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7 bed house for sale Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB

7 beds 6 baths House

Freehold

Added on 16/09/2026

About this property

A distinguished period residence with exceptional multi-generational living Set within approximately half an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens and situated under half a mile of both the town centre and railway station, this exceptional detached residence combines significant historic character with the comfort and efficiency of a comprehensively renovated modern home, with an EPC rating of a B. Behind electric wrought-iron gates in a private and peaceful position, the property offers seven bedrooms, two independent living areas, extensive parking and two substantial garages, creating a rare opportunity for multi-generational living. Originally a convent, the house incorporates a charming flint-clad building.

Key features

Prime central town location in easy reach of the train station
Self-contained Annexe for multi-generational living
Beautifully refurbished to an extremely high standard
Private gated driveway with ample parking and garaging
Landscaped gardens with extensive terrace
Ideally placed for London or Cambridge commuting

Floorplan

Price guide

This home

£439 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£414 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£312 / sq ft

£439 / sq ft

£515 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£439 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in SG8 (£312–£515, 10th–90th percentile, 1,055 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,055 homes sold in SG8 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in SG8 →

Location

Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB

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Council tax: Band G (Approx £4,081/year)

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £2,000,000

£1m £3m

Deposit10% £200,000

£0 £2m

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £1,800,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £400,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Historic sold prices nearby

HM Land Registry sales in SG8 7DB. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
1b, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Nov 2024	1,109 sq ft £496/sq ft	1,109 sq ft	£496	£550,000
19, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2022	4,338 sq ft £259/sq ft	4,338 sq ft	£259	£1,125,000
17, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Dec 2021	3,025 sq ft £413/sq ft	3,025 sq ft	£413	£1,250,000
7, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Feb 2019	2,605 sq ft £346/sq ft	2,605 sq ft	£346	£900,000
Lansdowne, 1c, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Nov 2011	1,604 sq ft £374/sq ft	1,604 sq ft	£374	£600,000
19, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Nov 2010	4,338 sq ft £110/sq ft	4,338 sq ft	£110	£477,500
7, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Dec 2007	2,605 sq ft £240/sq ft	2,605 sq ft	£240	£625,000
7, Melbourn Road Detached	Detached	Feb 2003	2,605 sq ft £225/sq ft	2,605 sq ft	£225	£585,000