4 bed detached house for sale

Barkway Road, Royston SG8

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Property Insight
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 4-bedroom detached period home, situated on a plot of approx. 3 acres in the sought-after town of Royston. This property has been immaculately maintained by the current owners and enjoys historical features throughout, exceptional countryside views, a converted basement, 4 reception rooms, a large kitchen, a cloakroom WC, 4 well-proportioned double bedrooms, a family bathroom and en-suite/dressing room to the primary, beautiful gardens, a games/storage room, a driveway for multiple vehicles including an EV fast charger, and a substantial barn which has planning permission approved for renovation. The home also benefits from 3 phase electricity providing excellent efficiency.

This stunning period home dating back to approximately 1840 enjoys excellent kerb appeal, with a beautiful double-frontage, front lawn gardens of mature hedgerows, and a long driveway providing off-road parking and access through to the large plot of land. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is wide, welcoming and beautifully decorated, alluding to the high standard seen throughout. It enjoys tiled flooring, pendant lighting, space for coats and shoes, room for furniture, stairs to the first floor, access through to the downstairs living space, and stairs down to the converted basement where there is a large gym space and a laundry room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully designed and decorated, enjoying a window to a glorious garden aspect, stunning vaulted ceilings, Velux windows, exposed beams, a wide range of modern base and wall units, quartz effect worktops, a breakfast bar, pendant lighting, a range cooker, an extractor hood, and space for an American fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and other small kitchen appliances. A door leads through to a boot room, with access outside and access to a cloakroom WC.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room is a lovely, bright entertaining space, benefiting from a window to a garden aspect, beautiful wood flooring, pendant lighting, a feature fireplace, integrated storage, and space for a large dining setting. The snug is equally bright, spacious and comfortable, enjoying a window to a front aspect, a beautiful feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove, stylish decor, plush carpets, pendant lighting and room for seating and storage. Across the entrance hallway, the sitting room is another fantastic reception room, with 2 windows to a dual aspect, a fireplace with a wood-burning stove, another decorative fireplace, plush carpets, pendant lighting, and vast amounts of space for sitting room and storage furniture. The games room/office space is equally spacious and versatile, enjoying 3 windows to a dual aspect, carpets and spot lighting.

Upstairs to the first floor, this lovely historic home continues to offer impressive accommodation, with 4 well-proportioned double bedrooms, integrated wardrobes, and a family bathroom comprising a freestanding bath with a shower attachment, a sink, a WC, and a heated towel rail. The primary bedroom is particularly generous and enjoys a dressing room and an en-suite, with a shower, double sink and WC.

Outside, to the rear, the gardens of this remarkable property stretch to an impressive 3 acres. The beautifully maintained main garden directly behind the house is brimming with well-stocked borders and beds bursting with colourful flowers, plants and shrubs. An expansive paved area offers the perfect space for outdoor dining, al fresco cooking and entertaining guests. Beyond the main garden, there is a large barn with approved planning permission for conversion, offering fantastic potential to create additional living or leisure space depending on requirements. Past the barn lies the remainder of the 3-acre plot, a sprawling area of mature trees and well-kept lawns that stretches out towards exceptional countryside views. This area also includes a large outbuilding currently used as a games room and additional storage.

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment.

Location - Royston
Royston is a traditional English town, located within Hertfordshire and on the border of Cambridgeshire, just 14 miles from the city of Cambridge. Royston has a wealth of rich heritage, grown from the crossing of two ancient thoroughfares—Roman and prehistoric—and has attracted many great names, including many Royal family members.

The town enjoys numerous green open spaces, including the renowned Therfield Heath nature reserve, and lies on the northern slopes of the Hertfordshire Chalk Downs. Royston even has its own cave, revealed back in the 18th Century, carved out of chalk and located under the crossroads in the centre of town.

On the outskirts of the town, there is a larger group of supermarkets, and within the town centre, there is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and public houses, offering a diverse mix of food and drink, as well as a market and a high street full of bustling shops, including post offices, convenience stores, hairdressers, and clothing boutiques. Residents have access to a range of doctor’s surgeries, dentists, schools, and a leisure centre, providing a fully stocked gym and fitness classes. Whether you are young or old, single, a couple or a family, Royston has all the facilities you may need, and there are even lots of clubs and activities to join, such as tennis, rugby, hockey and golf.

As well as people moving up and down the property ladder locally, Royston is a very affluent area and is becoming more and more popular with the commuter market. There is great security in that house prices have held well through turbulent markets and thrived above the national average in more settled general economic and market conditions.

Royston boasts excellent transport links for residents, visitors and businesses. The town is located on the A10, with the A1M and M11 each within a 15-minute drive. There is a mainline train station with a regular service direct to London Kings Cross as quick as 38 minutes. If you want to travel internationally, London Stansted airport and London Luton Airport are both just half an hour's drive away.

If you aren’t familiar with Royston and its beautiful surrounding countryside, we recommend paying it a visit today!