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25 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS

BURY ST. EDMUNDS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU

4 beds Listed 19 Jun 2007 (-6947d)

£575,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£567,500 Nov 2007

Local average

£653,338 (-12%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,350 of 33,755)

Street crime

53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 2 Receptions
  • Kitchen/breakfast
  • Study
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Double Garage
  • Garden

Description

25 Hardwick Park Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2QU

Set within delightful gardens which are understood to extend to around 1/3 of an acre (subject to survey), 25 Hardwick Park Gardens occupies an established and sought after residential location within the town close to Hardwick Heath. Understood to have been built approximately 30 years ago, this substantial modern family home benefits from a light spacious and well proportioned range of accommodation that is common of many properties built at that time and the property does, in the Agents opinion, provide much scope for further extension subject of course to the relevant planning permission. As previously mentioned the generous gardens are an attractive feature of this property along with ample off-road parking and a double garage. Heating is provided by a gas fired central heating system serving radiators.
The accommodation comprises, in detail:-

Part glazed front door, flanked by deep glazed panel, into:-

Reception Hall
With stairs rising to first floor; coved ceiling; telephone point; radiator; door to coats cupboard with hanging and shelf space.

Cloakroom
Suite comprising low level w.c.; pedestal hand wash basin; part tiled walls; radiator; window to rear aspect.

Sitting Room
20'7" x 13'4" (6.27m x 4.06m)
A light room with double aspect windows to front and rear; open fireplace with stone surround, wood mantle and tiled hearth; two radiators; coved ceiling.

Dining Room
13'8" x 10'4" (4.17m x 3.15m) plus door recess
Window to front aspect; coved ceiling; radiator; hatch through to kitchen.

Study
10'6" x 8'11" maximum (6'10" minimum)
(3.20m x 2.72m maximum (2.08m minimum) )
Window to front aspect; radiator; door to built-in shelved cupboard.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
15'6" x 9'9" (4.72m x 2.97m)
Fitted with an extensive range of wood fronted wall and base drawers with rolled edge work surfaces over; inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer; space and plumbing for dishwasher; integrated fridge; inset Neff four ring electric ceramic hob with filter extractor hood over; part ceramic tiled walls; further range of matching eye level cupboards; built-in Neff electric oven/grill; radiator; window to rear aspect.

Utility Room
9'9" x 7'2" (2.97m x 2.18m)
Inset single stainless steel sink with cupboard below and space and plumbing for automatic washing machine; further matching eye level cupboards; part tiled walls; water softener; floor mounted gas fired central heating boiler serving the central heating and hot water; door to rear patio and further door to garage.

On the first floor

Galleried Landing
With windows to front and rear aspects; loft access; radiator; door to built-in shelved storage cupboard; further door to shelved airing cupboard containing lagged hot water tank.

Master Bedroom
13'9" x 13'8" (4.19m x 4.17m) Maximum overall measurements, excluding fitted wardrobes
Window to front aspect; range of fitted wardrobes and overhead storage with matching bedside units; further range of built-in wardrobe storage; radiator.

En Suite Bathroom
9'11" x 6'5" (3.02m x 1.96m)
Suite comprising low level w.c.; inset vanity wash basin with built-in cupboard and drawer storage; panel fronted bath with mixer tap; tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen door; further tiled walls; radiator; electric shaver point; window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 2
13'6" x 10'1" (4.11m x 3.07m)
Window to rear aspect; range of fitted wardrobe and overhead cupboard storage; radiator.

Bedroom 3
11'5" to wardrobe fronts x 10'1" (3.48m to wardrobe fronts x 3.07m)
Window to front aspect; full width range of built-in wardrobe storage; radiator.

Bedroom 4
10'2" x 9'1" (3.10m x 2.77m)
Window to front aspect; fitted wardrobe; radiator.

Family Bathroom
9'3" x 6'6" (2.82m x 1.98m)
Suite comprising low level w.c.; pedestal hand wash basin; panel fronted bath with mixer tap and shower attachment; tiled walls; radiator; electric shaver point; window to rear aspect.

Outside
The property is fronted by a deep lawned garden with driveway sweeping to the front of the house providing ample parking and turning space and access to the double garage maximum internal measurement 21'8" x 18'7" (6.60m x 5.66m) with electrically operated twin 'up-and-over' doors to front, power and light connected, useful eaves storage, window to rear aspect.

The rear garden is an attractive feature of this property having been thoughtfully landscaped with good levels of seclusion provided by mature hedging and smaller trees. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with mature well stocked flower and shrub beds which provide a blaze of colour to the garden. A large brick weaved patio adjoins the rear of the house and there is the further benefit of a good sized timber storage shed and greenhouse.

NOTE
These sales particulars have been produced as a general guide only and we would draw to your attention that we have not carried out a detailed Survey of the property nor have we tested services, appliances or specific fittings.

Whilst measurements and statements given within the details are provided in good faith, their accuracy should not be relied upon. If there are any points about which you may be uncertain or would like further clarification, we would suggest that you telephone this office and speak to Ian Gausden who is familiar with the property and will endeavour to assist you.

FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION


Location

The property is located in Bury St. Edmunds, one of Suffolk's most attractive market towns and it affords excellent educational, recreational and cultural amenities including the Abbey Gardens and its ruins, the Theatre Royal, Art Gallery and Cathedral Church of St. James together with extensive shopping facilities. The A14 trunk road gives fast access to Ipswich, the East Coast, Cambridge, the Midlands, Stansted Airport and London via the M11 and there is also a rail connection to London.

Directions
From Bury St Edmunds town centre, proceed along Out Westgate to the traffic lights and turn left into Vinery Road. Continued to follow the road which leads into Hardwick Lane, passed the West Suffolk Hospital eventually turning right into Home Farm Lane, continue for a short distance and bear right and continue to follow Hardwick Lane and a short distance later turn right into Hardwick Park Gardens. Follow the road for a short distance where the property can be found directly ahead.

Additional Information

Services Mains water, gas, electricity
and drainage are connected

Local Authority St Edmundsbury Borough
Council

Council Tax Band G

Post Code IP33 2QU

Viewing Strictly through the selling
agents Fine & Country on
01284 705538

Reference IG28884

Listed by

Bury St Edmunds

Marshall Buck & Casson

Reference: 15886010

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5508677

Property Details

Street: 25 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 14 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 10/03/2008

Work Completed: 18/02/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15511003 Recent

Property Details

Street: 25 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/11/2022

Work Completed: 16/11/2022

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 16/11/2007 (18 years ago) £567,500

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).

5y growth 21.8%
10y growth 96.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Suffolk. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 10.4%
10y (index) 32.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,059/mo
Realistic £1,177/mo
Optimistic £1,295/mo

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 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £147,125
Target investor price (1%) £117,700
  • 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).