House For Sale £450,000
Well Street, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk IP33
previous price £500,000

Occupying a central position in the sought-after Suffolk town of Bury St Edmunds, this Grade ii-Listed Georgian townhouse recently underwent a major restoration across its three storeys, with a modern extension added at ground level to open the entire living space to the private rear garden. The interior seamlessly stitches together a quiet, English aesthetic with clean, modern, linear forms, an open-plan arrangement and expansive panels of glazing inviting abundant natural light throughout.

The facade, marked by a pleasing symmetry typical of the period, gives little away; upon entering the house from street level, there is an immediate impression of the building’s heritage, with interiors full of natural, tactile materials. The decoration, all in neutral tones, creates a space that feels relaxed and easy to occupy. A snug living room is positioned at the front of the house; the original sash windows intact and a brick fireplace housing a modern log-burner.

Towards the end of the hallway, the recent extension unfolds; a multi-functional living space set in architectural contrast to the original parts of the building. An expansive glass panel is framed by a neat line of joinery which follows the gabled profile and sets off a joyful symbiosis with the garden and merging of the interior and exterior spaces.

This pocket of the house, drenched in natural light throughout the day, provides a welcome place to sit and read, although the open-plan layout of the room allows for flexible arrangement of space. A dining area is currently organised in the centre of the room with the modern kitchen positioned opposite, allowing for both easy entertaining and day-to-day family life.

The house, typical of its age and style, is tall and narrow, and as such lends itself to simple arrangement on the upper floors. The first floor is given over to the master bedroom, a beautifully characterful room, again with excellent natural light. A family bathroom is positioned on the opposite side of the plan and the floor above houses a further two bedrooms, both with a good provision of storage.

The private walled garden has been landscaped with beds of grasses and a paved terrace, providing a pleasant place to sit and eat outside in warmer months.

Bury St Edmunds is a sought-after historic market town, with well-retained charm and history and a good selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Well Street sits within catchment for a number Offsted-rated ‘Excellent’ schools including Sebert Community Primary School and Priory School.

Bury is ideally positioned between the city of Cambridge (30 miles west) and the highlights of the Suffolk coastline to the east, with Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Orford all easily reachable by car. Rail services run from Bury to London Liverpool Street via Stowmarket in just under two hours.