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£210,000Guide price

Abbots Gate, Lydgate Court Abbots Gate, IP33 2FB

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
592sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 29 Jul 2026 · Bury St Edmunds

How the price compares

This home£210,000£355 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in IP33£250k95 homes listed · £351 per sq ft
Difference-16%below the area median

Key features

  • Superb ground floor retirement apartment
  • Communal facilities including residents lounge
  • 24 Hour emergency call system
  • Dual aspect sitting room, fitted kitchen
  • 2 good size bedrooms, shower room
  • Lovely communal gardens and parking
  • No onward chain, early viewing advised

About this home

RETIRE IN STYLE - A well-presented ground floor apartment, occupying one of the most convenient positions within the highly regarded Lydgate Court development, designed exclusively for the over 55s. Set at the end of the building, close to the rear entrance and residents’ parking, the apartment also enjoys a pleasant outlook over its own attractive section of communal gardens. The accommodation is served by gas-fired central heating and uPVC sealed unit glazing and includes an entrance hall with storage, bright dual-aspect sitting room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with wardrobes, further single bedroom/study and a spacious shower room. Residents benefit from attractive communal gardens, parking, lounge, library/meeting room and an intercom/emergency system linked to a 24-hour monitoring station.

EPC Rating: C

Hallway 3.16m x 3.63m A welcoming entrance hall includes a useful built-in storage cupboard and a separate boiler cupboard.

Sitting Room 3.64m x 4.01m The sitting room is a bright and airy dual-aspect room enjoying a sunny outlook and views over the communal gardens. A comfortable living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Kitchen 1.98m x 3.03m The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and worktop surfaces and includes built-in oven, hob, washer dryer and fridge freezer.

Shower Room 1.66m x 2.18m Bedroom 1 is a good-sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 1 3.12m x 3.27m

Bedroom 2 2.08m x 2.8m Bedroom 2 is a spacious single bedroom and would make an ideal study or hobbies room.

Outside Outside Lydgate Court is set within attractive communal gardens, with residents' parking. This apartment enjoys what is arguably one of the most convenient locations within the development, being situated adjacent to the rear entrance and just a short distance from the residents' parking area.

The Development Lydgate Court is a collection of 38 luxury apartments designed exclusively for the over 55’s. Whilst not sheltered accommodation in the traditional sense, each apartment benefits from an intercom and emergency assistance system connected to a 24 hour, 365 day monitoring station.

Lease Details The property has a 299 year lease running from 2009. There is an annual Ground Rent of £250 pa and a Service Charge of around £4149.92 pa. This charge covers building insurance, water use and rates, window cleaning, gardening, upkeep of all communal areas, Residents lounge, lifts to all floors and security/emergency system.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks If your offer on this property is accepted, we are legally required to carry out identity verification checks on all purchasers as part of our Anti-Money Laundering obligations. These checks are completed digitally, making the process quick and straightforward. A fee of £30 per purchaser is payable to cover the cost of these checks.

Garden Communal Gardens

Property details

Property type
Flat
Size
592 sq ft / 55 sq m
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
282 years left
Ground rent
£250 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£4,149.92 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Bury St. Edmunds Station1.3 mi
  • Thurston Station3.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in IP33 over the last 12 months: terraced £270k · semi-detached £282k · detached £455k · flat £175k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 1, Lydgate Court, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2FB
Flat
Leasehold
8 Jul 2026£230,000
Flat 17, Lydgate Court, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2FB
Flat
Leasehold
24 Jun 2026£245,000
22 Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2FB
Flat
Leasehold
12 Jan 2026£213,000
Flat 1, 45, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2GN
Flat, new build
Leasehold
1 Dec 2025£195,000
Flat 36, Lydgate Court, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2FB
Flat
Leasehold
26 Nov 2025£240,000
Flat 5, 45, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2GN
Flat, new build
Leasehold
14 Nov 2025£200,000
Flat 7, 45, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2GN
Flat, new build
Leasehold
19 Aug 2025£290,000
31 Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2GB
Terraced, new build
Freehold
30 Jul 2025£675,000
Flat 15, 45, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2GN
Flat, new build
Leasehold
9 Jun 2025£175,000
Flat 5, Lydgate Court, Abbots Gate
Bury St Edmunds IP33 2FB
Flat
Leasehold
4 Jun 2025£180,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in IP33

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,051£21,000 deposit · £189,000 loan
Stamp Duty£1,700England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by The Mortimer & Gausden Partnership, Bury St. Edmunds on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/06/2026.

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