18 Brentgrovel Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1EB  

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER THIS PERIOD TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE SITUATED IN THE HEART OF BURY ST EDMUNDS

ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM, FITTED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST, DINING ROOM, SITTING ROOM, CELLAR. FIRST FLOOR LANDING, DRAWING ROOM, BEDROOM 3, SECOND LANDING, BEDROOM 2, MASTER BEDROOM, BATHROOM. OUTSIDE, WALLED GARDEN WITH REAR ACCESS LEADING TO THE OWNED PARKING SPACE.


Understood to be of Georgian origins, this fine period townhouse not only offers versatile, well appointed accommodation with retained features, but also an exceptionally high level of convenience. Bury’s town centre facilities are within walking distance from this impressive house situated in this sought after central location.
The property has many features of note, some of which include, elegant fanlight above the substantial entrance door, staircase and picture rails with exposed floorboards and an amazing range located in its original position in the cellar, untouched by those without concern for preservation.
Modernity is reflected by mainly double glazed windows, fitted ‘Shaker’ style kitchen/breakfast, gas central heating and modern sanitary wares


The accommodation in summary comprises:

Substantial entrance door with fanlight above leading to the

ENTRANCE HALL. South. Staircase rising to the first and second floors, radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST. North. 4.7m x 2.3m. 15’7” x 7’10”. Fitted with an appealing range of cream ‘Shaker’ style units comprising cupboards and drawers, wall cabinets and full height larder unit. Space for refrigerator, and plumbing for washing machine, cooker recess with hood above. Hardwood work surface and breakfast area, grooved drainer with butler sink having centre mixer tap, splash back tiling. Tiled floor, radiator. Half glazed door to the rear walled garden of which the kitchen window also affords views. A pretty cottage garden with steps leading to the rear access- hence the owned parking space.

DINING ROOM. Skylight. 4.5m x 2.8m. 14’11” x 9’2”. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM. South. 3.7m x 3.5m. 12’2” x 11’8”. Period style column radiator, built-in original cupboard with shelved recess above. Picture rail, cornice.

SHOWER ROOM. Direct-feed shower enclosure, W.C., hand basin, tiled floor, extractor, skylight.

CELLAR. Via brick steps. 3.3m x 3.5m 10’11” x 11’6”. Original fireplace with timber surround in which stands the original cast-iron range, evidence of this rooms former uses, even the remains of a gas lamp fixture. Brick floor, coal store, glazed coal chute. Gas meter, power, light and water. 6’5” headroom.

Elegant balustrade leads from the hallway to the first floor. Built in full height cupboard.

DRAWING ROOM. South. 5.2m x 3.6m. 17’ x 12’. Timber chimneypiece with slate hearth in which stand the gas coal effect fire, deep skirting, cornice, two windows to the front elevation. Radiator, exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 3. 3.03m x 2.8m. 9’11” x 9’2”. Radiator, views of the rear garden.

From the first floor landing the stairs continue to the half-landing. North. Hence the second landing with full height built-in cupboard

BEDROOM 2. North. 3.0m x 2.8m. 10’ x 9’2”. Radiator, shelved recess.

Inner landing, useful shelves,

MASTER BEDROOM. South. 3.1m x 3.6m. 10’2” x 11’9”. Fitted bedroom furniture comprising three wardrobes and blanket cupboards, bedside shelves. Radiator.

BATHROOM. South. Comprising panelled bath, pedestal hand basin, W.C., radiator, sealed floorboards, wall tiling, and built-in airing cupboard.

OUTSIDE. Charming mainly gravelled walled rear garden with pedestrian access to the parking space which is included in the sale.

At a glance… Specification/Technical.

Address. 18 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Postcode IP33 1EB
Tenure Freehold
Number of bedrooms. 3
Room to extend No
Needs work. No
Square footage
Distance from Bury 0 miles
Upgrade potential Little
Vendor’s position in moving No chain
Vendor’s reason for moving For business reasons.
Drainage Mains
Viewing arrangements Agents on 01284 769694 or 07796 271716
Further questions Clive Robinson as above
Heating type. Gas central heating
Windows. Replacement double-glazed
Special comments. Very nice/convenient area. Great value for money.
Council/and tax band D
Date on market. January 2010
Local Authority. St Edmundsbury


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