Guildhall Street, Bury St. Edmunds

A WONDROUS GEORGIANISED TOWNHOUSE WITH EARLIER ROOTS, RESTORED AND WITH ACCESS TO A GLORIOUS HIDDEN GARDEN, LOCATED IN HISTORIC BURY ST. EDMUNDS TOWN CENTRE

Nestled on the corner of Guildhall Street and Churchgate Street, once a medieval processional way to the Benedictine abbey of Saint Edmund, stands this delightful Georgian fronted townhouse. The chamfered beams of the dining room and the vaulted safe in the cellar speak of a storied past, a building of high status during the 1400s, purportedly a toll tax office, and a a silversmith in more recent years.

The location and history amplify the character of the living spaces. Windows to the rear reveal wonderful rooftop vistas towards the millennium tower of St. Edmundsbury Cathedral that soars up on the skyline, as the home practically aligns with the nave of St. James Church. A plenitude of well-preserved early 19th century period features include deep intricately decorated coving, large sash windows with working shutters and heavy marble fireplaces – two of which comfortably house large cast iron wood burning stoves. Elsewhere the home has been brought up-to-date with the introduction of two large bathroom suites fitted with walk-in showers, skylights, a utility cum cloakroom and a new lighting scheme. Today, the substantial five-bedroom accommodation extends across four storeys with impressive ceiling heights of up to 11ft (3.35m) while a beautiful veranda covered walkway connects a useful garden studio, ripe for conversion whether as an annexe, or work-from-home space. A lovely wrought iron gateway opens up to a truly unique feature: a beautiful private hidden garden with its dense canopy of mature specimen trees, part of the neighbouring Guildhall (the oldest civic building in the Britain) and for exclusive enjoyment of the homeowners. There is further separate street access for bicycle and bin storage while French doors from the kitchen lead to a charming terrace.

LOCATION:

Conveniently located within the picturesque and vibrant historic Cathedral town centre of Bury St. Edmunds and situated in arguably one of the most desirable residential enclaves and conservation areas, the medieval Norman Grid. The hustle and bustle of Angel Hill, Abbeygate Street and the Market Square are a stone’s throw away, as are the bars, restaurants and independent shopping boutiques. Excellent A14 access to Cambridge, London and beyond.