Bury Lane, Melbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

Orchard Cottage is a lovely, detached period home in a delightful and tucked away position on the edge of this popular village. The accommodation, which extends to over 2000sqft is full of character and charm with some wonderful original features including casement windows, cast iron fireplaces and exposed floorboards. The property dates back to around 1830 and was the former butler's cottage for the nearby manor house. It has been extended over the years and would benefit from some updating. The ground floor offers some superb reception rooms including an impressive sitting room, a lovely dining room, useful study along with a charming kitchen/breakfast room opening to the garden. There is also a pretty garden room to the side, accessed from the sitting room. On the first floor are five bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite). Many of the rooms are double aspect to take advantage of the rural outlooks.

The historic amd highly regarded village of Melbourn lies 9 miles south of Cambridge and 3 miles to the north of the market town of Royston. The village has a range of everyday amenities including convenience stores, a renowned butcher, a pharmacy, a barbers plus several pubs and restaurants. For leisure, there is a sports centre with a swimming pool and gym while golf is available nearby at Kingsway Golf Centre. The village has both a primary and secondary school. Further extensive amenities can be found in Royston or Cambridge with its excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. For the commuter, the house is very well connected by road via the A10 allowing easy access to the M11 and A505 to the A1 and A11 whilst Meldreth and Royston mainline stations both offer fast and regular rail services to London Kings Cross and Cambridge.

Bury Lane is a very pretty, tree-lined no through road leading to a small number of properties and which terminates in a footpath. The property itself is approached over a sweeping in and out driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and giving access to the detached garage. The garage has a remotely controlled up and over doors and affords space for at least one car as well as useful storage for garden machinery, bicycles etc. The lawned gardens wrap around the house and extend to around 0.75 acres with some beautiful mature trees providing privacy and dappled shade. There are very pleasant and secluded areas for outdoor dining and relaxation along with lovely rural outlooks from the al-fresco dining terrace across neighbouring paddocks.