Summary - THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, HAWSTEAD IP29 5NT
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Historic two-bedroom home set in very large private gardens near Bury St Edmunds.
Grade II listed former school with strong period character
A distinguished Grade II listed former village school, Cullum House offers striking Gothic-Victorian character, high ceilings and period detailing across a generous 1,645 sq ft. The drawing/dining room with a 16' vaulted ceiling, marble chimney and hand-blown glass pendants is the principal living space; a separate sitting room and fitted kitchen/breakfast room provide flexible daily living. The property sits in established, private gardens of about 0.5 acre with mature Turkey Oak and yew trees, gated driveway parking and a practical workshop/outbuilding.
The house is well presented and retains many original features: flint and brick elevations, carved family crests, pitch-pine doors, original floorboards and slate hearths. Practical assets include oil-fired heating via a Rayburn range, underfloor heating in the kitchen, private drainage and generous storage including a barrel-vaulted pantry and several outbuildings suited to hobby or workshop use.
Important considerations: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate conversion or extension plans; any works will require listed-building consent. Heating is oil-fired (no mains gas) and broadband speeds are limited, which may affect modernising plans. The house has just two bedrooms and one bathroom, so buyers needing more bedrooms or contemporary layout may face constraints without approved alterations.
For downsizers or buyers seeking a highly characterful village home near Bury St Edmunds, Cullum House combines privacy, historic charm and a large garden. Those prioritising open-plan modernisation, faster broadband, or unrestricted structural changes should factor in potential listed-status restrictions and associated costs.
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