Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Bedfords Estate Agents - Bury St Edmunds Phone: 01284 628825

A gracious Grade II listed former chapel of elegant proportions, high ceilings and wonderful natural light, situated in one of the prime locations in Bury St Edmunds.<br/><br/>A former regency Chapel built in 1811 of traditional construction with soft red-brick elevations underneath a fully hipped pan-tiled roofline, 4a St Mary’s Square is a beautifully restored town residence of elegant proportions and generous two-storey accommodation. The original elements of the building have been cleverly fused with contemporary nuances and artistic presentation, creating a remarkably unique and fine town house. <br/><br/>The ground-floor accommodation comprises a large reception hall which is accessed from the sidewalk, opening through to the stunning double-aspect kitchen/breakfast room with attractive small-pane sashes with semi-circular heads affording views over the square and ornamental planter. <br/><br/>The kitchen is fitted with a range of high-gloss base units with preparation worktops, inset gas 5-ring hob with extractor, Fisher & Paykel fridge and freezer drawers and island. There is a secondary kitchen/utility space with two Gaggenau ovens, warming drawers, pull-out dishwasher and plumbing for washing machine. <br/><br/>The living space comprise two connected rooms, with a snug from the kitchen leading out to a stunning full height sitting room with doors to the outside and built-in bookshelves with storage, boiler cupboard and pantry/store. <br/><br/>On the first-floor is a gallery overlooking the sitting room and doorway leading to a large landing area with velux skylight and double-sized airing cupboard. <br/><br/>The principal bedroom has lovely views over the square with its own modern en suite shower room, together with 4 further bedrooms served by a shower room and family bathroom. <br/><br/>Outside<br/>The walled courtyard garden ensures privacy, with terrace, raised beds, built-in seating and inset wall lighting. The side garden to the left of the house has become the principal entrance to the house, via a sidewalk providing further storage. <br/><br/>Parking for two cars is located to the front of the house. <br/><br/>Services<br/>Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected. <br/><br/>Location <br/>Bury St Edmunds, with a thousand years of history to explore, offers a wealth of award-winning restaurants, cafes and casual dining. The historic cathedral of St Edmundsbury, once one of the most important monasteries in medieval Europe, is set in the elegant surroundings of the Abbey Gardens and is a centrepiece for the town. There are many local shops, annual festivals and stunning parks. The Apex and Theatre Royal offer a variety of live productions and along with two cinemas provide excellent entertainment for all ages. Bury St Edmunds is truly "a jewel in the crown of Suffolk".<br/><br/>ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND ID CHECKS - In order to comply with current legislation, in the event that you make an acceptable offer and before solicitors are instructed, we must complete a number of checks for which you will be charged £30 including VAT per person (a company, trust, or similar will be charged a one-off fee of £75 including VAT).