Thriplow Heath, Thriplow, Royston
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- 6 bedroom detached barn conversion and a 3 bedroom annexe
- 2378.1 sqft / 220.9 sqm plus 1115.3 sqft annexe. Combined sqft of both 3493
- Recently fully refurbished detached annexe
- Plot size - approx 0.5 acres
- Vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers
- Many unique features
- Private, gated development
- Chain free
- Oil-fired heating to radiators
- Driveway parking
Description
A stunning detached, converted barn beautifully presented with accommodation approaching 2500 sqft, with many original features set within a generous and mature plot with a recently fully refurbished, detached 3 bedroom annexe, set back from the road within a gated development.
The property is located on Newmarket Road (A505), close to the village of Thriplow, set back from the road within a secure, gated scheme shared with just one other property within private mature gardens and grounds. the current owner not only converted the barn several years ago but has recently fully refurbished a detached, three bedroom self-contained annexe, perfect for dependent relatives or indeed a rental income. The primary residence is a beautiful barn conversion, of approximately 2500 sqft with vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and many unique features.
The accommodation comprises a vaulted reception hall with exposed timbers and oak flooring. There are six bedrooms including the master bedroom with a dressing room and a luxury ensuite bathroom. There are two further bathrooms, which service the other bedrooms. The sitting room has a high vaulted ceiling with feature window and exposed timbers, feature fireplace with woodburning stove. The kitchen/dining/family room is a generous family space, again with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers with French doors to the garden. The kitchen area is fitted with attractive cabinetry, ample granite working surfaces with a peninsula, again with a granite top, a range style cooker with an extractor, integrated dishwasher, space for a fridge-freezer. There is a handy utility room just off accommodating the usual white goods and a freestanding, oil-fired, central heating boiler, plus a door to the outside.
There is private parking for both the primary residence and the annexe. The barn has lawned gardens on all sides with a generous paved patio, flower and shrub borders and a selection of mature trees and bushes, all enclosed by hedging and enjoying good levels of privacy. The annexe has it's own rear garden, which has been seeded to lawn. There is a large garden shed with oak barn for garden tools and storage.
Location - Thriplow is a popular village about 8 miles south of Cambridge. The village offers an extensive range of local amenities including a Parish Church, a highly regarded Church of England Primary school, village shop, village hall, community owned public house and an active cricket club. Secondary schooling is available at Sawston or Melbourn. Duxford Imperial war museum is nearby. The village is ideally placed for access to Cambridge with excellent road connections and local bus services. There are mainline railway stations at Whittlesford Parkway (Liverpool Street) and Royston (King's Cross/St Pancras).
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Main services connected include: water and electricity . There is no gas in the area and heating and hot water is provided by an oil-fired boiler. Septic tank system for drainage.
Statutory Authorities - South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Council Tax Band - E
Fixtures And Fittings - Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold interest.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the vendor’s sole agents, Redmayne Arnold and Harris.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-14
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Thriplow CofE Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Duxford Church of England Community Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 143
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Fowlmere Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Community school
- William Westley Church of England VC Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Foxton Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 79
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Sawston Village College3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,198
- Type
- Academy converter
- Melbourn Village College4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 559
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 455
- Type
- University technical college
- King James Academy Royston6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 18
- Pupils
- 947
- Type
- Academy converter
- Trumpington Community College6.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 613
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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