Rock Road, Royston, SG8 5EU
Listed 2 Oct 2026 · Royston
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Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Basement Office
- Double Garage
- Open Plan
- Private Rear Garden
About this home
This attractive three-bedroom house on Rock Road combines practical family living with flexible space for working from home.
The ground floor opens to a comfortable lounge (2.89m x 3.79m / 9'6" x 12'5"), finished with wooden flooring and a feature accent wall — an inviting room for everyday living. Beyond, the spacious kitchen/diner (6.39m x 3.73m / 21' x 12'3") is the heart of the home, with cream and wood cabinetry, black worktops, integrated cooking and cold storage, tiled flooring, and space for a dining table. Patio doors open directly onto the garden, keeping indoor and outdoor living connected, while a downstairs toilet provides additional convenience.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom one (2.88m x 3.77m / 9'5" x 12'4") is a well-proportioned double with fitted mirrored wardrobes. Bedroom two (4.33m x 2.58m max / 14'2" x 8'6" max) offers further double accommodation, while bedroom three (3.24m x 1.70m / 10'8" x 5'7") works well as a single, nursery or dressing room. The family bathroom (1.78m x 2.66m / 5'10" x 8'9") comprises a bath with shower over, wash basin, heated towel rail and a heated mirror for fog-free use.
A heated and tanked basement office (2.53m x 2.75m / 8'4" x 9') provides a quiet workspace away from the main living areas. Externally, the private rear garden includes modern patio and decking areas, lawn, a shed (1.98m x 2.74m / 6'6" x 9'), and a garden room/summer house — ideal as a studio, hobby space or additional home office. A double garage (3.45m x 5.21m / 11'4" x 17'1") offers valuable storage and parking, with an EV charger and existing wired and wireless networking provision extending to all outbuildings.
Rock Road sits in a convenient residential pocket of Royston, Hertfordshire (SG8 5EU), within easy reach of Royston railway station on the Great Northern / Thameslink line, with services towards London King’s Cross and Cambridge. Everyday shopping is close at hand, including Tesco Extra and other town-centre retailers, while nearby schools serving the area include Roman Way Academy, Tannery Drift School and St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School.
For leisure, Royston offers Priory Memorial Gardens with play areas and open space, and Therfield Heath — a large chalk grassland nature reserve and SSSI on the edge of town, popular for walking and views across the surrounding countryside. The town centre provides cafés, restaurants, independent shops and local services, making this a practical base for commuting and family life alike.
Lounge 2.89m ( 9'6'') x 3.79m ( 12'6'') A welcoming front reception room with wooden flooring, radiator and a feature teal accent wall. Ideal for everyday living and entertaining, with natural light from the front aspect.
Kitchen/Diner 6.39m ( 21'0'') x 3.73m ( 12'3'') A generous open-plan kitchen and dining space with cream and wood units, black worktops, integrated oven, hob and fridge/freezer, tiled floor and ample room for a dining table and seating. Patio doors open onto the rear garden, creating a bright family hub that links indoors and out.
Bedroom 1 2.88m ( 9'6'') x 3.77m ( 12'5'') A well-proportioned double bedroom with carpeted flooring, radiator and fitted mirrored wardrobes providing useful storage. A comfortable principal bedroom with good natural light.
Bedroom 2 4.33m ( 14'3'') x 2.58m ( 8'6'') A further double bedroom with flexible proportions, suitable as a second double or twin room. Soft flooring and natural light make this a practical guest or family bedroom.
Bedroom 3 3.24m ( 10'8'') x 1.70m ( 5'7'') A compact third bedroom, ideal as a single room, nursery or home dressing space. Currently presented as a nursery in the property photographs.
Bathroom 1.78m ( 5'11'') x 2.66m ( 8'9'') A fully tiled family bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, wash basin with mirrored cabinet, and heated towel rail.
Cloakroom WC A handy cloakroom with WC, small wash basin and towel radiator — useful for guests and everyday convenience.
Office 2.53m ( 8'4'') x 2.75m ( 9'1'') A quiet basement office/study, ideal for working from home. Photographs show a dedicated desk setup with good wall space for storage and equipment.
Garden Room A timber garden room with glazed doors and windows, wood-panelled interior and space for desk and seating — perfect as a studio, gym, hobby room or additional home office.
Double Garage 3.45m ( 11'4'') x 5.21m ( 17'2'') A substantial double garage with concrete floor, lighting, side access and window. Valuable for parking, storage or workshop use. An EV charger is marked on the floor plan.
Shed 1.98m ( 6'6'') x 2.74m ( 9'0'') A useful garden shed providing additional external storage.
Rear Garden A private enclosed rear garden with patio, timber decking, lawn, raised beds and fencing. Space for outdoor dining, play and relaxation, with access from the kitchen/diner and outbuildings including the garden room and shed.
Property details
- Property type
- House
- Size
- 953 sq ft / 89 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- 01/12/2026
- Deposit
- £2,076
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Minimum term
- 6 months
- Parking
- Garage, No disabled parking, Not allocated, EV charging, No permit
- Garden
- Private garden, Rear garden
- Accessibility
- Ground floor
Floorplan
Location
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- Royston Station0.3 mi
- Meldreth Station2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Rock Road Royston SG8 5EU | Terraced Freehold | 10 Feb 2025 | £385,000 |
| 19 Rock Road Royston SG8 5EU | Terraced Freehold | 5 Nov 2024 | £365,000 |
| 11 Rock Road Royston SG8 5EU | Terraced Freehold | 8 Jan 2024 | £415,000 |
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Renting costs
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Listed by Abode Town and Country, Royston on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 02/10/2026.
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