25 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS
BURY ST. EDMUNDS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU
£575,000
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
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)
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).
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).