Barley Road, Heydon, SG8

Property Insight
Full of period charm, this substantial five-bedroom detached home sits within the peaceful village of Heydon, extending to over 3,160 sq ft across three floors and occupying a large plot that backs directly onto open farmland. Rich with exposed beams, timber framing and brickwork, the home has been thoughtfully updated to blend original features with contemporary living. Approached over a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, it makes an immediate impression with its handsome rendered façade, timber car port and mature hedging. The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, with attractive parquet flooring, a period-correct staircase, exposed beams and doors leading through to the ground-floor accommodation.

The sitting room is a wonderfully characterful space, with an exposed brick fireplace and log burner, timber framing and windows overlooking the garden. A separate family room offers further flexible reception space, with a feature brick fireplace and log burner, exposed beams and full-height glazing, while a study serves those working from home and a bright dining room enjoys garden views and flows through to the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room is a real highlight, beautifully designed with a large central island and breakfast bar, quartz worktops, a range cooker and feature pendant lighting, framed by exposed brickwork and a sliding barn door.

The kitchen flows seamlessly into a steel-framed garden room with full-height glazing and bi-folding doors opening onto the terrace, making a fantastic space for entertaining, with a separate utility room providing further storage and laundry space. The first floor offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all with characterful beams and timber framing, served by two beautifully appointed bathrooms, one with a roll-top bath and separate shower. The second floor holds two further generous double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams alongside a shower room, creating an ideal guest or family suite, and a useful cellar completes the accommodation. Outside, a generous lawned garden is bordered by mature trees and hedging, with a smart paved terrace off the garden room, and beyond the boundary lie uninterrupted views over open farmland.

At a Glance
Type: Detached house, freehold
Size: Over 3,160 sq ft across three floors
Bedrooms: 5 double rooms
Bathrooms: 3 — two on the first floor (one with roll-top bath and separate shower), shower room to the second floor
Reception Rooms: 3 — sitting room and family room, both with log burners, plus a dining room, alongside a separate study
Kitchen: Kitchen/breakfast room with central island, quartz worktops and range cooker, opening to a steel-framed garden room
Outside: Large private plot, lawned garden, paved terrace, backing onto open farmland
Parking: Timber car port and gravel driveway for multiple vehicles
Station: Royston, direct to London Kings Cross from 38 minutes

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Location – Heydon
Heydon is a quintessentially English parish village on one of the highest points in Cambridgeshire, 6 miles from Royston and 16 miles from Cambridge. The village lies within a conservation area protecting the surrounding countryside and wildlife. The Icknield Way Path passes through the village on its 110-mile journey from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Hall in Suffolk, and the Icknield Way Trail passes close by, drawing walkers, horse riders and off-road cyclists. Holy Trinity Church dates from the 15th Century, is Grade II listed, and offers regular services and activities. There are two bed and breakfasts in the village, and Heydon Grange Golf Club has an 18-hole and a 9-hole course with a driving range. The community is active and often joins with the neighbouring Chishall villages for events. Audley End station is 15 minutes away with direct trains to Liverpool Street, Royston offers fast services to Cambridge and London Kings Cross, and the A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive