# 6 bedroom detached house for sale (IP30 9HA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | SUNNYSIDE, STATION ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ELMSWELL, SUFFOLK IP30 9HA |
| Price | £575,000 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 217 m² |
| Last sold | £433,000 Apr 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 02/05/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £2,775/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0778-7088-7265-6741-2914)

## Description

Guide £575,000-£600,000.. This impressive detached house presents beautiful gault brick elevations and a classic symmetrical façade which hints to the beautifully proportioned accommodation inside. Located on Station Road in the charming village of Elmswell and just a short drive from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds. With six bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property provides ample space for a large family or those who love to entertain guests. The freehold tenure ensures long-term peace of mind for prospective buyers.

Elmswell offers a welcoming community atmosphere with local amenities including a convenient train station for easy commutes. For families, nearby schools such as Elmswell Primary School provide quality education within reach. The close proximity to Bury St Edmunds means residents can enjoy the town's cultural attractions, shopping, and dining options.

The property's location benefits from excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for those who need to travel frequently. With its higher-end price category, this home represents a unique opportunity to invest in a desirable area. Do not miss your chance to own this exceptional property; enquire today for further details.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171538946/800133) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/171538946/800134) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/171538946/800135) - Floorplan 3

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171538946/800136) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SUNNYSIDE STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA | £433,000 | 27/04/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 CROWN MILL, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GF | £355,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached |
| 3 HOME FIELD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9BU | £675,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached |
| 4 PINDAR GARDENS, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GD | £530,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| 25 LAWN DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NT | £360,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| 3 ROSE LANE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9EB | £202,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 9 LOCH RANNOCH CLOSE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9FA | £365,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| 6 WYATT CLOSE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9UL | £400,000 | 17/07/2023 | Detached |
| 23 LITTLE GREEN, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9FB | £485,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 PYES MEADOW, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9UF | £320,000 | 06/06/2023 | Detached |
| NEWTONVALE ROSE LANE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9EB | £385,000 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 FARM MEADOW, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9BW | £323,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 55 ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NP | £470,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| 16 CRABTREE MEADOW, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GG | £440,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 LAWN DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NT | £365,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 PINDAR GARDENS, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GD | £695,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 PINDAR GARDENS, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GD | £650,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE STABLES STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA | £350,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HAWK GREEN, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9FR | £495,000 | 22/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NP | £520,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 HULVER CLOSE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9YD | £250,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| STERNDALE NEW ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9BT | £430,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] FOX VIEW STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA | £325,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE LILACS STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA | £358,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £344,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £435,750 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £447,142 (29 Detached, IP30, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +28.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Mid Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £895/mo
- **Realistic:** £994/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,093/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Semi-Detached House, William Armstrong Close, IP30 | £1,850/mo | 5 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Eastern Way, IP30 | £985/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,418/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £177,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £141,800

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,418/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 33.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,013/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,650/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -10.8%
- **10y growth:** 21.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Mid Suffolk; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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