Summary - High Street, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 SG8 6AP
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Rare, chain‑free restoration project in a popular Cambridgeshire village.
Grade II listed thatched cottage dating from early 17th century
This Grade II listed thatched cottage on Melbourn High Street is a rare, chain-free opportunity to own a 17th‑century home with original character. Believed to date from the early 1600s and in one family for many decades, the property offers two reception rooms, a rear kitchen extension, a bathroom and two double bedrooms across nearly 1,000 sq ft of accommodation. The house sits on a modest plot with a rear garden and scope to extend, subject to planning permission.
The cottage retains period features such as exposed beams and original brickwork, which create authentic character and charm. Practical considerations include low ceilings in parts of the house and small room proportions typical of its age. The thatched roof and listed status mean any works will need specialist care and listed‑building consent, so restoration will suit buyers comfortable with heritage constraints and ongoing maintenance responsibilities.
Sold freehold and with no onward chain, this property suits buyers with renovation experience, investors or those seeking a sympathetic restoration project in a sought‑after village location. Melbourn provides local amenities, good primary schools and straightforward rail links to Cambridge and London, making the cottage convenient for commuter or village‑life buyers.
Note: the house requires renovation and any extension or alteration will be subject to listed‑building consent and planning permission; prospective buyers should factor in specialist costs and timelines before proceeding.
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