Royston House FOR SALE ... 1 Priory Close Royston SG8 7DU

Your chance to acquire a truly unique & spacious family home in Royston‌

FOR SALE

1 Priory Close, Royston Hertfordshire, SG8 7DU Web: www.1prioryclose.co.uk

Or Potential Development Land

Royston Hertfordshire

Bottom of Royston High Street, showing local shops and Jolly Postie Pub. The Stone marks the Crossroads of Ermine Street and Icknield Way (near to famous Royston Cave)

Royston is a delightful old Market Town, based on two of the oldest known roads in Britain … the Romain built Ermine Street and prehistoric road of Icknield Way, which runs along the bottom of Priory Close (Newmarket Rd).

In the town you’ll find old and new blend together with the traditional Market and small local shops, which mix with modern brands like Costa Coffee, Boots, Store 21, Tesco Express and Morrison’s all a short walk away.

From the A10 (by the Boars Head Pub) looking across the Market Square & Tesco Express

Looking down Royston High Street from The Old Bull Hotel Images from Google Maps Dated 2015

Over the last few years Royston has seen the opening of two large family freindly pubs, the ‘Manor House’ and ‘Jolly Postie’ as well as the more grown up ‘Ad-Hoc’ cocktail bar.

Royston also has some great schools within easy walking distance of Priory Close. Also the train station is within walking distance with 48-minute trains to King’s Cross. The A505 leads to the A1M to the West and M11 to the East.

The Manor House – Large family friendly Pub & Restaurant (by DJ Wetherspoon)

A10 & Newmarket Rd Roundabout with Austin Corner flats on the left (next to 1 Priory Close garden) Town Hall, with Cinema, on right and Priory Gardens ahead.

Royston Train Station – Cambridge to London Kings Cross Line

The Jolly Postie – New family friendly, fun themed Pizza, Pub & Grill Restaurant

Something for the adults … The Ad-Hoc – Cocktail Bar

Priory Gardens (Inc splash park) - looking towards 800-year old St.John’s Church

Images from Google Maps Dated 2015

Looking for a house on one of the most prestigious roads in Royston?

1 Priory Close Priory Close is one of the older and most prestigious roads in the charming market town of Royston.

This sought after location boasts an impressive average value of £722,867 from just 32 properties, some breaking the £1million range (from Zoopla 3/16) The house is a spacious 4-bedroom and 3 bathroom single-story family home, of approx. 214m2 (2,300 sq ft), and sits on a larger than average plot of approximately 1,200m2 (.3 acre).

There is a lot of potential including expending out or even up by building a second floor (stpp).

House Price £889,947.00

Price includes outline planning permission (to be approved) for 5/6 three-bedroom homes – we are open to negotiations until planning is approved.

Contact: Robert Saunders (owner) Email: info@1prioryclose.co.uk Mobile: 07725328632

Web: www.1prioryclose.co.uk

Or a building plot with a GDV (gross development value) of over £2.5m Development Plot 1 Priory Close is on a considerably larger than average plot of approximately 1,200m2 (0.3 acre).

Artist drawing of five new 3-bedroom homes shown on the north side of the plot of 1 Priory Close, Royston (stpp) Looking onto Newmarket Road Royston, between Priory Close and Austin Corner

Plot Price £889,947.00

Price includes outline planning permission (to be approved) for 5/6 three-bedroom homes – we are open to negotiations until planning is approved.

Contact: Robert Saunders (owner) Email: info@1prioryclose.co.uk Mobile: 07725328632

1,200m2 is about half the size of Austin Corner, the new development next door. Austin Corner had 24 new dwellings (14 new 3-bed homes and 10 new flats) constructed in 2013/14.

Therefore this plot will easily allow for a development of 5 or 6 three bedroom homes to be built on the plots northern boundary along Newmarket Road, similar to the houses along Priory Lane.

(Subject to planning Permission which has been started).

Mature gardens with seven fully grown trees in the garden

Images from Google Maps Dated 2015

So close to the town people park outside to walk into town

Images from Google Maps Dated 2015

Internally a ‘wow factor’ comes from large lounge and dining area The Lounge Internally a ‘wow factor’ comes from the impressively large open-planed lounge and dining area.

Together this area covers just over 56m2 (600sq ft). This creates the perfect place to enjoy time with friends at dinner parties and family gatherings.

Alternatively unwind and relax as you look out on your front lawn from the large bay window or chill as you enjoy the rear garden from the rear French doors, which opens onto the 90M2 (960 sq ft) raised decking running the full width of the home.

Perfect open space to entertain and enjoy with friends and family

Master bedroom with plenty of space & large en-suite too Master bedroom To give you an idea of the 28m2 (300sq ft) space in the Master bedroom, ‌ along the back wall are two full sized double wardrobes, a Superking bed and still room for two bedside tables.

The room is dual-aspect with bay window to the front and a southfacing window.

The master en-suite is also sizable with a double-ended Jacuzzi style bath, and separate 900 mm quadrant enclosure with a power shower.

The sink and toilet are both fitted in vanity units and cupboards either side of the mirror.

Large, light and airy are words to describe this master bedroom

Large 2nd bedroom and en-suite with electric shower over bath 2nd bedroom Large double bedroom with views over the rear garden. The burgundy futon base is normal double bed size to give an idea of room scale.

Large 3rd double bedroom with built-in mirror wardrobes 3rd bedroom Large double bedroom (seen with double bed) with dual-aspect of the rear garden and the side parking area.

There is a fitted wardrobe with mirror doors, built-in shelving and hanging space (as below).

