Summary - 16 BARN LANE BURY ST. EDMUNDS IP33 1YH
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful two-bedroom cottage close to Abbey Gardens — garden and renovation potential.
Chain free Victorian mid-terrace cottage, ideal for first-time buyers
Walking distance to town centre and historic Abbey Gardens
Cosy sitting room with log burner; character fireplaces throughout
Generous rear garden divided into two sections with summer house
Compact internal area ~534 sq ft — rooms are modest in size
Solid brick walls with no assumed cavity insulation; upgrade likely
Double glazing fitted pre-2002; further window improvements possible
Tenure unknown — buyer should verify title and any local restrictions
This chain-free Victorian mid-terrace cottage offers a compact, characterful home close to Bury St Edmunds town centre and the Abbey Gardens. The sitting room centres on a cosy log burner, and two double bedrooms sit above a practical kitchen/breakfast room and family bathroom — a tidy package for first-time buyers or buyers seeking a period pied-à-terre.
The rear garden is a genuine asset: split into two sections with a summer house and mostly laid to earth, it provides scope for a private entertaining area, planted kitchen garden or simple low-cost landscaping to increase outdoor usability and value.
The property is small (approximately 534 sq ft) and built before 1900 with solid brick walls and double glazing installed before 2002. Expect straightforward modernisation work — improved insulation, updating of kitchen and bathroom fittings, and cosmetic refurbishment will unlock the most value. Tenure is unknown and should be confirmed early in any purchase.
Positioning close to local schools, shops and transport links makes this an accessible choice for buyers wanting town-centre convenience with a character cottage feel. There is no significant flooding risk and running costs are helped by mains gas central heating and a low council tax band.
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