# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (IP33 2QU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU | | Price | £665,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Last sold | £600,000 Apr 2011 | ## 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. Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6 Picture 7 Picture 8 Picture 9 Picture 10 Floor Plan ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738526) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738527) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738530) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738532) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738533) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738536) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738538) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738541) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738545) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738547) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/28117549/738549) - ![EPC](/listings/photos/28117549/738551) - EPC - ![EPC](/listings/photos/28117549/738552) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3086126 - **Address:** 14 Hardwick Park Gardens, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 2QU - **Certificate Issued:** 03/04/2006 - **Work Completed:** 07/09/2005 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3086125 - **Address:** 14 Hardwick Park Gardens, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 2QU - **Certificate Issued:** 03/04/2006 - **Work Completed:** 07/09/2005 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 3 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #2635432 - **Address:** 14 Hardwick Park Gardens, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP33 2QU - **Certificate Issued:** 18/04/2005 - **Work Completed:** 23/03/2005 - **Items:** 17 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QU | £600,000 | 15/04/2011 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £638,081 (13 Detached, IP33, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +4.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,059/mo - **Realistic:** £1,177/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,295/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £147,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £117,700 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.5% - **10y growth:** 91.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Suffolk; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.2% - **5y growth (index):** 10.4% - **10y growth (index):** 32.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)