1 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS
BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£500,000 Sep 2011
Local average
£653,338 (-18.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,350 of 33,755)
Street crime
53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Entrance hall
- reception hall with polished wooden flooring
- cloakroom
- drawing room with oak flooring and fireplace
- dining room
- fitted kitchen
- study
- master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom
- three further bedrooms
- family bathroom
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
I Hardwick Park Gardens is a handsome family home, featuring a particularly elegant front facade with symmetrical fenestration. The house is built of traditional red brick construction beneath a hipped roof-line and offers a surprising level of light and airy accommodation in brief comprising; entrance hall, reception hall with oak flooring and staircase rising to the first floor. There are a pair of glass French doors opening to an impressive drawing room, with double aspect windows, door to gardens, central fireplace and polished oak flooring. The ground floor accommodation is further complemented by a cloakroom, study, dining room with opening to a well equipped kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of built in storage units and integrated appliances. On the first floor is a landing with access to a large loft space. The master bedroom is a superb room with dual aspect windows, dressing area and an upgraded en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family shower room, re-fitted with a large double shower. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and recently installed sealed unit double glazing. The agents would recommend an internal inspection in order to fully appreciate the overall personality of this fine home on offer.
The house is approached by a long driveway giving access to a detached double garage with up and over door. The gardens are a particular feature, providing the occupants with a good degree of privacy whilst being stocked with an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants. There is also a good sized vegetable plot and a terrace adjoining the rear of the house, creating a pleasant seating area enjoying views of the garden.
Situation
1 Hardwick Park Gardens is located within a quite cul de sac, bordering the grounds of Hardwick Heath. Hardwick Park Gardens are accessed off Home Farm Lane which is situated on the southern side of the town. Bury St Edmunds provides an excellent range of everyday facilities and excellent access to the A14 dual carriageway, linking the east coast ports, Cambridge and London via the M11 motorway.
Directions
From the town centre proceed south along Cullum Road. At the roundabout take the third exit into Wilkes Road and then turn left into Home Farm Lane. Follow the road round to the right and into Hardwick Park Gardens, where the property will be found on the left hand side.
Listed by
Bury St Edmunds
Sheridans Bury St Edmunds
Reference: 19085373
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9291126
Property Details
Street: 1 Hardwick Park Gardens
Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode: IP33 2QU
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 07/01/2013
Work Completed: 20/12/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #7895304
Property Details
Street: 1 Hardwick Park Gardens
Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode: IP33 2QU
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows
Certificate Issued: 27/12/2010
Work Completed: 06/12/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16002792 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Hardwick Park Gardens
Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode: IP33 2QU
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 15/10/2023
Work Completed: 25/09/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/09/2011 (14 years ago) | £500,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL | £835,000 | 30/07/2025 | Detached |
| 87 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL | £885,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 82 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL | £850,000 | 11/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street BRIAR LODGE, 5 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QU | £775,025 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £775,025 (1 sale)
Area average: £856,667 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Suffolk. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bury St Edmunds: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Kestrel Road | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | The Lodge | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | West Suffolk Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Friends of West Suffolk Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | WHSmith | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Bury St Edmunds | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Thurston | 4.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 53 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk School | Other | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2024 |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 12 Jul 2013 |
| South Lee School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 19 Apr 2012 |
| Learning Support, Western Area Education Office | Other | 0.9 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).