House For Sale £950,000
St Nicholas is an historic and important grade II listed town house providing elegantly arranged accommodation retaining an array of unique features, complemented by fabulous mature grounds providing an excellent degree of privacy, whilst located only a short stroll from the magnificent Abbey Gardens and Bury St Edmunds town centre.
The original house was built in the 15th century on the site of and incorporates fragments of the former Abbey Hospital of St Nicholas, founded in the 1250's by Abbot Hugh of Northwold, from which the house derives its name. Most influences and architectural styles displayed, span through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and the house is very well known for the large conspicuous window at the end of the garden, which was moved there from St Petronella's as part of the restoration undertaken by Philip Bennett sometime after 1811.
St Nicholas has been a treasured family home and is presented to the market for the first time in nearly fifty years and we would strongly recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate both the overall character and wonderful features of this unique home on offer, coupled with the beautiful grounds which are a particularly rare feature for a property, so conveniently positioned within the town.
The accommodation in brief comprises; half circular stone steps, one of which seems to be the remains of a sun dial, that lead to an impressive arched entrance door opening to entrance porch with door to Reception Hall: With stairs off to first floor and down to cellar and wine cellar, Jacobean rear door with rectangular Ovolo-moulded surround, wooden flooring, door to Drawing Room: A stunning reception room full of light with early 18th century Rococo ornament to the architraves of the doors and a fine fireplace surround with panels of both brown and white figured marble.
Of particular note is a huge bay with small-paned sash windows and principal window surmounted by a fanlight with Gothic tracery. Door to Study: A versatile, triple aspect reception overlooking the gardens. Dining Room: An ideal room for entertaining with veined marble fireplace and large bay window to rear overlooking gardens. Kitchen Breakfast Room: Range of fitted units incorporating built in appliances. Feature arched windows to front, cupboard containing boiler, walk in Pantry and door to Utility Room.
Stairs from reception hall lead to the first floor Landing: With stairs off to second floor and doors leading to three generous bedrooms, with fitted wardrobe cupboards, en-suite bathroom and separate shower room. Stairs lead from first floor landing to second floor Suffolk Landing, two further attic bedrooms and a bathroom which completes the accommodation.
Outside
The grounds are a stunning feature of St Nicholas providing the occupants with an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion whilst enclosed by an old brick and flint wall incorporating dressed Limestone from Bury St Edmunds Abbey and the stunning historic window from St Petronella's. There are a variety of mature specimen trees including a magnificent Cedar and an abundance of mature shrubs and well stocked flower beds. A stone and paved terrace is an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and to the side of the house is the garaging. All in about 1/3rd of an acre (s.t.s).
Location
St Nicholas enjoys a prominent setting, within easy reach of the town centre and the excellent range of schooling, shopping, recreational and cultural facilities historic Bury St Edmunds has to offer. Bury St Edmunds is a picturesque, thriving market town which brings together the old and the new. The town boasts a great collection of venues for eating, drinking, shopping, and relaxing, making it a great place to live, work, visit and study.
The market town, with its impressive produce market every Wednesday and Saturday, is nestled in the heart of Suffolk. It is known for the Abbey Gardens, a ruined abbey right in the town centre and only a short stroll from the house. Bury is a very popular destination for locals and tourists to the area. Visit the old side of the town to see the Cathedral in all its glory, the medieval quarter of the town and the Abbey Gardens itself, or browse the newer side of the town to discover its large assortment of shops, restaurants and entertainment centres.
Directions
When leaving Bury St Edmunds town centre along Eastgate Street, proceed to the roundabout, turn left onto Hollow Road and St Nicholas is the first house on the right.
Services
All mains services are connected. Council Tax Band G.
The original house was built in the 15th century on the site of and incorporates fragments of the former Abbey Hospital of St Nicholas, founded in the 1250's by Abbot Hugh of Northwold, from which the house derives its name. Most influences and architectural styles displayed, span through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and the house is very well known for the large conspicuous window at the end of the garden, which was moved there from St Petronella's as part of the restoration undertaken by Philip Bennett sometime after 1811.
St Nicholas has been a treasured family home and is presented to the market for the first time in nearly fifty years and we would strongly recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate both the overall character and wonderful features of this unique home on offer, coupled with the beautiful grounds which are a particularly rare feature for a property, so conveniently positioned within the town.
The accommodation in brief comprises; half circular stone steps, one of which seems to be the remains of a sun dial, that lead to an impressive arched entrance door opening to entrance porch with door to Reception Hall: With stairs off to first floor and down to cellar and wine cellar, Jacobean rear door with rectangular Ovolo-moulded surround, wooden flooring, door to Drawing Room: A stunning reception room full of light with early 18th century Rococo ornament to the architraves of the doors and a fine fireplace surround with panels of both brown and white figured marble.
Of particular note is a huge bay with small-paned sash windows and principal window surmounted by a fanlight with Gothic tracery. Door to Study: A versatile, triple aspect reception overlooking the gardens. Dining Room: An ideal room for entertaining with veined marble fireplace and large bay window to rear overlooking gardens. Kitchen Breakfast Room: Range of fitted units incorporating built in appliances. Feature arched windows to front, cupboard containing boiler, walk in Pantry and door to Utility Room.
Stairs from reception hall lead to the first floor Landing: With stairs off to second floor and doors leading to three generous bedrooms, with fitted wardrobe cupboards, en-suite bathroom and separate shower room. Stairs lead from first floor landing to second floor Suffolk Landing, two further attic bedrooms and a bathroom which completes the accommodation.
Outside
The grounds are a stunning feature of St Nicholas providing the occupants with an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion whilst enclosed by an old brick and flint wall incorporating dressed Limestone from Bury St Edmunds Abbey and the stunning historic window from St Petronella's. There are a variety of mature specimen trees including a magnificent Cedar and an abundance of mature shrubs and well stocked flower beds. A stone and paved terrace is an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and to the side of the house is the garaging. All in about 1/3rd of an acre (s.t.s).
Location
St Nicholas enjoys a prominent setting, within easy reach of the town centre and the excellent range of schooling, shopping, recreational and cultural facilities historic Bury St Edmunds has to offer. Bury St Edmunds is a picturesque, thriving market town which brings together the old and the new. The town boasts a great collection of venues for eating, drinking, shopping, and relaxing, making it a great place to live, work, visit and study.
The market town, with its impressive produce market every Wednesday and Saturday, is nestled in the heart of Suffolk. It is known for the Abbey Gardens, a ruined abbey right in the town centre and only a short stroll from the house. Bury is a very popular destination for locals and tourists to the area. Visit the old side of the town to see the Cathedral in all its glory, the medieval quarter of the town and the Abbey Gardens itself, or browse the newer side of the town to discover its large assortment of shops, restaurants and entertainment centres.
Directions
When leaving Bury St Edmunds town centre along Eastgate Street, proceed to the roundabout, turn left onto Hollow Road and St Nicholas is the first house on the right.
Services
All mains services are connected. Council Tax Band G.
