Listing Owner
Member Since 2025
This is a spacious, peaceful, and comfortable three-bedroom detached home designed with longer stays in mind. It offers the perfect balance between practicality and charm, making it well-suited for academics, professionals, families, or anyone relocating and looking to settle into a genuine home rather than a temporary rental. Inside, the house is thoughtfully arranged to support both work and relaxation. A dedicated office with ample desk space, a printer, and a monitor makes it easy to set up a productive workspace. The conservatory provides a bright, tranquil spot to read, write, or simply enjoy the views across the garden. A log-burning stove in the living room adds warmth and atmosphere, and the home is stocked with seasoned logs and kindling to make it easy to enjoy. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-sufficient living, with modern appliances, plenty of cookware, and everything needed for preparing meals at home. A washer and dryer are available, along with a wide range of entertainment options — television, books, games, DVDs, toys, and even video game consoles. Each of the three bedrooms has a double bed. One bedroom is especially child-friendly, with books, toys, and a keyboard to keep younger guests entertained. There is a full bathroom upstairs, an ensuite attached to one of the bedrooms, and a separate W.C. downstairs. The furnishings are a carefully chosen mix of genuine mid-century and modern pieces, giving the house a distinctive character. It feels warm, personal, and lived-in — not like a staged rental or a sterile hotel. While it may not have the polished uniformity of a show home, it has authenticity and personality, offering comfort and charm for those who prefer a real home. The garden is a highlight. Enclosed for privacy and safety, it opens directly onto fields with uninterrupted views across the countryside — landscapes that recall a Constable painting. From here, you can watch rabbits and other wildlife while enjoying the wide Suffolk skies. It’s an ideal place to unwind after a day’s work or simply enjoy the slower pace of village life. The house is located at the end of a quiet close in a peaceful village about 20 minutes southwest of Bury St. Edmunds. It provides convenient access to historic and cultural sites including Ickworth Park, Sutton Hoo, Lavenham, Cambridge (about 30 minutes by car), Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Ipswich, and Norwich. The setting is distinctly rural, with real neighbors and a strong sense of place — not a tourist zone or cookie-cutter development. This is a home designed to be lived in, not just passed through. Whether you are on sabbatical, relocating, or seeking a longer-term retreat, it provides the kind of base that makes settling in easy. With its mix of practicality, authenticity, and comfort, it offers a restful, well-equipped environment where you can focus on work, family, or simply enjoying life in a beautiful part of England.
University of Cambridge
Bury St Edmunds | Ipswich | Cambridge
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Comments: Safe, family-friendly detached home with enclosed garden, open-field views, and quiet village setting. Peaceful, authentic, and well-equipped—perfect for work, relaxation, or children to play, all within easy reach of Cambridge.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2025
Comments: Comfortable 3-bed with office and garden views over open fields. A real lived-in home for work or retreat, in a quiet village 30 minutes from Cambridge, close to Bury St. Edmunds and Suffolk’s historic sites.