Southgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds

An exciting opportunity to acquire a charming Victorian residence dating from circa 1899, offering a wealth of period features and outstanding scope for sympathetic updating and renovation. Having remained in the same family ownership since construction and never before offered to the open market, this attractive red brick home presents a rare chance to secure a property rich in history and character. The house retains many original features synonymous with the era, including high ceilings, decorative fireplaces and original sash windows, all contributing to its timeless appeal.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor. The sitting room is a bright and inviting space, centred around a charming fireplace with carved wooden surround and inset wood-burning stove with door giving access to the unconverted cellar. A second reception room, currently utilised as a dining/family room, features a further period fireplace and front-facing window, creating a warm and versatile living space.

To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of storage units and work preparation surfaces, with space for a slot-in cooker and additional appliances. A door leads directly to the garden, offering convenient access to the outdoor space.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom spans the full width of the property and benefits from two original sash windows, a useful storage alcove and a decorative cast iron fireplace. The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double room overlooking the rear garden, complete with built-in cupboard and another attractive fireplace. The generous family bathroom enjoys a dual aspect and is fitted with a bath, wash hand basin, WC, separate shower cubicle and airing cupboard.

The property further benefits from an unconverted cellar arranged in two sections, currently in a raw state, offering excellent potential for storage or potential development, subject to the necessary consents.
Overall, the property offers an exceptional opportunity for a discerning purchaser to update and enhance a period home, carefully blending modern living with its retained Victorian character, subject to the usual consents associated within the conservation area setting. Situated within a desirable conservation area, the property enjoys a convenient location within easy reach of the town centre, a range of local amenities, West Suffolk Hospital, and excellent transport links via the A14. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential and charm this unique home has to offer.

Outside - Outside, to the rear of the property, is a good sized south west facing garden, which is fully enclosed and enjoys pedestrian access through to Beech Rise. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs and plants, creating a private and enjoyable outdoor setting.

Location - Southgate Street is a popular location, forming one of the principal approaches into Bury St Edmunds. The property is ideally positioned within a short walk to the historic town centre, making it particularly appealing to commuters. Bury St Edmunds is a perfect blend of town and country being celebrated as the “jewel in the crown of Suffolk”, offering an exceptional range of amenities including independent boutiques, high street stores, a nearby supermarket, excellent schools and sports facilities, along with renowned restaurants, theatres, cinemas and parks. The town’s rich heritage is evident in its magnificent Cathedral and the beautiful Abbey Gardens with their medieval ruins, all easily accessible from the property, alongside the vibrant twice weekly market and year round cultural events. The location also benefits from easy access to the A14, providing excellent road links both east and west, with London and Cambridge readily commutable by road or rail. For international travel, Stansted Airport lies approximately an hour away, offering further convenience.

Directions - When entering Bury St Edmunds along Southgate Street from the direction of the A14/ Southgate Roundabout, the house will be found on the left-hand side.

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Services - Mains electric, water/drains (rateable) are connected. Gas has been capped off. Electric heating.
Council tax band: B - West Suffolk
Broadband speed: Up to 1800 mbps available (Source Ofcom)
Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three and O2 (Source Ofcom)
Flood Risk: Very Low Risk
Please note there is pedestrian access to Beech Rise - no right of way is granted to neighbouring properties across this garden.