4th double bedroom with Bay Window and views to the front 4th bedroom The fourth bedroom is smaller, yet not a ‘box room’ as it will still easily take a double bed with room to spare.

There is a bay window with views to front of the home.

This room shares a shower room with the 3rd bedroom, which is between the two rooms.

Shower room and guest toilet Shower room 900 mm quadrant enclosure with a power shower.

Low level toilet and pedestal wash basin and mixer taps.

This shower room is between bedrooms 3 and 4 and is shared by them.

Kitchen with electric double oven, gas hob and fitted unit cupboards Kitchen One and a half bowl inset sink unit in the three person breakfast bar.

Range of base and wall cupboards with working surfaces.

Integral fitted double oven and 5-ring gas hob with extractor fan over.

Recessed lighting. Splash back and floor tiling.

Plumbing for large American fridge freezer and dishwasher.

French styled patio doors to rear decking (approx 80m2)and garden

Breakfast room area looking out to the rear garden

Entrance Porch, Internal hallway and study area Entrance Porch and Inner hallway There is a sizable(6 metre long) entrance porch (with fitted coat & shoe cupboard) which opens to a long and wide inner hall.

There are double doors to the lounge, single doors to the kitchen and airing cupboard.

The four bedrooms and the shower room are also off this hallway.

The area is so large it is used a study area for the children's homework (so an eye can be kept on the computer usage).

Above: The the inner hallway, study area and beyond the bedrooms Right: Entrance porch with front door and built-in coat and shoe cupboard

Home office or garden room with sandstone patio and path Home office At the back of the rear garden, is a home office or garden room (Or even Man cave) 5m x 4m (20m2 or 215 sq ft) The outer walls are 48mm pine, which have been painted. Inside the room is fully insulated and lined with plasterboard including the ceiling.

The glass for the windows and doors are double glazed.

Professionally installed electric including mains fuse box, and hot and cold air-conditioning. There is a sandstone patio area perfect for breakfast or lunch as faces east.

Room details and measurements Entrance Porch 6m x 1.20m (19’3” x 3’1) uPVC entrance door. Carpeting. Radiator.

Coat and shoe storage cupboard. Half glass door leading to…

Inner hallway Large area, one part used as family study (homework) area. Double bi-folding doors to lounge, doors to all four bedrooms, shower room and airing cupboard. Access to two loft spaces.

Lounge 6.63m x 3.78m (27’6" x 22’ 2”) Bi-fold doors, large, open plan lounge diner.

Three radiators. TV & phone point. Feature fireplace with attractive gas ‘real flame’ fire, oak veneered surround and marble hearth.

Dinning area has door to kitchen. Dual aspect with double-glazed bay window to front and double-glazed window and French doors to back garden opening onto 90m2 decking.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 8.03m x 3.40m (19’ 7" x 10’ 6" ) One and a half bowl inset sink unit in the three person breakfast bar. Range of base and wall cupboards with working surfaces.

Integrally fitted oven and 5-ring gas hob with extractor fan over.

Recessed lighting. Splash back and floor tiling.

Plumbing for large American fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Breakfast area has base and wall cupboards in a modern welsh dresser style. Radiator.

French styled patio doors to rear decking (approx 90m2) with steps and slope to garden Utility Room 2.43m x 2.16m (8’ x 7’ 1" ) Wall mounted condensing gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, with worktop and stainless steel sink. Vent for tumble dryer with worktop over. Matching base and wall cupboards to Kitchen. Floor tiling.

Room details and measurements (cont’d…)

Master Bedroom 5.43m x 5.04m (17’10” x 16’6”) A light, airy and spacious master bedroom.

Dual-aspect with large double-glazed bay window to the front and a large doubleglazed south-facing window. Radiator.

Master En-Suite The master en-suite is also notably large with a double-ended Jacuzzi/spa like bath, and recently fitted separate 900 mm quadrant enclosure with a power shower. The sink and toilet are both fitted in vanity units and cupboards either side of the mirror. Tall towel rail/radiator. Modern porcelain tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 4.59m x 3.18m (15’1" x 10’ 5”) A large double bedroom with double glazed window to rear garden. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 En-Suite Panelled bath with electric shower. The sink and toilet are both fitted in vanity units. Large mirror.

Bedroom 3 4.51m x 3.05m (14’10" x 10’) Double bedroom. Dual-aspect with large double-glazed windows Fitted wardrobe with sliding mirror doors. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 3.58m x 3.05m (11’9" x 10’) Will easily take a double bed with room to spare. Bay window with views to front of the home.

Shower Room 900 mm quadrant enclosure with a power shower. Low level toilet and pedestal wash basin and mixer taps. This shower room is between bedrooms 3 and 4. Towel Radiator.

Outside – Approx 1200m2 (0.3 acre) 204m2 of block paving driveway, leading to remote control operated 5-bar gate to a safe child unloading area (also outside electric point &water). Garden shed with Electric and ‘Garden Office’ mature garden with 7 trees.

Floor plans complete with room measurements in metres & feet

Floor Plan without measurements

FOR SALE: 1 Priory Close, Royston

Image from Google Maps Dated 2015

House/Plot Price £889,947.00

214m2 (2,300) single story home or 1200m2 (0.3 acre) plot for development with a £2.5Million GDV (Gross Development Value) close to the heart of the appealing Royston town.

Price includes outline planning permission (to be approved) for 5/6 three-bedroom homes – we are open to negotiations until planning is approved.

Contact: Robert Saunders (the owner) Email: info@1prioryclose.co.uk Mobile: 07725328632

Newmarket Road, between Priory Close and Austin Corner

Web: www.1prioryclose.co.uk