Wetherden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

An individual building plot with planning permission granted for a thoughtfully designed detached three-bedroom bungalow, occupying an attractive position to the rear of The Willows on Park Road, Wetherden.

The proposed accommodation includes an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, utility room and attached garage.

Of particular note is the setting, with the rear boundary adjoining open fields and providing an attractive countryside outlook.

Situated close to the A14, Wetherden is well placed for Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and Ipswich, while nearby rail stations at Elmswell and Stowmarket provide useful connections across Suffolk and towards Cambridge and London. 

Guide Price £150,000 for the building plot only.  

The Property An excellent opportunity to acquire an individual building plot with planning permission granted for the construction of a detached three-bedroom bungalow in the popular Mid Suffolk village of Wetherden.

The approved scheme has been designed to provide particularly well-balanced accommodation arranged entirely over one level, combining generous open-plan living space with three bedrooms and practical ancillary  

accommodation. At the heart of the proposed home is a substantial open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. The plans show the kitchen arranged around a central island, with ample room for a dining table and a separate sitting area, creating an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.

Glazed doors connect the principal living space with the proposed terrace and garden beyond, helping to make the most of the plot's outlook and its relationship with the surrounding countryside.

The **principal bedroom** is designed with its own dressing room and en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are positioned within a separate wing of the property and are served by a family bathroom. The plans also incorporate an entrance hall, coat storage, utility room and additional cupboards.

An attached garage forms part of the approved design and includes separate plant and storage areas.

The proposed external appearance combines a traditional single-storey form with contemporary detailing. The approved drawings specify **Grey Slate HardiePlank-style horizontal cladding**, a **rustic-coloured pantile roof**, grey-framed windows and doors and dark rainwater goods.  

Outside The plot is approached from Park Road, with the approved site layout providing vehicular access leading past the existing property to the new dwelling.

The plans provide for driveway parking in front of the attached garage together with garden areas surrounding the bungalow and a terrace adjoining the principal living accommodation.

A particularly attractive feature is the **rear boundary, which adjoins open fields**, providing an appealing rural outlook and helping to give the proposed home a pleasant sense of space. 

Situation Wetherden is an attractive and conveniently positioned Mid Suffolk village, situated close to the A14 corridor and approximately midway between **Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich**. Stowmarket is around four miles away, while Bury St Edmunds is approximately nine miles and Ipswich around fifteen to sixteen miles away.

The location makes the property particularly practical for buyers needing access to the wider region. The A14 provides straightforward road connections west towards **Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Cambridge**, and east towards **Stowmarket and Ipswich**. Norwich is also readily accessible via the wider road network.

Historic Bury St Edmunds provides an excellent range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, together with restaurants, schools and the renowned Abbey Gardens. Stowmarket offers a good range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, leisure facilities and a railway station, while Ipswich provides extensive shopping, commercial and recreational facilities.

For commuters, Elmswell railway station is approximately 1.3 miles away, with services towards Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and Ipswich. Nearby Stowmarket station provides further connections on the Great Eastern and Ipswich-Ely routes.

Indicative published journey times from Elmswell include approximately 12 minutes to Bury St Edmunds, 23 minutes to Ipswich and 57 minutes to Cambridge by train.

The position also provides good access to the Suffolk countryside and Heritage Coast, including popular destinations such as Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and the surrounding coastal villages, making this an appealing location for buyers seeking a rural home while retaining convenient access to major towns and transport links. 

Planning Planning permission has been granted for the proposed detached three-bedroom bungalow. DC/24/05039/FUL.

Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the precise terms of the planning permission, approved drawings, conditions, service connections, access arrangements and boundaries prior to exchange of contracts.

The architectural drawings show the approved dwelling together with the proposed site layout and materials.