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Stone Lane, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire

East of England

£985,000

Listed on 14/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached

Description

Brookside is a generously extended detached house featuring five bedrooms spread across two levels. The entrance greets you with a tiled reception area that includes integrated storage and a decorative fireplace, leading to the first floor via an elegant staircase. The ground floor boasts a spacious open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, equipped with modern cabinets, granite and wooden surfaces, integrated appliances, and a large island with a breakfast bar, all enhanced by a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows. Additional ground floor amenities include a utility room, pantry, boot room, and an orangery that offers an ideal space for entertaining while providing views of the garden. The living room, office, and a convenient ground floor WC complete this level. The principal bedroom is also located on the ground floor, featuring a generous dressing room and en suite bathroom. On the first floor, there are four to five additional bedrooms, along with another dressing room and family bathroom. Set within 0.37 acres, the grounds feature a large lawn enclosed by garden fencing and a covered terrace adjacent to the house. The south-east facing garden enjoys sunlight throughout the day and offers stunning sunrises. A timber outbuilding is present in the garden, which overlooks farmland beyond. Accessed via a gravel drive, the property includes an additional area of garden that is currently rewilded but holds potential for further development, subject to planning consent. Meldreth is a desirable village located six miles from Royston and ten miles from Cambridge. Notably, it has its own railway station providing regular services to both Cambridge and London. The village offers various amenities including a village hall, convenience store, and the British Queen public house, along with a good primary school. Royston provides additional amenities such as a leisure centre and highly regarded schools, while Cambridge boasts extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Brookside presents a spacious and generously extended detached house offering five well-sized bedrooms, ideal for families seeking room to grow. The modern open-plan kitchen/breakfast room features high-quality finishes with granite and wooden surfaces, complemented by a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows that enhance the overall light and space. The property also boasts well-maintained living areas, an orangery perfect for entertaining, and a large garden that has excellent potential for further development, pending planning consent.

While the absence of usable floor area makes it difficult to assess value against local averages, the asking price of £985,000 suggests a neutral position in the market. Renovation plans are estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, which can unlock further value within this well-kept property. With good transport links and a range of village amenities, Brookside is a solid opportunity for those looking to invest in a medium-scale project that offers both charm and the potential for enhancement.

Key opportunities

  • Large garden with potential for further development, subject to planning consent
  • Spacious open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with modern finishes
  • Well-maintained living areas and five generous bedrooms

Key risks

None recorded.

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Stone Lane, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£3,721
Based on a loan of £738,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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