Stone Lane, Meldreth, Royston
- Land size
- 1.75 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Cornwall House was built in 1878 and is an extremely spacious 4 bedroom detached home offered with no upward chain.
- Separate lounge and dining rooms.
- Extremely large kitchen/breakfast room with AGA and vaulted ceilings.
- Grounds approaching 1.75 acres.
- Detached self-contained annex with 2 reception rooms, bedroom and shower room and detached studio with large office space above.
- A fantastic refurbishment opportunity.
- Detached garage and generous off-road parking.
Description
SUMMARY
An extremely spacious detached 4 bedroom Victorian home situated on a large plot approaching 1.75 acres with detached self-contained annexe and separate studio room with large office space above. The property is in need of some updating and is offered with no upward chain.
DESCRIPTION
Cornwall House is an impressive Victorian detached home situated on a quiet countryside road in the sought-after village of Meldreth, with grounds extending to approximately 1.75 acres. The property does require some updating but has well-proportioned accommodation with the ground floor comprising of separate lounge and dining rooms with original features and bay windows to front, spacious boot room, and large L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room with doors opening onto gardens. To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms off the split level galleried landing and family bathroom.
A particular feature of the property are the extensive gardens that approach approximately 1.75 acres of land, with countryside views to the rear. The garden is fence enclosed with wildlife pond area, lawned and gravel areas. The home is ideal for those with equestrian hobbies or for those who work from home, as there is a detached self-contained annexe with 2 reception rooms and double bedroom, together with a detached studio room with large office space above.
The property also offers a large detached garage and generous off-road parking.
Planning permission has been granted for a large extension to rear including an indoor swimming pool, please see link below. Offered with no upward chain, viewing of this property is highly recommended to appreciate the size and potential that this home offers.
Door To Entrance Hall
Radiator. Stairs off to first floor landing with understair recess area. Doors to:
Lounge 14' 1" x 12' ( 4.29m x 3.66m )
Feature fireplace with hearth surround and mantle over. Large double glazed bay window to front. Radiator. Dado rail.
Dining Room 14' x 12' ( 4.27m x 3.66m )
Inset decorative twin shelving units with glass doors and cupboards below. Large double glazed bay window to front. Radiator. Door to kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 26' 7" x 17' 9" max ( 8.10m x 5.41m max )
Extremely spacious L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room comprising of two butler sink units with mixer taps and work surface surrounds, generous range of base and wall units, AGA with brick surround and tiled splashback, integral appliances, part tiled walls, double glazed windows to side and rear, double glazed double doors to rear garden, vaulted ceiling with chandeliers, two radiators, tiled floor.
Boot Room 14' 11" x 7' 10" ( 4.55m x 2.39m )
Feature inglenook log burner. Tiled floor. Double glazed door to rear. Door to entrance hall and kitchen/breakfast room.
First Floor Landing
Split level galleried landing. Hatch to loft. Doors to:
Bedroom One 12' x 11' 11" ( 3.66m x 3.63m )
Radiator. Double glazed window to front.
Bedroom Two 12' 1" x 12' ( 3.68m x 3.66m )
Radiator. Double glazed window to front.
Bedroom Three 11' 7" x 8' 1" ( 3.53m x 2.46m )
Radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Bedroom Four 7' 11" x 5' 3" ( 2.41m x 1.60m )
Access via ladder to mezzanine bed space. Radiator. Double glazed window to side.
Bathroom
Comprising free standing bath, low flush WC, wash hand basin, exposed wood flooring, radiator, window to rear.
Outside
The property sits on a substantial plot approaching approximately 1.75 acres. There extensive gardens with its own pond area, patio area and paddock area. There are many mature trees and shrubs throughout with lawned areas, fence surround, and countryside views.
The property is perfect for those with equestrian hobbies or for those who work from home. Within the grounds there is a good sized detached annexe with adjoining studio with large office space above. In addition there is a detached garage and generous off-road parking.
Annexe
Detached self-contained annexe comprising:
Lounge 14"11 x 12" : Radiator. Double glazed window and doors to rear. Hatch to loft.
Bedroom 14"11 x 12"7 : Radiator. Double glazed windows and doors to rear. Hatch to loft.
Shower room 10"11 x 5"7 : Lovely shower room comprising walk in shower cubicle, concealed cistern WC, wash hand basin with cupboards below, heated towel rail, wall and floor tiling, recess lighting.
Reception room: 10"11 x 9"3: Double glazed window.
Detached Studio/Office
Self-contained studio/office outbuilding comprising
Ground floor studio space
Main area 18"7 x 14"1 + Side space measuring 13"5 x 8"2
Radiator. Door to hall with stairs off to first floor landing.
First floor office space: 22"7 x 12"1
Large office space with built in storage, twin skylight windows, sink unit, radiator.
Agents Note
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,210 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Meldreth Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Community school
- Melbourn Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 357
- Type
- Community school
- Foxton Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 79
- Type
- Community school
- Barrington CofE VC Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 174
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 125
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Melbourn Village College1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 559
- Type
- Academy converter
- King James Academy Royston3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 9 to 18
- Pupils
- 947
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bassingbourn Village College3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 652
- Type
- Academy converter
- Comberton Village College5.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,981
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sawston Village College6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,198
- 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
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- 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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