5 bed cottage for sale

High Street, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8

A hugely appealing village period house offering a wonderful blend of characterful and modern accommodation set in stunning gardens of around 0.3 acres.

- Cambridge – approx. 9.5 miles
- Royston & Royston Railway Station – approx. 3 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station – approx. 1 mile

• Sitting room with woodburner
• Dining room
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Family room/sitting room
• Study
• Conservatory
• 4/5 Bedrooms
• 1/2 Dressing rooms
• 2 Bathrooms & downstairs cloakroom
• Gated driveway & ample secure parking
• Stunning, landscaped gardens of around 0.3 acres

Description:

Vine Farm is a truly unique and beautiful Grade II listed home dating back to the 16th century. It has been extended and updated over the years to include a superb extension to the rear which works perfectly in terms of adding to the versatile accommodation and linking with the wonderful outside space. The property is a lovely balance of period charm and characterful features and modern living space, ideal for growing families.

In the original part of the house is a cosy sitting room with fireplace with a woodburner, a large dining room with exposed beams, a kitchen/breakfast room, along with a study/home office with its own stable door entrance to the courtyard and driveway, along with two bedrooms, 2 dressing rooms (potential for a fifth bedroom) and a lovely bathroom. In the extension to the rear is a useful family/music room which is open-plan to the conservatory, which opens to the garden, courtyard and terrace. Stairs lead up to two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The bedrooms are accessed via two separate staircases but can be reached from either ends of the property via a link between the original cottage and the modern extension.

This is the perfect house which adapts its living areas for any time of year and in whichever way you wish to live. There are rooms for winter evenings and family entertaining, along with separate areas for children as well as bright and airy rooms for enjoying the south-westerly aspect.

Outside:

The gardens at Vine Farm have to be seen to be fully appreciated. They are totally unexpected for a central village home and extend to approx. A third of a acre. There is a gravelled private driveway, with vehicular gates, leading to a parking area for at least four/five cars. The south-west facing gardens are beautifully landscaped with established flower and shrub planting, a “woodland walk” and some beautiful trees including a twisted weeping willow and silver birch. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are fully enclosed making them very safe for children and dogs. There is a paved terrace, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining with olive trees, a water feature and a barbeque area. There is a delightful courtyard, accessed from the study and family room, with plenty of space for container gardening. Garden machinery and furniture can be stored in the garden shed and there also is a greenhouse and potting shed.

Location:

Melbourn lies just under 10 miles to the south-west of Cambridge and only 3 miles north-east of the market town of Royston. It is one of the largest and most popular and well served villages in South Cambridgeshire and provides a wide range of local facilities including a variety of shops, a butcher, primary school, secondary school, college, library, building society, public houses, restaurants and sporting facilities. There is also a Dobbie’s Garden centre and golf course less than two miles away. The nearby city of Cambridge provides further independent schooling, extensive shopping and cultural facilities. London commuters are well served by road or rail with the M11 about five miles to the east and the A1(M) about twelve miles to the south-west. There are mainline railway stations at Royston, Meldreth and Shepreth providing services to Cambridge and King's Cross. Alternatively, Whittlesford Parkway Station (about eight miles) provides services to Liverpool Street in about 1 hour.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Services: All main services are connected

Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council

Council Tax: Band G

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents, Carter Jonas