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Gedding Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 - Main view

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House for sale, 141 m²

Gedding Road, IP30, Mid Suffolk

495.800 €

3.516 €/m²

Listed Apr 13, 2026

About this listing

Briar Cottage is a charming and deceptively spacious Victorian home, understood to date back to around 1875, offering a rare combination of character features, modern improvements and generous living space extending to approximately 1,520 sq ft. Positioned within the heart of the highly regarded village of Drinkstone Green, the property provides a lifestyle that blends countryside living with excellent connectivity to Bury St Edmunds. The ground floor is centred around a substantial 24ft reception room, featuring a striking inglenook-style fireplace and oak flooring, creating a space that is both impressive and comfortable in equal measure. This is complemented by a separate dining room with a vaulted ceiling and Velux windows, providing a light-filled environment ideal for entertaining, with French doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has been thoughtfully improved, offering a comprehensive range of units beneath stone worktops, alongside integrated appliances, combining practicality with a clean, modern finish. The garden room extends the living space further, providing an additional sitting area with direct access to numerous seating areas outside. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms, including: A principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room Two further comfortable double bedrooms A natural stone tiled family bathroom with underfloor heating Additional storage is provided via useful eaves space. The property is approached via a shingled driveway providing off-road parking, with a mature hedge creating an immediate sense of privacy from the road. To the rear, the south-facing garden is a genuine highlight, thoughtfully arranged to provide both usability and enjoyment, featuring a well-maintained lawn, established planting with shrubs and mature trees, a terrace and decking area ideal for entertaining, and a pond with a sheltered seating space offering a peaceful setting to relax. Location Drinkstone Green is a well-regarded Suffolk village known for its strong community feel, with a village hall and access to countryside walks. The property is conveniently positioned for access to the A14, providing excellent links, while Bury St Edmunds, approximately six miles away, offers a comprehensive range of amenities, schooling and transport connections. Briar Cottage offers something increasingly difficult to find, a home that combines genuine character with meaningful living space and a garden that truly enhances the overall lifestyle. The balance between internal proportions, outdoor space and village setting makes this a particularly strong proposition at this level of the market. Freehold Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to the family bathroom Mains water, electricity and drainage Energy Performance Rating E with potential to improve to D Council Tax Band D - Mid Suffolk District Council Flood Risk - Very Low Superfast Broadband Available - 80 Mbps (Download Speed) - 20Mbps (Upload Speed) Ofcom Mobile Coverage - EE (76%) O2 (68%) 3 (74%) Vodafone (75%) (Ofcom)Show more

What's included

Terrace

Garden

Fireplace