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Swift Close, Royston, SG8
For sale
£130,000Guide price

Swift Close, Royston, SG8 5TA

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
534sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 8 Sept 2026 · Royston

How the price compares

This home£130,000£243 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in SG8£235k51 homes listed · £351 per sq ft
Difference-45%below the area median

Key features

  • Two-Bedroom Second-Floor Apartment
  • No Upward Chain
  • Bright Open-Plan Lounge/Dining Room
  • Fitted Kitchen With Space For Appliances
  • Double Principal Bedroom
  • Flexible Second Bedroom
  • Family Bathroom With Panelled Bath
  • Communal Grounds
  • Royston Mainline Station Within Reach
  • First Time Buyer Opportunity

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 a well-established residential development on the edge of Royston, this second-floor apartment makes a sensible first purchase or a straightforward buy-to-let, offered to the market with no upward chain. The building sits back within mature communal grounds, framed by established trees, with a footpath running to the front entrance and open lawns to either side. Its position gives easy reach of Royston's mainline station and town centre, and the accommodation runs to just over 530 sq ft across a bright, well-proportioned layout. For an investor or a buyer taking their first step, the combination of setting, size and chain-free position makes this one worth a close look. The living space is the heart of the apartment. The open-plan lounge and dining room is generous, with a large window to the rear drawing in light over the treetops and room for both a full seating arrangement and a dining table. Wood-effect flooring runs throughout, giving the space a clean, connected feel. Adjoining is the kitchen, fitted with light shaker-style wall and base units, tiled splashbacks and a window to the rear, with a freestanding cooker beneath a stainless steel extractor and space for further freestanding appliances. The layout keeps cooking and living close without losing the sense of two distinct areas. The sleeping accommodation comprises two bedrooms served by the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a comfortable double with a window to the front and a pleasant outlook across the rooftops, while the second bedroom offers flexibility as a nursery, guest room or home office. The bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal basin and WC, with white tiling and a frosted window to the side. Outside, the apartment sits within maintained communal grounds framed by mature trees. A rare chain-free opportunity in a settled Royston position, well suited to investors and first-time buyers alike. At a Glance Type: Second-floor apartment, leasehold Size: 534 sq ft Bedrooms: 2 — one double, one single Bathrooms: 1 — panelled bath with WC and basin Reception Rooms: Open-plan lounge/dining room Kitchen: Shaker-style units, freestanding cooker, space for appliances Outside: Maintained communal grounds Parking: Unallocated Station: Royston, direct to London Kings Cross from 38 minutes Chain: No Upward Chain Contact the team today to arrange your private viewing appointment. Agents Notes Tenure: Leasehold Lease Length: 53 Years Service Charge: £1000 Per Annum Ground Rent: £100 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: D

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
534 sq ft / 50 sq m
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
53 years left
Ground rent
£1,000 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,000 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Heating
Electric
Electricity
Mains supply

Floorplan

All

Location

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  • Royston Station0.6 mi
  • Meldreth Station2.4 mi
  • Shepreth Station4.3 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
30 Swift Close
Royston SG8 5TA
Flat
Leasehold
22 May 2026£174,000
3 Swift Close
Royston SG8 5TA
Terraced
Freehold
15 Aug 2025£326,000
5 Swift Close
Royston SG8 5TA
Terraced
Freehold
6 Aug 2025£332,500
20 Swift Close
Royston SG8 5TA
Flat
Leasehold
2 May 2024£125,000
28 Swift Close
Royston SG8 5TA
Flat
Leasehold
15 Feb 2024£185,000
3 Swift Close
Royston SG8 5TA
Terraced
Freehold
19 Jan 2024£269,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SG8

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£650£13,000 deposit · £117,000 loan
Stamp Duty£100England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

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.

Agent disclaimer

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