

Ensuite Shower Room - large walk-in tiled shower with wall mounted controls, dual flush w.c., bowl style wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboard, part tiled walls, extractor fan, heated towel rail/radiator, shaver point, double glazed and frosted window.

Shower Room - tiled shower with glazed door, extractor fan, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling to splashbacks, and low level w.c., fitted storage cupboard, double panelled radiator, double glazed and frosted window.

On The First Floor -

Return Landing - exposed timbers, double glazed Velux rooflight, staircase to:

Principal Bedroom Suite - comprising BEDROOM with radiator.

Bedroom Four - With exposed beams and timbers, part-vaulted ceiling, radiator, and double-glazed window.

Bedroom Three - With exposed beams and timbers, double-glazed Velux roof light, and radiator.

Gym/Study - A versatile space with exposed timbers, radiator, and double-glazed Velux roof light.

Family Bathroom - Fitted with a four-piece suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle with glazed door, freestanding roll-top bath with mixer tap, low-level WC, and hand wash basin. The room benefits from part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel radiator, exposed beams and timbers, and a double-glazed Velux roof light.

Shower Room - Comprising a tiled shower cubicle with electric shower and glazed sliding doors, low-level WC, and pedestal wash hand basin. Exposed timbers, radiator, and double-glazed Velux roof light.

Bedroom Two - Approached via its own staircase rising from the utility room, this attractive room enjoys a part-vaulted ceiling, double-glazed Velux roof light, double-glazed window, access to loft space, and built-in wardrobe cupboard.

En Suite Bathroom - Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer shower attachment, low-level WC, and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel radiator, double-glazed frosted window, and exposed timbers.

Outside - The property has its own vehicular access from the B1042 leading to a gravelled, tree lined driveway, the grounds to the front are principally laid to lawn with a copse and the property is set back from the road. There is a bridleway to the left hand boundary. The gravelled driveway sweeps into a large gravelled courtyard with parking for several vehicles with a timber storage shed and a timber enclosure housing the oil storage tank. Open fronted double bay parking with adjoining storage area all with power and light.

The principal gardens are to the side and rear and enclosed by post and rail fencing and close boarded fencing, principally laid to lawn with well stocked flowering and shrub beds with a couple of paved terraces ideal for al fresco dining. Adjoining paddock to the rear with post and rail fencing and shepherds hut, providing a charming and versatile additional space suitable for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents. In all the grounds extend to about 4.1 acres.

Further land, with right of way, is available to the rear which is primarily woodland and meadow, bordering with the River Cam and that extends to about 5.9 acres and is available as offers invited.