- Exceptional spacious penthouse +
- Requiring updating/modernisation +
- Versatile and flexible accommodation +
- Sitting Room +
- Kitchen/breakfast room +
- 4 bedrooms +
- 2 shower rooms and a cloakroom +
- Extensive leafy communal grounds +
- Off-road parking +
- NO ONWARD CHAIN +
St. James Court was originally built as The King Edward VI Grammar School, designed in a gothic revival style by architect Sir Arthur W. Blomfield. In the 1980s the building was converted into 16 elegant apartments of varying sizes. This penthouse, duplex apartment enjoys commanding views taking in the Cathedral tower and town centre rooftops in one direction and fields and countryside in the other. The apartment requires significant decorative attention, updating and modernisation but nonetheless offers versatile accommodation and is further complemented by communal grounds and off-road parking. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: With a staircase off and on one level:-
25FT ENTRANCE HALL:
SITTING ROOM: With a 10ft ceiling height and 7ft high double windows providing far reaching roofscape views in one direction and fields in the other.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: With views over the playing fields. Fitted with a range of matching units and worktops incorporating a single drainer sink unit. Integrated oven, hob and extractor fan. Space and plumbing for appliances.
BEDROOM 1: With a high ceiling and large double windows which provide views over the playing field.
SHOWER ROOM: Finished with a large double shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with storage below.
BEDROOM 2: With a high ceiling and large double windows which provide views over the playing field.
CLOAKROOM: Fitted WC and wash hand basin. Large storage cupboard.
First Floor
LANDING: Doors to:-
BEDROOM 3: A light room with view of the Cathedral tower in one direction and playing fields in the other. Built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM 4: Useful eaves storage cupboard and built-in double wardrobe.
SHOWER ROOM: Fully tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin with storage below.
Outside The property enjoys the benefit of large leafy communal grounds with well placed terraces, meandering pathways and established trees. There is extensive OFF-ROAD PARKING and easy access to the town centre in one direction and countryside walks in the other.
AGENTS NOTE The property has the benefit of an intercom system.
The property is leasehold with approximately 83 years remaining on the lease.
We understand that the annual maintenance charge is £2,634.00.
We understand that the ground rent is £200.00 per annum.
The property is situated on an unadopted road that is privately maintained.
SERVICES: Main water, drainage and electricity are connected. Electric heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council: . Council Tax Band: B - £1,699.34 - 2025/26.
EPC RATING: E.
BROADBAND SPEED: Up to 1000 Mbps (source Ofcom).
MOBILE COVERAGE: 02 and Three - good outdoor, variable in-home. EE and Vodafone - good outdoor. (source Ofcom). NOTE: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting
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