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Guide Price£1,450,000

Little Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds

Land size
1.31 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6

Key Features

  • Exceptional presentation
  • Grounds of approximately 1.3 acres
  • Swimming pool
  • Gated entrance
  • Detached double garage
  • 31' Kitchen/Living room
  • Significantly improved by the current owners
  • Approx 3 miles to Bury St Edmunds town centre
  • Countryside views
  • Unlisted status

Description

An exceptionally well-presented 1920's former Rectory, which has been the subject of significant improvement and updating by the current owners and now offers light and versatile accommodation that would suit a range of different lifestyles and multi-generational living. The setting is exceptional, rural with countryside views yet less than a 10-minute drive to the centre of Bury St. Edmunds. Further benefits include a double garage with potential for self-contained annexe accommodation over, extensive parking and splendid grounds.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Fitted barrier matting and glazed door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: A welcoming area with solid oak wood floor and archway to:-

Inner Hall: With a central staircase rising to the first floor. Light oak wood flooring running throughout and doors to:-

DRAWING ROOM: A charming room with light oak wood floor and views over the garden, double doors open to terracing. There is a log burning stove on a slate hearth with granite slips and moulded wood surround. Double doors open to:-

ORANGERY: A lovely light room with an 11ft. high ceiling and exposed oak wood window frames that create a wall of glass providing views over the garden, double doors open to terracing with the pool and garden beyond.

SITTING ROOM: Enjoying views over the garden and finished with a light oak wood floor. Fireplace with inset log burning stove on a slate hearth with granite slips and moulded wood surround.

OFFICE: With views over the garden, light oak wood flooring and fireplace with slate hearth, stone slips and moulded wood surround.

PLAYROOM: With light oak flooring.

AGA KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM: A stunning space with twin double doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen area has been finished with an extensive range of handmade solid oak and painted units from Lavenham Joinery that include curved solid oak tops on the central island and granite worktops to the remainder. There is a large 4-oven AGA, 2 twin ceramic sink units with mixer taps, integrated dishwasher and microwave. Space for a large fridge/freezer and an illuminated hand-built oak dresser complete with glass display cabinets, shelving and storage.

CLOAKROOM 1: Divided into two areas with a cloaks hanging area, WC and a large ceramic wash hand basin with storage below.

Rear Vestibule: With fitted barrier matting, stable door to the garden and doors to:-

SHOWER ROOM: Ideal for when the pool is in use with a fully tiled shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM: A useful room with a range of fitted units/storage cupboards and thick solid wood worktop that incorporates a large enamel sink with mixer tap over. Plumbing for washing machine.

First Floor

HALF LANDING: Incorporating a charming window providing splendid views over the pool and garden beyond.

MAIN LANDING: Access to loft storage space, shelved linen cupboard and doors to:-

PRINCIPAL SUITE: A light double aspect room enjoying far reaching views and with an opening to:-

DRESSING ROOM: With an extensive range of solid wood fitted wardrobes by highly regarded local joiner Mark Last, attractive Terrazzo floor continues into the:-

ENSUITE: Finished with an impressively large shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and a wall-to-wall vanity unit incorporating a sink, mirrors and storage.

GUEST SUITE: With its own landing and a bedroom that enjoys double aspect views over the garden. Wardrobes and fireplace with tiled slips and moulded wood surround.

ENSUITE BATHROOM: Finished with a large art deco style bath, period style fittings and shower attachment. Separate large tiled shower cubicle, WC, twin wash hand basins and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 3: Enjoying views over the garden with countryside beyond. Fireplace with tiled slips and moulded wood surround. Recessed area providing useful hanging space and shelving. Door to:-

ENSUITE: With fully tiled shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.

BEDROOM 4: With views over the garden.

BEDROOM 5: Enjoying a view over the front garden with fields and countryside beyond.

FAMILY BATHROOM: A spacious room, attractively tiled and finished with deep double ended roll-top copper bath with period style fittings and shower attachment. There is a large double shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin.

CLOAKROOM 2: Finished with a high-level WC and wash hand basin.

Outside An electric gate opens to a long sweeping gravel drive bordered by specimen trees and established hedging.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: With twin up and over doors, light and power connected and personnel door to side. An internal staircase rises to:-

BEDROOM 6: A versatile space that could be an office, play room, gym, etc. Finished with a light oak wood floor and door to:-

ENSUITE: Bath with period style fittings and shower attachment. WC and wash hand basin.

The gardens are one of the property's most attractive features, private and secluded, with many mature trees, generous in size and divided into distinct areas to incorporate formal gardens with well stocked colourful beds and established hedging. There are other areas which have been left wild including meandering pathways.

The area immediately behind the house incorporates terracing around a large central heated swimming pool and a large timber-framed GAZEBO that provides shade on the hottest days and is designed with entertaining and dining 'al fresco' in mind. The rear boundary abuts farmland to provide a lovely open view and there are a number of further outbuildings including a pool shed and timber wood store.

In all about 1.31 acres.

SERVICES: Main water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council: . Council Tax Band: G - £3,640.32.

EPC RATING: Awaiting report.

PROPERTY POSTCODE: IP30 0DA.

TENURE: Freehold.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Brick.

COMMUNCIATION SERVICES: Broadband Speed: Up to Mbps (source Ofcom).

Mobile Coverage: EE, Three, 02 and Vodafone - outdoor, likely. (source Ofcom).

NOTE: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or phone services by visiting

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VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR Bury St. Edmunds .

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-09-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,165 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£1,106,870 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,659 / acre
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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
52 E
71 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
Oil 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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Restrictions
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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
Garage, Off-Street Parking
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 92% of premises

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

  • Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    74
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rougham Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hardwick Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    190
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sebert Wood Community Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    374
    Type
    Community school
  • Abbots Green Primary Academy2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    608
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Sybil Andrews Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    657
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Thurston Community College3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,512
    Type
    Community school
  • King Edward VI CEVC School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,189
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bury St Edmunds County High School4.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    657
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Benedict's Catholic School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    968
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

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

Sainsburys Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds2.5 miles
Morrisons Daily Bury St Edmunds Hardwick, Bury St Edmunds2.6 miles
M&S Haberden Bury St Edmunds BP, Bury St Edmunds2.6 miles

GP surgery

Mount Farm Surgery2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Croasdales2.8 miles

Hospital

West Suffolk Hospital2.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field779 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Thurston Rail Station3.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Box88 metres

Typical drive times

Acton18 min · 12 miles
Sudbury23 min · 14 miles
Ely (city)41 min · 31 miles
Stowmarket21 min · 14 miles
Bury St Edmunds9 min · 3.9 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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