4 bed semi-detached house to rent

Herringswell, Bury St. Edmunds IP28

Tenure: Leasehold

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please note: Viewings to be scheduled for after the 7th July 2026.

Rural Suffolk has no shortage of barn conversions, but properties that combine genuine space, serious specification and a location this well connected are considerably rarer. This substantial four bedroom barn conversion forming part of a small, quiet development of sympathetically renovated properties on the edge of Herringswell, a setting that delivers the peace, privacy and open countryside that people move to Suffolk for, without the sense of isolation that occasionally accompanies it.

The property retains the original character of the barn whilst delivering every modern convenience throughout. The ground floor opens with a large and impressively fitted open plan kitchen and dining space, a genuinely sociable and well-considered area with a walk-in pantry providing storage of a quality that most kitchens never achieve, and a separate utility and boot room beyond that handles the practicalities of country living with ease. The main living space is generous, with patio doors opening directly onto one of the enclosed garden areas to the rear offering a seamless connection between inside and out that makes the warmer months feel like an extension of the home rather than a separate consideration. Throughout the ground floor, underfloor heating supplied by an air source heat pump provides an even, comfortable warmth that is as efficient as it is pleasant to live with, and the overall layout gives the ground floor a fluidity and sense of space that a four bedroom property of this character should deliver.

Upstairs, four large bedrooms provide genuinely comfortable and well-proportioned sleeping accommodation. The principal bedroom benefits from a private en-suite shower room, and the main family bathroom with shower over bath and a further shower room ensure the first floor is well served for a family or those hosting regular visitors. The staircase and galleried areas retain the sense of scale that makes a barn conversion feel distinct from a conventional house.

Outside, a large double garage with electric door provides secure parking and substantial storage, and a gravel driveway with gated access offers parking for multiple vehicles. The gated driveway leads to a further large enclosed private garden, a genuinely impressive outdoor space that works as well for entertaining as it does for families with children or dogs who need room to use it.

The location places this property at one of the most quietly enviable crossroads in the region. Herringswell sits just six miles from Newmarket, a town with a lively racing calendar, excellent independent restaurants, a strong market and a genuine character that rewards those who explore it properly. The village of Tuddenham, immediately adjacent, is home to two destinations that most rural Suffolk villages could only dream of. The White Hart is a well-regarded village pub with a warm atmosphere and a strong local following, providing a reliable and enjoyable local without the need to go far. Tuddenham Mill, however, is something else entirely; set within twelve acres of Suffolk countryside in an ancient watermill building, it holds four aa rosettes under Chef Patron Lee Bye, whose menus use fresh local ingredients to create dishes of exceptional quality and creativity shaped by the turning of the seasons. It has featured in the Michelin Guide and is, by any measure, one of the finest dining destinations in the East of England. Having a restaurant of that calibre within a short drive of the front door is not something to underestimate, and for a couple or family who appreciate good food and a genuinely special occasion, it is a considerable part of what makes this location exceptional.

For outdoor pursuits, Thetford Forest Park provides cycling, aerial adventure trails, walking and summer concerts within easy reach, and Brandon Country Park adds further excellent walking and green space nearby. Kennett railway station is around two miles away, providing rail connections on the Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds line. The A11 is close by, placing Cambridge within around thirty minutes by car, and Bury St Edmunds, one of Suffolk's most attractive and well-served towns, within twenty. RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath are both accessible for those working on the bases, and Mildenhall itself provides a comprehensive range of everyday retail and services for day-to-day requirements.

Suitability: Single/Couple/Family
Available date: mid July 2026
Holding Deposit: £484.61
Deposit: £2,423
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: C
Parking: Double garage & ample shingle driveway
Furnished status: Unfurnished
Rights & Restrictions: No group sharers.
Rights & Easements: None
Accessibility: None
Planning consent/applications: None
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