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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · IP33 2QL
For saleReduced £50k (−5.3%) on 5 SepListed 131 days
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About
An impressive detached family home occupying a generous and mature plot within one of Bury St Edmunds’ most desirable residential locations, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation, including the significant advantage of a self-contained one-bedroom annexe.
The property is set well back from the lane, approached via a sweeping driveway which leads through an expanse of lawn framed by mature trees and established planting, creating an immediate sense of privacy and seclusion.
The property itself is an attractive red brick residence, well balanced in its design and ideally suited for both family living and multi-generational flexibility.
The accommodation is notably spacious and versatile and includes a well-configured ground floor annexe, providing independent living space with a bedroom, sitting room and kitchen, ideal for extended family, guests, or potential income use.
The principal house is entered via a welcoming reception hall, leading to the main living spaces.
The elegant dual aspect sitting room enjoys excellent natural light, centred around a fireplace and with French doors opening onto the garden.
A further substantial reception room, currently arranged as a music/family room, is particularly bright with a glazed roof lantern and garden access, creating a relaxed and sociable living environment.
The kitchen/breakfast room serves as the central hub of the home and is well appointed with extensive fitted cabinetry, integrated appliances and a sizeable island providing informal dining space.
Large windows offer attractive views over the gardens, enhancing the light and airy feel, while a utility room provides further practicality.
A formal dining room offers an excellent setting for entertaining, complemented by a separate study providing an ideal work-from-home space.
To the first floor, the property continues to offer generous accommodation with four well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing.
The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, with ample room for additional seating, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by well-appointed bath/shower rooms.
Outside Externally, the gardens are a particular feature, being predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and established borders, creating a private and tranquil setting.
The frontage is especially impressive, offering a strong sense of arrival, whilst the rear provides secluded areas for outdoor dining and relaxation.
The property further benefits from a detached garage and extensive driveway parking.
Location The property occupies a highly regarded position on Home Farm Lane, a sought-after residential address on the edge of Bury St Edmunds.
The property enjoys a particularly convenient setting, offering a sense of space and tranquillity whilst remaining within easy reach of the historic town centre.
Bury St Edmunds provides an excellent range of amenities including independent shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, together with well-regarded schooling in both the state and independent sectors.
The town also benefits from strong transport links, with access to the A14 providing connections to Cambridge, Ipswich and beyond, as well as a mainline railway station offering services to London via Cambridge.
The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of walking and outdoor pursuits, further enhancing the appeal of this well-balanced location.
Directions 3 What Words ///message.peachy.spreading Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired radiator central heating Council Tax: Mid 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: Low Risk
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