5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and distinctive home in a prime location, offering both style and substance. Whether you’re a growing family in need of space, or seeking a flexible home with room to work, relax and entertain, this property offers it all—and more. Offering over 2,100 sq ft of versatile living space, this impressive five-bedroom detached home has undergone a series of thoughtful upgrades and enhancements by the current owners, resulting in a stylish and functional layout ideally suited to modern family life.

Features:

• Over 2,100 sq ft of flexible family living space
• Five generously sized bedrooms
• Three main reception rooms offering adaptable living areas
• Conservatory with views and access to the rear garden
• Vaulted Reception Hall with glass balustrade staircase— currently a games room
• Downstairs WC
• Garage
• Driveway providing ample off-road parking
• Mature, rear garden ideal for outdoor entertaining

The Accommodation and more:

A real standout feature is the vaulted reception hall, currently utilised as a vibrant games room, which immediately creates a sense of space and light upon entering. The home also benefits from three reception rooms, a conservatory, garage, and ample off-road parking. To the rear, the property enjoys a generous garden, perfect for relaxing and entertaining in the afternoon sun.

From the moment you arrive, the quality and character of this home are evident. A smartly presented frontage sets the tone, and the property is accessed via a welcoming main entrance door that opens into a striking Reception Hall—a space that truly sets this home apart. Once a standard garage, this area has been thoughtfully converted and enhanced to include a feature staircase with elegant glass balustrades, creating a contemporary twist that blends seamlessly with the property’s traditional charm.

Currently configured as a games and leisure area, this vaulted space offers tremendous flexibility and could just as easily serve as a formal reception room or home office. There is a convenient door to the front courtyard garden, an understairs storage cupboard, and a personal door giving direct access to the remaining garage space.

Also off the hall is a well-appointed downstairs cloakroom, fitted with a modern two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and a wash hand basin—ideal for guest use.

The location:

The property is superbly positioned in the heart of Melbourn, a picturesque and well-connected South Cambridgeshire village. Known for its strong community spirit, excellent schools, and abundance of green spaces, Melbourn offers a perfect balance between countryside living and access to modern conveniences. The village is served by a range of local amenities including shops, pubs, and a health centre, with good transport links to Cambridge and London via road and rail.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

Council Tax Band: F

EPC: E