SITUATION & LOCATION Situated within the town's historic medieval grid, this charming Grade II period cottage has been beautifully and sympathetically restored by the current owners and now provides comfortable, well-presented accommodation throughout. Although the Historic Building listing dates the property to the seventeenth century, it is believed to have sixteenth century origins and over the years it is thought to have been a Confectioners shop and a Bakery. Probably first built as a thatched cottage, it is fundamentally a timber framed building now under a clay pantiled roof with rendered elevations.

The property was fully restored by the current owners in 2007 under the strict guidance of Historic England and whilst now benefitting from modern and convenient amenities, the charm and character of the property has been carefully preserved including exposed beams and studwork, timber floors and fireplaces. The roof was completely stripped, re felted and re tiled, the property rewired and a new gas fired central heating system installed. The kitchen/diner was refurbished and the bathrooms fitted as well as a new single storey rear office addition constructed. The lovely walled rear garden offers a high degree of privacy having been landscaped and in 2014 a new detached double garage was constructed at the rear to include an automated electric remote controlled sectional door, light and power and a useful first floor attic room ideal for conversion to a hobbies room, Den or home office.

The sale of this wonderful property offers purchasers a unique opportunity to live in such a delightful home of character whilst enjoying the convenience of the towns broad range of amenities. Internal viewings are highly recommended.

The property sits just a few doors down from St Mary's Square, with a short and relatively car-free walk through the Great Churchyard and Abbey Gardens leading directly into the town centre. Here you will find a wide range of amenities, including the market, independent shops, and restaurants. Bury St Edmunds is a historic market town in Suffolk with richly fascinating heritage. Its striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and Cathedral and Abbey Gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. This home has excellent access to the A14, A11(M11) and the railway station which has links to mainline services to Cambridge, London's Liverpool Street and Kings Cross. 

ENTRANCE HALL Radiator; slate tile floor; under stairs storage cupboard; fitted low level storage cupboard with shelving; exposed stud work; staircase leading to first floor. (because of the age of the property this staircase has a steeper gradient). 

SITTING ROOM 15' 1" x 11' 10" (4.61m x 3.63m) Secondary glazing to softwood framed single glazed window; radiator; exposed beam and stud work; matching wall lights; slate tiled floor; part glazed sliding door to: 

OFFICE 9' 10" x 6' 9" (3.01m x 2.07m) Radiator; fitted desk and shelving; part slate tiled floor; glazed panelled door to rear garden. Vaulted ceiling with conservation roof windows. 

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM 6' 7" x 5' 8" (2.02m x 1.74m) Panelled bath with thermostatically controlled shower over and glass shower screen, vanity wash basin and WC; chrome heated towel rail; vaulted ceiling with conservation roof window; cushion flooring. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 22' 2" x 11' 10" (6.77m x 3.63m) Secondary glazing to softwood framed single glazed window to front aspect; open brick fireplace with Pament hearth; exposed beams and timber pillars; some wood panelling to one wall. Fitted range of shaker style matching wall and floor cupboard units with oak block work surfaces over incorporating two useful sinks, one being a single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and the other a granite single bowl sink, ideal for cleaning foodstuffs and cooking utensils; built-in Siemens electric fan assisted oven and gas hob with extractor canopy over; plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for tumble dryer. Ceramic splashback tiling; wall mounted Worcester gas fire boiler (serving central heating and domestic water); two softwood framed single glazed windows to rear aspect and stable door to rear garden. Slate tiled floor.

Staircase leading from entrance hall to first floor: 

LANDING With original stripped pine floor; exposed stud work; access to loft space, fully boarded and insulated with light; linen cupboard with shelving. 

BEDROOM ONE 15' 4" x 12' 1" (4.69m x 3.70m) With exposed stud work, softwood framed single glazed sash window to front aspect and softwood framed single glazed casement window to rear aspect; radiator; range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with integrated hanging rails and shelving; fitted carpet. 

BEDROOM TWO 10' 11" x 7' 6" (3.33m x 2.29m) With exposed joist and stud work this bedroom has accommodated a double bed. There is secondary glazing to softwood framed single glazed sash window to front aspect; radiator; fitted wardrobe cupboard; stripped pine floor. 

Bedroom three 9' 9" x 7' 1" (2.99m x 2.17m) With exposed joist and stud work this bedroom has also accommodated a double bed. There is softwood framed single glazed casement window to rear aspect; radiator; stripped pine floor. 

SHOWER ROOM 6' 9" x 4' 11" (2.08m x 1.50m) Tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled plumbed in shower, glass shower screens; above counter wash basin bowl with mixer tap, WC. Chrome heated towel rail; shaver/light socket; single glazed softwood framed casement window to rear aspect; exposed studwork; cushion flooring. 

OUTSIDE The charming walled rear garden has been landscaped to include a circular lawned area with borders containing various shrubs and bushes and there is a paved patio area directly to the rear of the property. A shingled pathway leads to a further raised vegetable patch and there is a useful timber garden shed.

Steps lead down to provide access into the 

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 18' 2" x 16' 10" (5.55m x 5.15m) Mainly of block work construction, rendered and with a pantiled roof; electric remote controlled folding sectional garage door; personnel door into rear garden; access to: 

FIRST FLOOR ATTIC ROOM 17' 2" x 9' 8" (5.25m x 2.95m) With sloping walls; fully boarded floor and Velux window; light. 

SERVICES All main services are connected. Full gas fired central heating. 

RIGHTS OF WAY The concrete hardstanding to the front of the double garage is in the ownership of no 1 Southgate Street. There is a right of way (vehicular and by foot) for the benefit of this property (no 2 Southgate Street) to pass over this accessway at all times to enter the double garage. Vehicular access is off Prussia Lane. A right also exists for the owner/s of the no 3 Southgate Street to maintain part of the wall of their property which is accessible from the rear garden of no 2. 

TENURE Freehold - Grade II Listed 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE (EPC) Awaiting Report 

COUNCIL TAX BAND Band B