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14 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS

BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU

4 beds Listed 8 Oct 2010 (-5740d)

£665,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£600,000 Apr 2011

Local average

£653,338 (+1.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,350 of 33,755)

Street crime

53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Exceptional reception hall with galleried landing
  • two cloakrooms
  • drawing room
  • dining room
  • kitchen breakfast room
  • utility
  • boot room
  • games room / potential annexe accommodation
  • master bedroom suite with dressing room
  • three further bedrooms

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Description
Understood to have been built approximately forty years ago of traditional red brick construction beneath a tiled roof line, this exceptional family home possesses a most light and airy atmosphere whilst displaying many high quality features throughout. In more recent years the property has been significantly improved and extended and now results in a wonderful home of much personality with particularly spacious accommodation currently in brief comprising; elegant columned entrance with traditional panelled entrance door opening to a stunning reception hall with fabulous ceiling height and galleried landing. There is an impressive drawing room with fireplace and French doors opening to a further large reception room overlooking the gardens. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a quality Smith and Wareham kitchen and is extremely well equipped with integrated appliances. There is a utility room containing the gas fired boiler and with door to the side hall / boot room which in turn leads to an impressive games room with adjoining cloakroom. It is thought that the games room may provide potential for an annexe with kitchen area if required. There is a further cloakroom adjacent to the reception hall.

On the first floor, the galleried landing leads to the master bedroom suite with dressing room, bedroom and en-suite shower room with twin wash basins. There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and en-suite bathroom, both of which have been recently upgraded.

The property is approached along an extensive driveway providing a substantial level of vehicle parking and turning space with access to the detached double garaging with power and lighting connected. Side access leads to the superb rear gardens extending to approximately two thirds of an acre (s.t.s) which are a particular feature of the property with formal lawned gardens interspersed by flower beds, a vegetable garden, flowering plants, shrubs and a magnificent Cedar tree. Adjoining the rear of the house is a large paved terrace providing a pleasant seating area overlooking the gardens.

Situation
Hardwick Park Gardens is undoubtedly one of the most sought after locations within Bury St Edmunds, situated adjacent to the magnificent Hardwick Heath and near to the West Suffolk Hospital. Bury St Edmunds provides an excellent range of schooling, shopping, cultural and recreational facilities and offers 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, follow the road, taking the next left. Follow the road and turn right into Home Farm Lane. Take the next right into Hardwick Park Gardens and bear right, where the property will be found second from last on the right.

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Floor Plan

Listed by

Bury St Edmunds

Sheridans Bury St Edmunds

Reference: 28117549

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 #3086126

Property Details

Street: 14 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/04/2006

Work Completed: 07/09/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3086125

Property Details

Street: 14 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 03/04/2006

Work Completed: 07/09/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2635432

Property Details

Street: 14 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 17 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/04/2005

Work Completed: 23/03/2005

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 15/04/2011 (15 years ago) £600,000

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).

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 0.18%
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).