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£695,000

Kings Road, Bury St. Edmunds

Land size
0.25 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Substantial residential potential plot of approximately 0.25 acres in a sought-after town centre location
  • Existing detached dwelling with scope for refurbishment, extension or complete redevelopment
  • Full planning permission granted for an exceptional architect-designed replacement home
  • Proposed accommodation extending to approximately 331.5 sq.m (3,568 sq.ft) over three floors
  • Striking contemporary design featuring twin gables, extensive glazing and high-quality materials
  • Impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/living space with direct access to a covered terrace
  • Four/five bedroom layout with multiple en suites and a principal suite with dressing room and balcony
  • Integral double garage, ample parking and strong indoor–outdoor living concept
  • Design incorporates sustainability features including green roofs and provision for solar panels

Description

An exciting and increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial residential plot of approximately 0.25 acres within a short walk of the town centre, currently occupied by a detached dwelling, with the benefit of planning permission granted for the creation of a striking contemporary home of impressive scale and architectural quality.

The approved scheme presents a beautifully considered replacement dwelling extending to approximately 3,568 sq.ft, offering a seamless blend of modern design, light-filled interiors and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. For a purchaser, this represents the chance either to reimagine the existing property or to undertake a full redevelopment in accordance with the approved plans.

There is currently a split level bungalow on site which would need to be demolished.

The Design - The design has been thoughtfully conceived to provide a home perfectly suited to modern family life, with an emphasis on space, natural light and strong connections to the surrounding gardens.

The ground floor centres around a generous reception hall leading through to an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room, intended as the true heart of the home. Extensive glazing and sliding doors open to a covered terrace, allowing for an easy transition between inside and outside living, ideal for both everyday family use and entertaining on a larger scale. A separate sitting room provides a more intimate retreat, while a study offers a quiet space for home working.
Supporting accommodation includes a practical utility/mudroom with external access, a shower room, cloakroom facilities and an integral double garage.

At lower ground floor level, the approved plans introduce a highly versatile suite of additional accommodation, including a gym, media/snug room and a guest bedroom with en suite. A sunken terrace has been incorporated into the design, bringing natural light into this level and further enhancing its usability.

The first floor provides well-balanced bedroom accommodation arranged around a light-filled gallery landing. The principal bedroom suite is particularly well-appointed, incorporating a dressing room, en suite and access to a covered balcony. Several additional bedrooms benefit from en suite facilities, complemented by a family bathroom and a separate laundry room.

The proposed house combines traditional and contemporary elements, with a palette of materials including brickwork, timber detailing and large expanses of glazing. The striking form of the building, illustrated by twin gabled elevations and clean modern lines, has been designed to sit comfortably within its setting while offering a distinctive architectural identity.
Consideration has also been given to sustainability, with features such as green roof elements and provision for photovoltaic panels forming part of the approved design.

Outside - The plot extends to approximately 0.25 acres, providing excellent potential for landscaped gardens, driveway parking and outdoor entertaining areas. The orientation and layout of the proposed dwelling allow for good privacy and a strong relationship between the principal living spaces and the garden.

Location - The house is situated within a short walk of the town centre and the excellent range of schooling, shopping, recreational and cultural facilities historic Bury St Edmunds has to offer. Bury St Edmunds is a picturesque, thriving market town which brings together the old and the new. The town boasts a great collection of venues for eating, drinking, shopping, and relaxing, making it a great place to live, work, visit and study.

The market town, with its impressive produce market every Wednesday and Saturday, is nestled in the heart of Suffolk. It is known for the Abbey Gardens, a ruined abbey right in the town centre. Bury is a very popular destination for locals and tourists to the area. Visit the old side of the town to see the Cathedral in all its glory, the medieval quarter of the town and the Abbey Gardens itself, or browse the newer side of the town to discover its large assortment of shops, restaurants and entertainment centres.

Directions - Leave the town centre on Kings Road and proceed straight over the Parkway roundabout and then follow the continuation of Kings Road.

Services - Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water. Gas central heating.
Council Tax: West Suffolk Band: D
Broadband speed: Up to 5500 mbps available (Source Ofcom)
Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three and O2 (Source Ofcom)
Flood Risk: Surface water - Very Low Risk. Rivers & The Sea - Very Low Risk
The property sits on a 0.25 acre plot (sts)

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-07-08

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
58 D
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery515 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    301
    Type
    Community school
  • St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy592 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Edmund's Catholic Primary School734 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    443
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School832 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    328
    Type
    Community school
  • Sexton's Manor Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • King Edward VI CEVC School722 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,189
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bury St Edmunds County High School0.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    657
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Benedict's Catholic School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    968
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Sybil Andrews Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    657
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Thurston Community College4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,512
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Waitrose Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds313 metres
Co-op Risbygate Daily, Bury St Edmunds341 metres
Iceland Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds486 metres

GP surgery

Victoria Surgery192 metres

Pharmacy

Victoria Street Pharmacy192 metres

Hospital

West Suffolk Hospital0.9 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden391 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Bury St Edmunds Rail Station0.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Albert Crescent71 metres

Typical drive times

Thetford21 min · 13 miles
Ely (city)35 min · 26 miles
Mildenhall21 min · 13 miles
Stowmarket20 min · 16 miles
Bury St Edmunds4 min · 1.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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