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SUMMARY
A charming, well proportioned Grade II Listed Georgian house, standing within the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds. Adjacent to St Marys Church which is part of the Benedictine Abbey site, which forms the historic core of this vibrant town.


DESCRIPTION
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Description 
A charming, well proportioned Grade II Listed Georgian house, standing within the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds. Adjacent to St Marys Church which is part of the Benedictine Abbey site, which forms the historic core of this vibrant town. The character, spacious accommodation which features a Sonos sound system, has been refurbished and improved by the current owners, and now offers six bedrooms, including a wonderful Guest Suite created from a former hayloft. On the ground floor a beautifully refitted kitchen forms the hub of the home, with a wide folding, sliding 'wall' which opens into the courtyard. There are three further reception rooms, along with a play room, utility room a very useful cellar which currently provides office space, and a further seating area. Many original features remain within this splendid home.
Bury St Edmunds itself, is an historic market town, with many excellent range of shopping, schooling and leisure facilities. Famous for its Cathedral, other amenities include the Theatre Royal, art galleries, and Abbey Gardens, while shopping facilities have been enhanced by the recent opening of the Arc Shopping Centre. There are good road links from Bury St Edmunds, with Stansted Airport within easy driving distance, there is a main line rail link to London Liverpool Street from the nearby town of Stowmarket.

Reception Hall 
With solid wood door having a leaded fan light over from Crown Street, this wide reception hall gives access to the principal reception rooms, and widens further with the staircase leading to the first floor, featuring a barrelled ceiling. There is half height panelling to the walls.

Drawing Room 
A well proportioned room with shuttered sash window having a window seat to the front aspect. The focal point of this room is the cast iron fireplace which has a grey marble surround.

Sitting Room/ Dining Room 
With shuttered sash windows, both with window seats to the front and side aspects. Fireplace, chimney breast alongside which is an arched recess with fitted shelving, and storage cupboard. Half height panelling to the walls, attractive ceiling rose. From this room a second door leads to the playroom, which in turn leads through to the Kitchen/Breakfast room.

Playroom 
A useful room with fitted storage, and wide archway leading to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 
With two windows to the side aspect, and a glazed 'wall' with sliding, folding doors, which open this room to the courtyard. The bespoke Kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of cream units with black granite worksurfaces, and inset 1? bowl sink unit. This room is partially divided by the former fireplace and chimney breast which now houses a Falcon range cooker, with extractor over. Other appliances which will remain include an American style fridge/freezer, coffee maker, two drawer dishwasher and combination microwave/oven/grill. There is a high larder cupboard with double doors, and tiled floor with underfloor heating. Doors from this room give access to the cellar, and to the rear hall, as well as back to the Reception Hall.
Opposite the Kitchen a door lead to the Snug

Snug 
With French doors to the rear aspect leading into the courtyard. This room houses an impressive former inglenook fireplace, with bressumer beam, bread oven, and a brick hearth. A door gives access to the 'back' staircase, and there are exposed beams to the ceiling. The floor is mainly of exposed brick.

Cloakroom 
With high flush WC, and wall mounted wash basin.

Rear Hall 
With doors to the street (Honey Hill), and into the Courtyard. Door and steps down to the Utility Room.

Utility Room 
A useful utility room, with large butler sink, fitted worksurfaces, tiled floor, plumbing for washing machine, and wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and central seating system. A door from this room leads to the garage.

Landing 
This wide landing is split into two parts, with the main landing having an arched window to the rear aspect overlooking the courtyard, a glazed storage cupboard, and a door leading to the rear landing.

Master Bedroom 
With sash windows to the front and side aspects. Wonderful view of St Marys church. Decorative coving, and two ceiling roses. A further feature of this room is a cast iron fireplace (not used).

En-Suite 
With contemporary white suite comprising bath in tiled surround, shower in glazed cubicle, WC, and pedestal washbasin. Tiling to floor and walls, radiator/towel rail.

Bedroom Two 
With two sash windows to the rear aspect overlooking the courtyard. Exposed ceiling beams, access to 'back' staircase.

En-Suite 
With suite comprising bath with mixer taps in tiled surround and shower screen over, WC, and washbasin. Chrome towel rail, tiling to floor and walls.

Bedroom Three 
With sash window to the front aspect, having a window seat. Cast iron fireplace, with an extensive range of wardrobes and cupboards to either side.

Bedroom Four 
With sash window to the front aspect.

Rear Landing 
Which has a window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Five 
With sash window to the side aspect overlooking St Marys Church. Cast iron fireplace. A door from this room leads to the Family Bathroom.

Family Bathroom 
With door from Bedroom 5, and the Rear Landing this room has a further window to the side aspect offering views of St Marys Church. The white suite comprises a contemporary 'slipper' roll top claw and ball foot bath, high flush wc, and pedestal washbasin. Tiled floor.

Guest Bedroom 
This impressive bedroom was formed from the hayloft, and has a wonderful vaulted, beamed ceiling as well as exposed wall studs. There is a sash window to the side aspect having views of St Marys Church. On entering this room from the Rear Landing there is a galleried dressing area with steps which lead down to the main bedroom area. From the raised area there is access to loft storage.

En-Suite 
With contemporary, white suite comprising a shower in a glazed cubicle, WC, and pedestal washbasin. A velux window provides natural light, while there are a number of recessed LEDs.

External 
The house features a private courtyard garden to the rear, enclosed by high walling, and with exterior lighting, which includes uplighters set into the ground. The courtyard is paved, with two raised block paved areas, and provides lovely entertaining space.
Alongside the house is a garage with double doors from Honey Hill.



DIRECTIONS
From the Bury St Edmunds office turn left out of the traverse onto Abbeygate Street. Continue down Abbeygate street onto Angel Hill. At the junction turn right and proceed along this road passing the Cathedral on your left and continue past Chequer Square onto Crown Street. Continue up the hill passing St Mary's Church on the left and bear left into honey hill. The property is found opposite the St Mary's Church.



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2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
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