Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Guide price £649,950
A magnificent open-plan 3-bedroom first-floor apartment in the heart of the historic town overlooking Chequer Square, Cathedral and Norman Tower.
Flat 3 is one of just four superb apartments formed from the conversion of the former Masonic Hall that stands prominently on Chequer Square in the heart of the medieval town centre, behind the historic Athenaeum, opposite the Cathedral and Norman Tower. Flat 3 is the largest of the apartments, and occupies the whole of the first-floor, with nine huge Georgian sash windows giving unrivalled panoramic views. The apartment is accessed via an elegant shared entrance hall, with the original easy rise staircase to the first-floor, and also to the cellar storage area.
The property is Grade II listed dating from the mid-18th century and affords many of the features of the Georgian period, briefly it comprises RECEPTION HALL with coat cupboard and inner hallway CLOAKROOM with WC and wash basin. The OPEN-PLAN RECEPTION room provides ample space for both sitting and dining areas, leading through to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. This whole space provides incredible views from the seven sash windows with fitted plantation shutters. The contemporary kitchen has a range of granite work surfaces with fitted wall and base storage units, with integrated double oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer, a large granite topped island unit incorporates an induction hob, with remote controlled cooker hood over. UTILITY ROOM with fitted washing machine, is off the kitchen.
TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS one with EN SUITE SHOWER and the other with an EN SUITE BATHROOM, whilst the THIRD BEDROOM with EN SUITE SHOWER is currently utilised and extensively fitted out to provide a superb DRESSING ROOM.
In addition to the accommodation listed, there is a lockable storage room in the cellar.
SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are fitted, with gas-fired central heating.
The property is LEASEHOLD with an equal share of the freehold. Service charge is £306.67 per month (including buildings insurance).
999 year lease - 990 years remaining
The building was externally re-decorated in 2022.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk - Band B
PARKING: We understand the property is eligible for Zone D parking permits.
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