House For Sale £725,000
Occupying a central location in the Cambridgeshire village of Meldreth, this four-bedroom house brilliantly juxtaposes sociable living spaces with an aesthetic merging inside and outside. Comprehensively redesigned and reconfigured, a sense of calm, warmth and light pervades the single storey interiors, which span approximately 1,825 sq ft. There is a wrap-around garden, dining terraces, a garage and private off-road parking. Royston is five miles away and Cambridge lies 13 miles north-east. Trains run from Meldreth to London King’s Cross in approximately 50 minutes and from Royston in approximately 40 minutes.
The Tour
The house lies on a slightly elevated plot, set back from the road by a private shingle driveway. It has a subtle façade of horizontal Siberian larch boarding and black painted brickwork, which is counterpointed by the bold entrance.
A bright orange front door opens into a set of flowing interiors. The capacious and perfectly considered living spaces are flooded with natural light, which enters through walls of glazed doors and windows and creates a sense of constant communication with the enveloping garden.
At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/dining space, living room and snug, which are delineated by bespoke screens of vertical cherry wood struts and plywood shelving. A two-way stone-clad fireplace sits at the centre. The kitchen has a generous provision of ply-fronted cabinetry, topped with an off-white matte quartz worktop; the central island doubles as a lovely breakfast spot. A well fitted-out boot room and utility space open to the garden through a blackboard door.
The dining area is located between the kitchen and the living space. Awash with sunlight, this opens to a west-facing terrace via large folding glass doors; the perfect spot for evening BBQs. In warmer months, the entire glazed wall in the lofty living area opens onto a slightly raised terrace and garden lawn, providing excellent space for entertaining. Three roof lights hover overhead, amplifying this natural harmony to beautiful effect. The adjacent snug is also bathed in natural light, yet offers a cosy retreat to gather and lounge.
The dual aspect main bedroom sits in a quiet, private corner, which opens directly to the southern garden. Pale blue, mirrored cupboards line one wall; the en suite is replete with large pink tiling, dark grey fittings and a gently speckled terrazzo shower area. Three further bedrooms lie off a short spine corridor and overlook the garden. The family bathroom is bright and airy, with black mosaic tiling underfoot and a voluptuous oval-shaped bath that overlooks the garden through a large glazed screen.
Outdoor Space
The house sits within a beautiful garden that receives copious amounts of sunshine throughout the day. Verdant bushy hedging and bamboo sticks mark the boundary, while the beds are filled with a combination of spikey and feathery planting. The smooth granite terrace is the perfect spot for alfresco dining; tucked to one side of the kitchen is a second smaller sitting area, a sheltered nook for morning coffees and leisurely lunches.
The Area
Meldreth is a traditional village once famous for fruit production. It is surrounded by open countryside and farmland and has a convenient shop with an on-site post office. Within walking distance are two good pubs: The British Queen and The Plough at Shepreth. Coffee and cake are on offer at El Cafecito, brunch and freshly baked sourdough can be found at Hot Numbers and tea and cake at Teacake. Provenance Kitchen is a perfect spot for lunch or dinner and Banyers House in Royston is a welcoming small hotel.
Bury Lane Farm Shop has a cafe, garden centre and children’s play barn and hosts a butcher, fishmonger and deli. Burwash Manor, a 15-minute drive, is a great place to shop at independent retailers and Provenance Kitchen at nearby Whittlesford has a sociable atmosphere. The area has an abundance of green spaces, perfect for walking and cycling, particularly around the nearby Wimpole Estate and along the Icknield Way that skirts the village’s southern boundary.
The area is well catered for in terms of schooling. There is a well-regarded village primary school within walking distance and nearby secondaries in Melbourn, Bassingbourn, Cambourne and Hills Road Sixth Form College. The historic university city of Cambridge is less than 15 miles away.
The M11, offering connections to the M25 and A14, is just over 10 miles east. The village has its own train station, with fast connecting trains to London King’s Cross in approximately 50 minutes, and from Royston in approximately 40 minutes. Whittlesford runs services to London Liverpool Street in around 80 minutes. International air travel is available at Stansted Airport in about 30 minutes and Luton in about 45 minutes.
The Tour
The house lies on a slightly elevated plot, set back from the road by a private shingle driveway. It has a subtle façade of horizontal Siberian larch boarding and black painted brickwork, which is counterpointed by the bold entrance.
A bright orange front door opens into a set of flowing interiors. The capacious and perfectly considered living spaces are flooded with natural light, which enters through walls of glazed doors and windows and creates a sense of constant communication with the enveloping garden.
At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/dining space, living room and snug, which are delineated by bespoke screens of vertical cherry wood struts and plywood shelving. A two-way stone-clad fireplace sits at the centre. The kitchen has a generous provision of ply-fronted cabinetry, topped with an off-white matte quartz worktop; the central island doubles as a lovely breakfast spot. A well fitted-out boot room and utility space open to the garden through a blackboard door.
The dining area is located between the kitchen and the living space. Awash with sunlight, this opens to a west-facing terrace via large folding glass doors; the perfect spot for evening BBQs. In warmer months, the entire glazed wall in the lofty living area opens onto a slightly raised terrace and garden lawn, providing excellent space for entertaining. Three roof lights hover overhead, amplifying this natural harmony to beautiful effect. The adjacent snug is also bathed in natural light, yet offers a cosy retreat to gather and lounge.
The dual aspect main bedroom sits in a quiet, private corner, which opens directly to the southern garden. Pale blue, mirrored cupboards line one wall; the en suite is replete with large pink tiling, dark grey fittings and a gently speckled terrazzo shower area. Three further bedrooms lie off a short spine corridor and overlook the garden. The family bathroom is bright and airy, with black mosaic tiling underfoot and a voluptuous oval-shaped bath that overlooks the garden through a large glazed screen.
Outdoor Space
The house sits within a beautiful garden that receives copious amounts of sunshine throughout the day. Verdant bushy hedging and bamboo sticks mark the boundary, while the beds are filled with a combination of spikey and feathery planting. The smooth granite terrace is the perfect spot for alfresco dining; tucked to one side of the kitchen is a second smaller sitting area, a sheltered nook for morning coffees and leisurely lunches.
The Area
Meldreth is a traditional village once famous for fruit production. It is surrounded by open countryside and farmland and has a convenient shop with an on-site post office. Within walking distance are two good pubs: The British Queen and The Plough at Shepreth. Coffee and cake are on offer at El Cafecito, brunch and freshly baked sourdough can be found at Hot Numbers and tea and cake at Teacake. Provenance Kitchen is a perfect spot for lunch or dinner and Banyers House in Royston is a welcoming small hotel.
Bury Lane Farm Shop has a cafe, garden centre and children’s play barn and hosts a butcher, fishmonger and deli. Burwash Manor, a 15-minute drive, is a great place to shop at independent retailers and Provenance Kitchen at nearby Whittlesford has a sociable atmosphere. The area has an abundance of green spaces, perfect for walking and cycling, particularly around the nearby Wimpole Estate and along the Icknield Way that skirts the village’s southern boundary.
The area is well catered for in terms of schooling. There is a well-regarded village primary school within walking distance and nearby secondaries in Melbourn, Bassingbourn, Cambourne and Hills Road Sixth Form College. The historic university city of Cambridge is less than 15 miles away.
The M11, offering connections to the M25 and A14, is just over 10 miles east. The village has its own train station, with fast connecting trains to London King’s Cross in approximately 50 minutes, and from Royston in approximately 40 minutes. Whittlesford runs services to London Liverpool Street in around 80 minutes. International air travel is available at Stansted Airport in about 30 minutes and Luton in about 45 minutes.
