Nightingale Avenue, Bassingbourn, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8

Spacious Detached Family Home with separate and, potentially self-contained, Annex Accommodation | Approx. 2,300 sq ft | Quarter-Acre Plot | Large Garage | Solar Panels

Set within a peaceful cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Bassingbourn, this substantial modern detached family home offers approximately 2,300 sq ft of versatile accommodation, together with a generous quarter-of-an-acre garden plot. The property combines spacious family living with the option of using it as two ‘units’, making it particularly well suited for larger families or for multi-generational living. It can also adapt for those requiring dedicated space for guests, working from home or hobbies.

The main house provides four well-proportioned bedrooms. Upon entering you are welcomed by a porch and hall. There is a large lounge, providing excellent everyday family and relaxation space. A separate dining room offers a more formal setting for family meals and entertaining, while the generous open-plan kitchen and garden room creates a wonderful central hub to the home. The combination of kitchen, dining and garden room space provides an excellent environment for both everyday living and entertaining, with plenty of natural light and views towards the garden. Upstairs the main house provides a generous principal bedroom, alongside three further good-sized bedrooms. The bedrooms offer ample space for family members with the accommodation completed by a well-appointed main family bathroom upstairs and a ‘wet room’ on the ground floor. There is a lot of storage space throughout the house too.

One of the property's stand-out features is its substantial, and potentially self-contained, annex accommodation with its own front door. This offers excellent flexibility in terms of using the whole property as one home or for those looking for separate independent living space in relation to an extended family. The annex benefits from a large lounge, providing a comfortable and versatile living area, a large conservatory and two good-sized bedrooms. It also has a fully equipped kitchen and a shower room cum toilet and there is access on both floors to facilitate the house being used 'as one'..

Extensive Outside Space & Parking

The property occupies an impressive quarter-of-an-acre plot, giving it a particularly generous amount of outdoor space for a modern detached home. The large rear south facing garden is mainly laid to lawn and is complemented by a spacious patio and decking areas, providing plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing during the warmer months. There is also a hot tub a sauna shed and an outdoor cooking facility plus 3 storage sheds and ponds. It also benefits from a large wooden building that could be used as a home office away from the main living accommodation which would be ideal for working from home or running a business. A potting shed provides useful additional work space and is well suited to those with an interest in gardening. Ariel shots of the property can be obtained on Google Earth.

Key Features
Spacious modern detached family home
Approximately 2,300 sq ft of accommodation
Generous quarter-of-an-acre plot
Peaceful cul-de-sac location
Four bedrooms within the main house
Two additional annex bedrooms
Large main lounge
Separate dining room
Open-plan kitchen and garden room
Good-sized conservatory
Downstairs wet room
Large annex lounge
Main family bathroom
Spacious patio and lawn garden
Separate home office
Potting shed
Large detached garage
Driveway parking for five/six cars
Lucrative solar panel installation
Separate front doors for the main house and annex
Main house heated by a heat pump
Annex heated via an oil-fired boiler
Working open fire in the main house
Excellent potential for multi-generational living
Freehold

To the front, the property benefits from a substantial driveway providing off-street parking for up to six vehicles, making it particularly practical for larger households or those with several vehicles. A large detached garage provides secure parking, storage and further potential for a variety of uses.

Further benefits include solar panels, providing an energy-efficient addition to the property and helping to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.


Bassingbourn is a popular and well-established Cambridgeshire village offering a peaceful community setting while remaining conveniently positioned for access to surrounding towns and cities. The village provides a range of everyday amenities, including local shops, community facilities, public houses and schooling, while the surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.

The nearby market town of Royston provides a wider selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and essential services. Royston also benefits from a railway station with connections towards Cambridge and London, making the area particularly attractive to commuters. The property's position within Bassingbourn provides an appealing balance between village living, access to open countryside and convenient connections to the wider region.

Overall, this is a particularly spacious and versatile detached home offering an impressive combination of approximately 2,300 sq ft of accommodation, extensive annex facilities, a quarter-acre plot, substantial parking, a detached garage and solar panels. The generous layout and additional accommodation make this an excellent opportunity for families seeking a home that can adapt to a wide range of lifestyle requirements.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

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Disclaimer
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