3 bed detached house for sale

Baldock Road, Royston SG8

Property Insight
Set within approximately 3.25 acres of Hertfordshire countryside on the outskirts of Royston, Jockey Cottage is a detached period home in a secluded, private setting, approached via a gated driveway and enjoying far-reaching views across open fields. The cottage offers approximately 1,312 sq ft of characterful accommodation with three bedrooms, and is accompanied by a beautifully finished detached one-bedroom annexe, a timber stable block and a former ménage within the grounds. Offered with no onward chain, and with excellent potential to extend or remodel (STPP), this is a genuinely individual home for those seeking rural space and flexibility close to the town.

Approached through a private gated entrance, the driveway opens onto a generous gravelled frontage screened by mature trees, giving the home a real sense of seclusion and privacy. The cottage itself carries all the character of its period, with painted rendered elevations, a tiled roof and twin chimneys. There is scope here for new owners to update and put their own stamp on the main house, or to extend and reconfigure subject to the usual permissions (STPP).

The Lounge/Dining Room is a wonderfully generous open space and the heart of the cottage, full of period charm with exposed timber framing, a feature brick fireplace, wood-effect flooring and ample room for both lounge and dining furniture. An arched opening leads through to a rear utility room, which enjoys French doors and a skylight opening onto the garden - an ideal spot for kicking off muddy boots after a walk in the grounds.

The kitchen is fitted with solid oak wall and base units, granite worktops, a tiled splashback, an electric oven and hob, and space for further appliances - a warm, characterful space with the option to modernise over time. The ground floor also offers a well-proportioned third bedroom, currently used as a reception room and home office and easily flexible to suit however you need to live, along with a ground-floor bathroom comprising a shower cubicle, hand wash basin and storage, and a separate WC.

Upstairs, the cottage offers two further well-proportioned bedrooms, both full of character with sloping ceilings, exposed timber detailing and traditional plank doors, and both enjoying a lovely outlook over the surrounding greenery.

A standout feature of the property is the detached self-contained annexe - a contemporary, well-insulated building finished to a high standard, with a striking dark weatherboard exterior and its own solar panels. Inside it offers a lounge, a kitchen, a double bedroom and a modern bathroom, with French doors opening onto a private decking area with hot tub and views across the grounds. It lends itself well to multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a potential income opportunity such as a small-scale holiday let (subject to the relevant permissions).

Outside, the mature grounds extend to approximately 3.25 acres, with a mix of formal gardens, open lawns and woodland - a peaceful backdrop for outdoor living, entertaining and recreation. A timber stable block provides excellent storage or potential equestrian use, and the former ménage could be reinstated or repurposed, offering further scope for outdoor enthusiasts or those seeking a smallholding lifestyle. The home also benefits from newly installed solar panels, generating the majority of its electricity, and a private well providing an environmentally friendly, cost-efficient water supply.

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Location - therfield
We encourage you to visit Therfield to see if it's the location of your forever home. It's a small, peaceful village, and certainly one not to miss!

Further amenities can be accessed a stone's throw away in the town of Royston, such as a leisure centre and a variety of sports clubs, including the golf club on Royston Heath. There are a variety of excellent schools to choose from, doctors and dentist surgeries, shops and supermarkets, all surrounded by beautiful countryside and many other pretty villages to explore. The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

The Church of St. Mary has existed since the 13th Century and holds regular services and events, and the Fox and Duck public house offers fine food, the warmest of welcomes, and a wonderful countryside atmosphere. There is also a primary school, pre-school, and a cricket club with a large open green.

The village has a lot to offer residents who are looking to relax and escape into the countryside, while also being a very short distance to the nearest town and railways offering fast services directly into Cambridge or London.

Therfield is a small and peaceful north Hertfordshire village, situated upon the chalk range, 3 miles southwest of the town of Royston, and 6 miles northeast of the town of Baldock. The village is locally famous for its beautiful church, chapel and country pub, with the nature reserve of Therfield Heath lying a mile to the north of the village. From here, on a clear day, it's possible to see over 20 miles into the horizon, all the way over to Ely Cathedral.

EPC Rating: E