Description
Unique opportunity to buy a derelict period cottage with full planning permission granted to demolish and to re-build as a detached 2 bedroomed cottage style house in a conservation area close to Bury St Edmunds. Situated in a semi rural village location yet just a few minutes drive into the centre of Bury St Edmunds the planning permission (West Suffolk's Planning Reference DC/24/0101/FUL) in place is for a detached period style home with accommodation in brief comprising an open plan ground floor sitting/dining/kitchen and cloakroom. On the first floor will be two bedrooms both with en-suites. Outside: To the rear (and not adjoining the house) is an area of paved garden and a brick and flint outbuilding which was the former wash house, providing potential and scope to be converted into a studio or home office.Agents note: To the rear of the cottage is an area of lawned garden which is not owned by the cottage and not included in the sale. There is however a private garden that comes with the cottage which is highlighted in blue on the site plan.

Location
The property is situated along a no-through lane overlooking open countryside. Hengrave is a desirable village situated only a few miles to the north west of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds and its excellent range of everyday facilities. It is close to well-regarded schools and sports facilities and uniquely independent shops (as well as well known high street stores, and including a Waitrose supermarket and Marks and Spencer food hall, and the beautiful parks, cinemas, theatres and restaurants for which the town is famously known as the 'jewel in the crown of Suffolk'. The house is close to everything that gives Bury its distinct reputation for bringing together the best of old and new, with its rich history and its broad range of venues for dining, shopping and relaxing. These include an impressive fresh produce market every Wednesday and Saturday. The town is renowned for its beautiful Cathedral and for the leafy and floral Abbey Gardens with its impressive medieval ruins, all just a short stroll down from the colourful boutiques and cafe culture of the town centre.

It is easy to see why people want to settle in and around Bury St Edmunds and make it their home. This property is close to the excellent rail and road networks which make London and Cambridge easily commutable, along with giving access to the fine range of town, country and coastal destinations of East Anglia. Additionally. for international destinations, Stansted Airport is only about an hour's door-to-door journey from the house.

Directions
When entering Hengrave from the direction of Bury St Edmunds, take the first turning on the right into Mill Road, where the cottage will be found on the left-hand side.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the current derelict cottage (not tested). Council Tax Band B. EPC Rating D.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01284 700018 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Energy Performance Certificate
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