Fish Hill, Kennedy Court Fish Hill, SG8 9JZ
Listed 8 Sept 2026 · Royston
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Key features
- One-Bedroom Second-Floor Retirement Apartment
- No Upward Chain
- Age-Exclusive Development For The Over-60s
- Generous Double Bedroom With Fitted Mirrored Wardrobe
- Bright Lounge/Dining Room With Feature Fireplace
- Fitted Kitchen With Built-In Oven And Hob
- Bathroom With Bath, Shower Over And Grab Rails
- On-Site Facilities Including Residents' Lounge And Free Miele Laundry
- Lift To All Floors, 24-Hour Pull-Cord And Part-Time Site Manager
- Central Royston Position, Walking Distance To Station And High Street
About this home
Watch Our Welcome To Royston Video New to the area? Get to know Royston in two minutes. On phone or tablet, tap the Video Tours tab. On desktop, find it within the photos. Property Insight Set within Kennedy Court, a well-regarded age-exclusive development in the heart of Royston, this second-floor apartment sits moments from the mainline station and the town's high street. The building is served by a lift to all floors and a part-time site manager, with a 24-hour emergency pull-cord system throughout, making it a secure and low-maintenance home for residents aged 60 and over. Arranged to make the most of its roughly 570 sq ft, the accommodation is bright and well-proportioned, and comes to the market with no upward chain — a straightforward purchase for a downsizer or an incoming resident looking to move without delay. The front door opens to a welcoming reception hall, with an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank offering useful storage from the outset. From here, a door leads through to the lounge/dining room, a generous and light-filled space with a window to the front, a feature fireplace, and ample room for both seating and a dining table. Glazed double doors connect the living space to the kitchen, keeping the layout open while allowing the rooms to be separated when preferred. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wood-effect wall and base units beneath work surfaces, with an inset stainless steel sink, a built-in electric oven, a four-ring hob with extractor over, and part-tiled walls. Through to the sleeping quarters, the main bedroom is a generously sized double with a fitted mirrored wardrobe and a window drawing in natural light. The bathroom carries a three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with a shower over and glass screen, a low-level WC and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, alongside grab rails and a heated towel rail. Beyond the apartment, residents have use of a communal lounge with kitchen area and guest WC, a laundry room with free-to-use Miele appliances, and a guest suite available by arrangement. Outside are well-kept communal gardens, scooter charging points, and a parking area with spaces allocated on a waiting-list basis. A comfortable and secure home in one of Royston's most convenient positions. At a Glance Type: Second-floor apartment, leasehold with approx. 102 years remaining Size: Approximately 570 sq ft Bedrooms: 1 double Bathrooms: 1 — panelled bath with shower over and grab rails Reception Rooms: Lounge/dining room with feature fireplace and glazed double doors to kitchen Kitchen: Wood-effect units, built-in electric oven, four-ring hob and extractor Outside: Well-kept communal gardens and scooter charging points Parking: Residents' parking area, spaces on a waiting-list basis Station: Royston, direct to London Kings Cross from 38 minutes Chain: No Upward Chain Agents Notes Tenure: Leasehold Lease Length: Approx. 102 years remaining (125-year lease from 2003) Service Charge: £3,235 per annum Ground Rent: £385 per annum
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks: In line with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we are legally required to carry out identity and AML checks on all buyers. A fee of £25 (inc. VAT) per buyer is payable once an offer has been formally accepted. This fee is mandatory and forms part of our regulatory compliance obligations. Location – Royston Royston is a traditional English town in Hertfordshire, on the border of Cambridgeshire and 14 miles from Cambridge. It grew from the crossing of two ancient thoroughfares, Roman and prehistoric, and carries a wealth of rich heritage — including its own cave, revealed in the 18th Century, carved out of chalk beneath the crossroads in the centre of town. The town enjoys numerous green open spaces, including the renowned Therfield Heath nature reserve, and lies on the northern slopes of the Hertfordshire Chalk Downs. The town centre offers a market and a high street of bustling shops alongside a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and public houses, with supermarkets on the outskirts, doctors' surgeries, dentists, schools and a leisure centre. Clubs and activities range from tennis and rugby to hockey and golf. Transport links are excellent: the town sits on the A10, with the A1M and M11 each within a 15-minute drive, and a mainline station running direct to London Kings Cross in as little as 38 minutes.
EPC Rating: C
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 570 sq ft / 53 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 102 years left
- Ground rent
- £385 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £3,235 per year
- Parking
- Yes
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Royston Station0.5 mi
- Meldreth Station3.3 mi
- Ashwell & Morden Station3.9 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SG8 over the last 12 months: detached £645k · semi-detached £415k · terraced £343k · flat £207k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston SG8 9JZ | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jul 2026 | £159,000 |
| Flat 9, Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston SG8 9JZ | Flat Leasehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £165,000 |
| Flat 5, Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston SG8 9JZ | Flat Leasehold | 11 Sept 2025 | £195,000 |
| South Priory, Fish Hill Royston SG8 9LB | Terraced Freehold | 15 Nov 2024 | £702,000 |
| Flat 30, Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston SG8 9JZ | Flat Leasehold | 12 Nov 2024 | £159,000 |
| Flat 25, Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston SG8 9JZ | Flat Leasehold | 20 May 2024 | £165,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Ensum Brown, Royston on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/09/2026.
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