Summary - BELL HOUSE THE STREET PAKENHAM BURY ST EDMUNDS IP31 2JU
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious character residence with large gardens and excellent parking near rail links.
Period Grade II listed 17th‑century detached house with abundant original features
Five bedrooms across three storeys; principal bedroom with en‑suite and built‑ins
Large west-facing landscaped gardens, greenhouse, summerhouse and small stream
Very large gravel driveway, ample parking and timber double garage
Kitchen with solid oak units, granite surfaces and range cooker in inglenook
Heating via liquid petroleum gas; EPC exempt due to listed status
Medium flood risk on site; check specific flood maps and insurance costs
Listing restricts alterations and may increase maintenance and repair costs
Steeped in 17th‑century character, this Grade II listed five-bedroom detached house offers generous family accommodation across three storeys. Period features include multiple inglenook fireplaces, exposed oak beams and a remarkable decorative beam reputedly from Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, all set within very large, beautifully landscaped cottage-style gardens with a west-facing terrace and stream.
The ground floor centres around two reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room with solid oak units and granite tops, and a vaulted garden room opening onto the terrace. Upstairs the principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and an en‑suite with walk-in shower; two further bedrooms are on the first floor and two more are on the second floor, providing flexible space for family, home office or guests.
Practical strengths include a wide gravel driveway with ample parking, a timber-framed double garage, greenhouse, summerhouse and easy access to Thurston Station for links to Cambridge and beyond. Services are mains-connected; heating is by liquid petroleum gas and the property is exempt from an EPC due to its listed status.
Important considerations: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance or extension plans. The property occupies a rural village location with medium flood risk in parts and a high council tax band; buyers should allow for listed‑building maintenance costs and potential planning constraints before committing.
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