5 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP29 5NH £1,100,000

Beautifully maintained flowerbeds surround the raised lawn, while three pretty sheds dot the western fringes. There is a large willow tree and a particularly impressive pear tree. Herringbone brick paving, beneath a plant-strewn pergola, and alongside a pond, forms a path from the rear to the front garden, where the shingled driveway provides parking for several cars and further fetching hued borders.

A detached garage has space for one car, alongside is a log store. A large games room adjoins and is a brilliant spot to host guests.

Out and About

Hawstead is a peaceful village surrounded by the glorious Suffolk countryside. Opportunities to explore in nature abound, including the wonderful Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve and the green expanses of Nowton Park. The National Trust-maintained Ickworth House, with its Italianate palace and extensive grounds, is only six miles away.

In Hawstead, there is a church, a village hall and a café. a bicycle shop, Maglia Rosso, known for its excellent coffee and cake. The White Horse pub in nearby Whepstead is a local favourite, and the Queen’s Head in Hawkedon, eight miles away, is well known in the area for its excellent menu.

Other places to explore are the villages of Hartest, Long Melford and Lavenham, all within 20 minutes of the house and with stunning Tudor houses, pubs, and, in Long Melford’s case, two excellent stately homes - Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall.

The bustling and historic market town of Bury St Edmunds is only three miles away. With streets of ancient, pretty cottages, a magnificent cathedral, and a renowned abbey, the town provides for all day-to-day needs and is chock-full of independent shops. It is also home to two independent cinemas, Abbeygate Cinema and The Everyman. There is also an excellent wine shop, Vino Gusto, which was named as one of the UK’s best independent wine shops.

A range of fine restaurants are scattered throughout Bury St Edmunds, including the Michelin-starred Pea Porridge, Lark and Maison Bleue. Until 2016, atmospheric pub The Nutshell claimed to be England's smallest.

Nearby Lackford Lakes is an oasis of ponds, reedbeds, meadows, and woodland providing all year-round attachment to nature. The area is awash with iridescent kingfishers, dazzling dragonflies, colourful ducks and flora.

There is a wide selection of well-regarded schools in the area, including Great Whelnetham Primary School and King Edward Vl. Independent options include Culford School and South Lee School. Other schools can be found in Cambridge.

Stowmarket station is a short drive away and runs direct services to London Liverpool Street. Bury St Edmunds station is even closer, approximately a 12-minute drive away, and has regular services to Ipswich (30 minutes) and Cambridge (40 minutes), both of which have connections to London in just over an hour.

Council Tax Band: G