High Street, Croydon, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8

Striking architect-designed modern family home located in a peaceful village location.

Description

Commanding superb views over countryside, 34 High Street (also known as South House) is a modern detached family residence designed in a contemporary style by R H Partnership and standing in its own landscaped gardens. The double-glazed entrance door leads to a large reception hall with double height double-glazed windows, a galleried landing, wooden flooring, and a staircase to the first floor.

The hall also features underfloor heating, and a cloaks cupboard. The kitchen/breakfast room features burgundy red gloss soft-close cupboards and drawers, Corian work surfaces with a sink and a mixer tap, a part-vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting. Integrated Smeg appliances include double ovens incorporating a steam oven and a microwave, a five-ring hob with an extractor hood, a dishwasher and refrigerator. Leading off the kitchen is the utility room which includes a pull-out larder cupboard, a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap, plumbing and space for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, a fridge/freezer and a door to low head height basement storage.

The dining area features underfloor heating, glazed door to terrace and twin doors leading to the sitting room, which includes underfloor heating, double-glazed windows to the front and side and opening doors to the paved terrace. The study is fitted with a range of furniture including a desk and an abundance of fitted storage. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

A rear staircase and glazed corridor lead to the mezzanine level guest suite, which includes a fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, and part-vaulted ceiling, as well as benefiting from an en suite wet room featuring a walk-in shower, underfloor heating, a dual flush WC, a wash hand basin, a heated towel rail/radiator, and vaulted ceiling. A staircase from the reception hall leads to the galleried landing with floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows to the front overlooking the drive and gardens. Bedroom one includes a fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, a part vaulted ceiling, and dual aspect double-glazed windows. The en suite wet room offers a walk-in shower with part porcelain tiled walls, a wall-hung wash hand basin, a low-level dual flush WC, and underfloor heating.

Bedroom three and four feature part-vaulted ceilings, and double-glazed windows to either side. Bedroom five is currently used as a dressing room to bedroom one and is fitted with wardrobes with sliding doors, shelving, and hanging rails, but can easily be converted back into a bedroom and has a double-glazed window overlooking the garden. The family bathroom features a freestanding bath with a shower attachment, a wash hand basin, a dual flush WC, and a walk-in shower.

Outside the property is approached via a gravelled sweeping driveway with adjoining shrub borders leading to a gravelled parking area and a double garage with electric remote controlled roll-over door. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower and shrub border, a raised paved seating area, outside lighting, and a sunken paved terrace adjoining the back of the house which creates a delightful outdoor dining area. There is a small breakfast terrace outside the kitchen.

Location

This well-proportioned home is located in the attractive and sought-after hamlet of Croydon, which lies approximately 6 miles from the market town of Royston and 12.8 miles from the city of Cambridge, both of which provide excellent shopping and educational facilities, as well as mainline railway stations.

There are regular services from Royston station to London Kings Cross, and from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street. Junction 10 on the M11 is located 10 miles away, providing access to the south towards Stansted Airport and London.

For schooling, there is a primary and secondary school in Bassingbourn, and a primary school in Arrington, and further independent schools available in Cambridge.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,266 sq ft