The Studio, Bures St. Mary

THE PROPERTY
Set in the heart of Bures on the ever-popular High Street, this delightful one-bedroom cottage blends traditional charm with excellent potential. Brimming with character, the home features exposed beams, timber doors and a welcoming open-plan ground floor living space centred around a wood-burning stove.
The kitchen/living room offers a bright and versatile space with wood-effect flooring, fitted cabinetry, wooden worktops and a back door. The dual-aspect layout provides zones for cooking, dining and relaxing, all while retaining the cottage’s period feel.
Upstairs, the generous double bedroom boasts exposed timbers, while the well-appointed bathroom features a freestanding roll-top bath, sink, close coupled w/c, tiled splashbacks, patterned flooring.
A standout feature is the impressively long rear garden, offering a combination of lawn, mature shrubs, sheds and a decked seating area.
Perfectly positioned for village life, the cottage is just a short stroll from Bures’ shops, pubs, and the branch-line station providing links to Sudbury and Marks Tey (for London Liverpool Street).
THE LOCATION
Nestled on the banks of the River Stour, Bures is a picturesque and friendly village that straddles the Suffolk–Essex border. With its historic character, scenic countryside and strong sense of community, Bures offers a desirable balance of rural tranquillity and easy access to nearby towns including Sudbury and Colchester.
The village provides a superb selection of amenities, including two pubs, a village shop, deli, tea room, post office and a well-regarded primary school. Bures train station offers direct links to Marks Tey, allowing convenient onward travel to Colchester and London.
Surrounded by countryside and offering numerous walking and cycling routes, including paths through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bures is an ideal choice for families, professionals and retirees seeking a village lifestyle with excellent connections.
AGENTS NOTE
Council & Council Tax Band – Babergh District Council - Band B
Tenure – Freehold
Broadband – Ultrafast broadband available up to 1000mbps (Ofcom data)
Mobile Coverage – EE, O2, Three & Vodafone (Ofcom data)
Utilities – