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Old North Road, Royston, SG8

East of England

£650,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1774 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house offers approximately 1,774 sq ft of accommodation within walking distance of Royston town centre and the mainline station. The ground floor includes a lounge of more than 24 feet with a stone fireplace and French doors to the garden, a separate dining room with an original cast-iron fireplace, and a fitted kitchen with an adjoining utility room. A conservatory provides an additional garden-facing space. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an adjoining dressing room, with three further bedrooms served by a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The kitchen and bathrooms are described as dated and would benefit from updating, while the house is stated to be liveable throughout. The existing layout and accommodation provide scope for a buyer to modernise the property; further extension is subject to planning permission and other necessary consents. Outside, a deep rear garden has a paved terrace, lawn and established planting. A long gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to an attached garage. The property is offered with no onward chain.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £650,000, this detached home is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers an opportunity to acquire generous space at a relative discount. Its long lounge, separate dining room, four bedrooms and attached garage provide a strong base for a medium-scale modernisation, while the established garden is a particular asset. The kitchen and two wet rooms are usable but dated, and older carpets and finishes across several rooms offer clear scope to make the house your own.

The location within walking distance of Royston town centre and the mainline station adds appeal, and the listing also describes scope to extend further subject to planning permission. The overall opportunity is promising, though the economics score is more moderate, so the value will depend on the purchase and improvement plan.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen, bathroom and separate shower room, then refresh older flooring and decoration across several rooms.
  • Make the most of the long lounge, separate dining room and four-bedroom layout, with fireplaces and a conservatory adding character and flexibility.
  • Enjoy the deep, mature garden, gravel driveway and attached garage; the listing also notes possible further extension subject to planning permission.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Old North Road, Royston, SG8
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Royston Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Royston

  • Meldreth Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Meldreth

  • Ashwell & Morden Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Odsey

  • Shepreth Rail Station

    4.7 miles

    Train · Shepreth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,656
Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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