For Sale6 Bedroom Country House in Chishill Road, Royston, SG8 8PW£1,250,000

A substantial and attractive 6-7 bedroom farmhouse dating in part to the 15th Century, with spacious, flexible accommodation over three floors with many period features, ideal for an extended family or multi-generational living. The property has been renovated throughout and features a large open plan kitchen breakfast/garden room. There is potential for two ‘suites’ of bedroom, bathroom and sitting room/study, one on the ground floor and the other in the attic. There is also a substantial new garage with office/games room above, providing the opportunity for a home office/studio or running a business. The house is in a pretty conservation village but not listed. Heydon is 13 miles south of Cambridge with easy road access to the A505 and the M11and direct trains from Royston to London Kings Cross / St Pancras and on to Gatwick and Brighton or from Audley End to Stansted and London Liverpool Street. Heydon is in South Cambridgeshire giving access to the excellent State 6th Form Colleges in and around Cambridge. The current owners have made eco improvements including 12 solar PV panels on the south facing garage roof with 9.6 kWh battery storage which can also be topped up with cheap overnight electricity. Outside, the property has mature grounds, with a pair of five bar gates leading to a graveled courtyard providing extensive parking and access to the garage. Around the whole house is a natural stone paved terrace, with a mature wisteria at the front of the property. In addition, a wrought iron gate provides access to the footpath on the road. Another five bar gate leads to the side of the property and a garden with various mature plants and bushes, arches and a pergola, in turn leading to a vegetable garden with green house and large timber shed. The main garden at the rear is laid to lawn with raised beds and trees, enjoying a high degree of privacy. A further natural stone paved patio provides an outdoor entertaining area with BBQ and garden furniture.