Knavesacre
ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK CO10 1LA
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
290 m²
Council tax band
G
Year built
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Last sold
£760,000 Dec 2025
Price per m²
£2,672/m²
Local average
£499,113 (+55.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,591 of 33,755)
Street crime
89 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Detached house
- Five bedrooms (two en-suite)
- Three reception rooms
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Study
- Utility and ground floor cloakroom
- Family bathroom
- Wraparound garden
- Double garage and plenty of off-road parking
- Close to town amenities and water meadows
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Front door leading to:-
ENTRANCE HALL: With an attractive tiled floor and plenty of space for coats and shoes, staircase rising to first floor with original handrail and doors leading to:-
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: With tiled flooring and containing a matching range of base and wall level solid wood units with worksurfaces incorporating a one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink with mixer tap above and drainer to side. Integrated appliances include a refrigerator and freezer, Bosch dishwasher and a Rangemaster cooker with five-ring gas hob and warming plate and Rangemaster extractor fan above. Plenty of space for a dining table and chairs adjacent to double doors opening onto the rear terrace.
DINING/LIVING ROOM: An impressive L-shaped reception room with vaulted ceiling in part, and a triple aspect allowing for plenty of natural light and with high-quality Karndean wood effect flooring. Room for a large dining table and chairs, plenty of space for seating and double doors on two sides opening onto the gardens. Further double doors lead to:-
SITTING ROOM: A further reception room with a continuation of wood effect Karndean flooring and a central fireplace with stone surround.
GARDEN ROOM: A high-quality addition completed in 2009 with tiled flooring, a range of windows, double doors opening onto the terrace and a vaulted ceiling.
STUDY: With a continuation of wood effect Karndean flooring and providing an ideal space to work from home with a view over the gardens.
UTILITY: Containing a further range of base and wall level units with worksurfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink with a mixer tap above and drainer to side and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Door leading into the garage and to outside.
CLOAKROOM: Containing a WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.
First Floor
LANDING: With an airing cupboard and storage cupboard off, access to loft storage space and doors leading to:-
BEDROOM ONE: A substantial principal suite with a dual aspect outlook over the gardens. Door leading to DRESSING ROOM with inset shelving and hanging rails with recessed storage and further door leading to:-
EN-SUITE: Containing a double ended bath with mixer tap over and tiled surround, newly-installed double-width shower with rainfall style showerhead, additional attachment below and a glass screen door. WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.
BEDROOM TWO: A further double bedroom with both a double and single fitted wardrobe and door leading to:-
EN-SUITE: With polished tiled flooring, tiled shower cubicle, WC, vanity suite and heated towel rail.
BEDROOM THREE: A double bedroom with a double fitted wardrobe with inset shelving and hanging rail.
BEDROOM FOUR: An ideal double guest bedroom with a fitted wardrobe.
BEDROOM FIVE: With a window overlooking the garden.
FAMILY BATHROOM: With polished tiled flooring and containing a double ended bath with a mixer tap over, WC and a wash hand basin.
Outside The property is approached via an access which serves just a small number of properties and is owned by Knavesacre itself. The drive leads onto a brick paved driveway which provides plenty of OFF-ROAD PARKING for numerous vehicles and in turn leads onto a:-
DOUBLE GARAGE: With twin electrically operated up-and-over doors, power and light connected and a door leading into the utility.
The property's gardens surround the house and include a stone paved terrace to the rear which provides a sunny area of seating adjacent to the garden room and low maintenance well-established beds. There is the further benefit of plenty of external lighting, power sockets and a water tap. An expanse of lawn sits to the front and side of the property and contains an elevated stone paved terrace.
SERVICES: Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Gas fired heating to radiators. Electric underfloor heating to the garden room. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.
EPC RATING: Band C - A copy of the energy performance certificate is available on request.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 2BX ).
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
TENURE: Freehold
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Brick and block
WHAT3WORDS: slippery.taller.keep
VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.
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 whatsoever 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.
Listed by
Long Melford
David Burr Estate Agents
Reference: 155388854
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knavesacre, Abbey Road, SUDBURY | 80 | 85 | 290 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/12/2025 (6 months ago) | £760,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 COLNEYS CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LH | £300,000 | 29/01/2026 | Detached |
| 66 CHURCHILL DRIVE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LE | £365,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 29 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1PH | £390,000 | 22/08/2025 | Detached |
| 26 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1PH | £400,000 | 07/03/2025 | Detached |
| 15 HIGHVIEW CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LY | £350,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 76 MELFORD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1JX | £392,500 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 15 ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £335,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| 207 PARKWOOD DRIVE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LX | £335,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WOODHALL ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1PF | £505,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 27 PRIORY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LB | £360,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 COLNEYS CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LH | £425,000 | 05/05/2022 | Detached |
| MEADOW VIEW, 2 PRIORY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LB | £775,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| LYNWOOD ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £448,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 20 HIGHVIEW CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LY | £355,000 | 06/12/2021 | Detached |
| 12 ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £545,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 21 PRIORY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LB | £435,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 84 MELFORD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1JX | £250,000 | 11/08/2021 | Detached |
| 5 ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £360,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 17 COLNEYS CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LH | £395,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £406,342 (19 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): Babergh. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Babergh. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Babergh.
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 | Priory Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Woodhall Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Trafalgar Collectibles | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | We Buy Any Car | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Sudbury | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Sudbury Community Health Centre | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Bures | 5.6 miles |
| Hospital | Halstead Hospital | 7.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Special School | Other | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 12 Feb 2014 |
| Ormiston Sudbury Academy | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Oct 2023 |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 11 Jun 2018 |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Jan 2020 |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 6 Sep 2017 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-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).
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