Two Bedroom Home in Samson Close, BSE

Listed 18 May 2026 · price reduced 16 Jun 2026 · Bury St Edmunds
A charming Victorian mid-terraced home enjoying a convenient position within easy reach of Bury St Edmunds town centre and the train station, offering well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors together with a good sized south-facing rear garden and garage parking. Available with no onward chain, the property has been improved in recent years and now presents as a light and comfortable home, whilst still offering scope for further updating and enhancement if desired. Further benefits include gas-fired central heating together with partial UPVC double glazing.
Constructed of traditional brick beneath a tiled roof, with a flat roof extension to the rear, the accommodation in brief comprises a welcoming sitting room opening through to a dining area, creating a spacious and versatile living environment enhanced by a feature fireplace and wood-effect flooring. To the rear of the property is an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, forming a particular highlight of the home. Fitted with a range of base units beneath wooden work surfaces, the kitchen also offers space for appliances together with a traditional-style sink. There is ample room for a dining table, while double doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a bright and practical space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful additional area, suitable as a study nook or dining space, with potential to be converted into a ground floor bathroom if required.
On the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying a front aspect and the second bedroom overlooking the rear garden. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom, accessed via the second bedroom, fitted with a modern white suite.
Outside - Outside, the property is set back behind a small front garden, whilst to the rear is an enclosed south-facing garden featuring a paved seating area adjoining the house, with the remainder predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by established hedging. In addition, a garage provides off-road parking and is accessed via a lane off Fornham Road.
Location - Bury St Edmunds is one of Suffolk’s most sought-after market towns, combining historic charm with excellent modern amenities. Renowned for its Cathedral, vibrant cultural scene, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and attractive green spaces, the town offers an outstanding quality of life. A traditional market operates twice weekly, complemented by a wide range of independent shops, cafés and national retailers.
The town benefits from excellent schooling, a strong community atmosphere and superb transport links, with easy access to Cambridge, Ipswich and beyond via the A14, as well as regular rail services.
Directions - From the town centre proceed north along Northgate Street, continuing straight across the roundabout onto Fornham Road. Follow the road to the traffic lights at the end and turn left onto Tollgate Lane, where the property will be found on the left-hand side.
Services - Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water. Heating - Gas Council Tax: West Suffolk Band: B Broadband speed: Up to 1800 mbps available (Source Ofcom) Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (Source Ofcom) Flood Risk: Very Low Risk (Source Gov.uk)
Agents Note - There is asbestos in the garage roof.
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Median sold prices in IP32 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £273k · detached £409k · terraced £248k · flat £180k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DF | Terraced Freehold | 31 Jul 2026 | £165,000 |
| 137 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DF | Semi-detached Freehold | 13 Mar 2026 | £230,000 |
| 139 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DF | Terraced Freehold | 28 Jan 2026 | £230,000 |
| 167 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DF | Detached Freehold | 7 Nov 2025 | £420,000 |
| 35a, Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6BS | Semi-detached Freehold | 3 Oct 2025 | £315,000 |
| 47 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6BS | Terraced Freehold | 15 Jul 2025 | £255,000 |
| 34 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6DE | Terraced Freehold | 6 Jun 2025 | £287,500 |
| 49 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6BS | Terraced Freehold | 25 Mar 2025 | £387,500 |
| 41 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6BS | Terraced Freehold | 28 Oct 2024 | £255,000 |
| 6 Tollgate Lane Bury St Edmunds IP32 6BS | Semi-detached Freehold | 23 Sept 2024 | £328,000 |
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Listed by Sheridans, Bury St Edmunds on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 16/06/2026.
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