Summary - 89 HIGH STREET GUILDEN MORDEN ROYSTON SG8 0JS
3 bed 1 bath Character Property
Grade II thatched cottage with 0.4 acre garden and development potential in central Guilden Morden..
Grade II listed thatched cottage with extensive original features
Large 0.4 acre garden backing onto open farmland
Three double bedrooms plus attic/study; three reception rooms
New thatch works commencing Sept 2025 (onsite disruption expected)
Single bathroom only; may require modernization
Electric heating throughout; consider service upgrades
Large gravel driveway — off-street parking for approximately four cars
Brick outbuilding with conversion potential (subject to listed consents)
Set in the heart of Guilden Morden, this Grade II listed thatched cottage blends 18th‑century character with a generous, private 0.4 acre garden backing onto open farmland. Exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and brick paviour flooring give immediate period charm across three reception rooms and a farmhouse-style kitchen. The property is unexpectedly spacious for its age, offering flexible living across multiple storeys and a useful attic/study accessed via the second bedroom.
Practical advantages include a large gravel driveway with gated off-street parking for around four cars and a substantial brick outbuilding with scope for conversion or workshop use (subject to listed-building and planning constraints). The house currently uses electric heating and has a single main bathroom; buyers should consider potential upgrades to services and utilities when budgeting.
Important considerations: the building’s Grade II status brings protections that can complicate alterations and repairs. A full re-thatch will begin in September 2025 — a valuable renewal that will improve the roof, but it will involve preparatory and on-site works. There is only one bathroom and some period features will require ongoing conservation and maintenance.
This home will suit buyers who value historic character, large garden space and countryside views — families seeking village life, or couples wanting generous grounds and flexible accommodation. For those prepared to work within listed‑building constraints, the outbuilding and sizeable plot present clear potential to enhance value and adapt the property to modern living while preserving its period appeal.
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