A substantial Grade II* listed townhouse, tucked away close to the Abbey Gardens and Great Churchyard, with south-facing garden and three parking spaces.

Situated in a prime location on the outskirts of the Abbey Gardens and Great Churchyard, The Registry is an attractive Grade II* listed house of elegant proportions and versatile living accommodation, built of traditional construction under a peg-tiled roofline.

The property dates back to the early-18th century with an ornately gabled Edwardian extension, to include a turret, whilst incorporating the original 13th-century Abbey perimeter wall and archway visible in the reception hall.

Arranged over three floors and extending to over 3,000sq-ft, The Registry provides versatile accommodation and benefitting from a high degree of natural light one would expect of a home crafted in this era, comprising reception hall with tiled floors, staircase to the first floor and cloakroom with tiled floor.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a range of stylish shaker-style base and eye level units with quartz preparation worktop, dishwasher and freestanding range cooker with extractor over. There is ample space for both dining and sitting, along with a shelved pantry and utility/boot room providing further storage and worktop, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Furthermore, on the ground floor are two double bedrooms suites, both fitted with modern suites comprising large shower cubicles, low-level WC, vanity wash basin and heated towel rail.

On the first floor is a large landing area, with double aspect, tiled floors with mosaic detail and cloakroom. The first-floor sitting room is an elegant and bright living area, with attractive bay, recess that could serve as a study, red-brick fireplace with decorative painted surround. The family room enjoys a triple aspect, 2 original fireplaces and built-in shelving with storage.

On the second floor is a view across to the churchyard, built in storage cupboard and loft access, whilst giving access to a wonderful principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling height, attractive fireplace with slate hearth and painted decorative surround, dressing room with built-in wardrobes and a beautifully modernized bathroom, comprising large walk-in shower, freestanding bath, twin sinks, low-level WC and heated towel rail.

There is a further double bedroom with double aspect, panelling, plus a corner allocated to shower cubicle and wash basin with tiled flooring.

OUTSIDE
The Registry parking area is accessed from Raingate Street into Shirehall Way, behind the Premier Inn, where allocated parking can be found for 3 vehicles (numbered 1-3).

There is a pathway leading through to a gated and attractive south-facing garden, being largely lawned with slate paved pathway flanked by lavender, two seating areas and a variety of shrubs, hedging and planting.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity • Gas-fired heating • Council Tax Band Band ‘G’ • Broadband: Ofcom suggest Ultrafast 1,800Mb • Mobile: Ofcom suggest all providers likely.

Location
Bury St Edmunds is a unique and dazzling historic gem with a richly fascinating heritage - the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and glorious Cathedral and Abbey Gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. With prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus a variety of cultural attractions and fine places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and very convenient for Cambridge, Ipswich and Norwich.

4 Bedroom house for sale: Shirehall Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33

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