Newmarket Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

Generous six bedroom family home within a private gated driveway.

Description

Set behind private gated access in one of Royston's most sought-after and convenient town centre locations, this impressive, detached home extends to over 3,549 sq ft and offers a superb balance of generous living space, versatile accommodation and beautifully maintained gardens. Situated within convenient reach of the town centre, mainline station, schools and a wide range of amenities, the property combines a central setting with a high degree of privacy and seclusion.
Approached via electric gates, a spacious driveway provides extensive parking and turning space for numerous vehicles, complemented by a recently constructed double garage with electric door. Attractive planting and mature boundaries create an impressive first impression.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors and has been thoughtfully designed for modern living. A welcoming reception hall with wood flooring, integrated storage and bespoke shelving forms the central hub of the home.
The standout kitchen and dining room is a superb triple-aspect space filled with natural light. Contemporary cabinetry is complemented by solid wood worktops and a substantial central island providing additional workspace and informal seating. Integrated appliances and generous dining space make the room equally suited to day-to-day living and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open onto the garden, creating an excellent connection between inside and out.
The principal reception room is elegantly presented and centred around a contemporary fireplace. A garden room enjoys direct access to the terrace and offers flexible additional living space. Two further reception rooms and a dedicated study provide excellent versatility for home working, hobbies, a playroom or formal dining. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.
The first floor hosts four generous double bedrooms, all benefitting from fitted storage. The principal suite features a dressing room and a four-piece en suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms enjoy en suite shower rooms, while a well-appointed main bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, a shared shower room and additional storage, making it particularly well suited to guests, older children or multigenerational living.
Outside, the landscaped rear garden provides a private setting enclosed by brick walling and fencing. Mainly laid to lawn and enhanced by established planting and borders, it offers ample space for relaxation, recreation and outdoor entertaining. A generous, paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining, while a detached garden studio provides useful ancillary space suitable for a home office, gym or hobbies room.

Location

Newmarket Road is situated at the edge of Royston town centre, which provides a good range of day-to-day shops together with schooling, recreational and leisure facilities. The Royston Leisure Centre offers a gym, indoor sports hall and swimming pool. Therfield Heath is a nature reserve that covers an area of 420 acres.

There are a wide variety of sporting clubs, a golf course and woodland footpaths, a popular spot for dog walkers. There are also an extensive range of facilities in the nearby historic city of Cambridge, approximately 13 miles away.

Royston is excellent for commuters with regular direct services to Cambridge from 14 minutes, and London’s Kings Cross from 38 minutes via Stevenage, through the Thameslink stations, Gatwick airport and on to Brighton without a change of trains. For road commuters, there are good road links via the A505 and A10 to London, Stansted Airport, the A1 (M) and the M11 via the A505.

Square Footage: 3,549 sq ft