Summary -
4 Chestnut Lane,Bassingbourn,ROYSTON,SG8 5JH
SG8 5JH
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Large plot with conversion potential beside historic 16th-century barn.
Five bedrooms across three floors, flexible family accommodation
A rare, characterful five-bedroom detached house set on a large plot in Bassingbourn, offered with an attached Grade II listed thatched barn. The main house provides generous, flexible living across three floors, with an open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge, separate study, utility, and bedroom accommodation to suit family life. The property is presented with mature gardens, a paved entertaining patio, driveway parking for multiple vehicles and access to a secluded mill stream.
The adjoining 16th-century thatched barn is a standout asset but also a constraint: it is Grade II listed and currently used as a two-storey shop. That status brings historic character and potential for an annexe or commercial income but will make conversion or redevelopment complex and subject to specialist consents. The listing, plus the thatch and older fabric, will mean ongoing maintenance and planning considerations.
Practical points to note: the advertised listing references over 5,000 sqft when including the barn/ancillary space; the main house footprint is recorded as approximately 1,904 sq ft. The property carries an EPC rating of E and has an expensive council tax band. Broadband and mobile signals are strong, and local services, schools and transport links to Royston and Cambridge are nearby.
This home suits buyers seeking a distinctive countryside property with multi-use potential — families wanting flexible space, or purchasers willing to undertake a renovation and navigate listed-building requirements to unlock long-term value or create an income-producing annexe. The combination of historic fabric and a large plot offers clear upside for those prepared for the additional cost and paperwork that come with a Grade II thatched building.
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