Asking price
£650,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Orchard Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8
Key features
- Well-Presented Period Home
- Over 2000 Square Feet of Flexible Accommodation
- Ground-Floor En-Suite Bedroom
- Excellent Road and Rail Links to Cambridge and London
- Driveway and a Garage
- Private West Facing Walled Rear Garden
Floor plan
Property description
This well-presented period home offers plenty of character and flexible accommodation. Conveniently located within walking distance of village amenities and the train station, it provides excellent links to Cambridge and London.
The home has a west-facing garden, filling the rooms with natural light. The ground floor features three reception rooms, two of which are divided by an exposed inglenook chimney breast with a wood-burning stove. Double doors between the living and dining rooms allow for either open-plan living or separate spaces when needed.
The ground floor also includes a kitchen, cloakroom, and a conservatory overlooking the mature garden. A useful storage room is currently used as a utility space. A ground-floor bedroom with an en-suite offers versatility, ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or can be used as an additional reception room.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are served by two family bathrooms. A useful office area on the landing could be converted into a fourth bedroom.
Outside, the driveway provides ample parking, with one space leading to a garage. A front hedge and lawn offer privacy from the quiet village road, while the private walled rear garden features mature trees, lawns, and a decked seating area.
This home offers a perfect blend of period charm and modern practicality in a well-connected village setting. The floor space is considerably more generous than that of other four-bedroom properties.
Village Information
Melbourn is a vibrant village in southwest Cambridgeshire, just 3 miles from Royston and 11 miles from Cambridge. Rich in history, it is home to the River Mel, known for its clear, shallow waters and scenic countryside walks, including ancient trackways.
The village offers excellent amenities, including shops, a pharmacy, medical and dental services, two pubs, the renowned Sheene Mill restaurant and hotel, and a spa. Residents enjoy parks, clubs, and two churches, including the 13th-century All Saints’ Church.
Melbourn has both a primary and secondary school, with additional schooling options in nearby Royston. Transport links are excellent, with fast trains from Royston and Meldreth to Cambridge and London, as well as easy access to the A1(M), M11, and airports within 30 minutes.
Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Year Built: Unknown
EPC: D
Local Authority: South Cambridgeshire Council
Council Tax Band: F
Important information for potential purchasers
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Buyers information
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