Summary - 17 WESTGATE STREET BURY ST. EDMUNDS IP33 1QG
8 bed 5 bath Detached
Exceptional Grade II Georgian house with large walled gardens and double garage.
Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with extensive period features
An exceptional Grade II listed Georgian townhouse occupying a commanding position on Westgate Street, close to Bury St Edmunds’ medieval grid and town centre amenities. The house offers expansive, well-proportioned reception rooms, an Aga kitchen/breakfast room, eight bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms arranged over three principal floors plus cellars — a layout well suited to large-family living, multigenerational households or an owner seeking a distinguished town residence.
The property’s principal strengths are its period detail and flexible living space: high ceilings, original sash windows with shutters, fine fireplaces, a central dog-leg staircase and extensive cellar storage including a wine/bin area. Externally the mature, wall-enclosed gardens extend to about 0.44 acres (sts), include formal lawns, specimen trees, a wildlife pond, and are complemented by a detached double garage with power and private driveway access.
Practical considerations are straightforward and must be acknowledged. As a Grade II listed building, alterations will be constrained and any work will require listed-building consent; this can limit modernization or extension plans and add costs. Running costs are likely above average (Council Tax Band G) and the house’s size and historic fabric will require ongoing maintenance. Access from the rear involves a shared drive across a neighbouring property.
For buyers seeking an architecturally significant family home in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, this house delivers rare scale, formal gardens and plenty of character. Early inspection is recommended to appreciate the internal proportions, garden orientation and potential for sensitive improvement within listing constraints.
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