5-bedroom detached house · IP32 7HU
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An individual 5 bedroomed detached family home providing a substantial level of beautifully proportioned accommodation in a prime town location. All in 1/3rd of an acre.
Enjoying a tucked-away position within a quiet cul-de-sac, this substantial detached residence offers a superb level of accommodation, ideal for family living and entertaining.
Located in one of Bury St Edmunds’ most desirable residential areas, the property is within easy reach of the town centre, well-regarded schools, and a wide range of amenities.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides a versatile layout with generous proportions throughout.
The ground floor features a large reception hall leading to a formal dining room, and a spacious sitting room with a new multi-fuel boiler stove wood burner, and views over the rear garden through new bi-fold doors.
This wood burner is connected up to all the radiators, so each fire warms the whole house. There is a separate gas boiler, which provides 2 heating methods.
A well-appointed kitchen, with adjoining breakfast room, extends in all to approximately 34ft , with new bi-fold doors opening to the gardens.
Off the hall is a cloakroom and the separate study offers an ideal space for working from home, while a utility room with door to the integral double garaging, completes the ground floor accommodation.
Underneath all the new luxury vinyl tiling on the floor, is underfloor heating, separately controlled in each room.
On the first floor are five generous bedrooms, including the large principal bedroom with dressing area, including fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom.
A unique feature of this room is the new full-width window, affording views across the rear gardens. New cream-coloured carpets have been installed throughout the house.
A guest bedroom has a further en-suite, and the three remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with bath and separate shower, which completes the first floor accommodation.
Outside - Outside, the property is approached via a private driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to the attached double garage.
The large rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with well stocked borders and several mature trees.
A large terrace provides an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and al-fresco dining whilst enjoying the southerly aspect. They also have an EV electric car charger installed.
Location - The property is perfectly situated in a sought after location within a short distance of the historic town centre.
It is close to well-regarded schools and sports facilities, uniquely independent shops (as well as well-known high street stores, and including a Waitrose supermarket and Marks and Spencer food hall), and the beautiful parks, cinemas, theatres and restaurants for which the town is famously known as the 'Jewel in the Crown of Suffolk'.
The house is close to everything that gives Bury its distinct reputation for bringing together the best of old and new, with its rich history and its broad range of venues for dining, shopping and relaxing.
These include an impressive fresh produce market every Wednesday and Saturday and the town is renowned for its beautiful Cathedral and for the leafy and floral Abbey Gardens with its impressive medieval ruins, all just a short stroll down from the colourful boutiques and cafe culture of the town centre.
It is easy to see why people want to settle in Bury and make it their home.
This property is close to the excellent rail and road networks which make London and Cambridge easily commutable, along with giving access to the fine range of town, country and coastal destinations of East Anglia.
Additionally, for international destinations, Stansted Airport is only about an hour's door-to-door journey from the house.
Directions - When proceeding towards the town centre along Mount Road, proceed over the roundabout and turn left into Downing Close.
Follow the road and take the turning on the left, where the house will be found tucked away in the right hand corner. Services Agents Note - All mains services are connected.
Gas fired underfloor and radiator central heating.
Council Tax: West Suffolk Band: G Broadband speed: Up to 1800 mbps available (Source Ofcom) Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (Source Ofcom) Flood Risk: Very Low Risk Agents note: Some trees in rear garden have TPO's Additional Information - The energy efficiency of the house has been improved.
The loft has new maximum thickness insulation.
The whole of the ground floor has been insulated, under the new carpets there is new thickest insulating underlay, and under the new vinyl tiles, there are insulation boards, as well as new electrical heating mats.
All 5 external house doors have been replaced, plus 4 new windows.
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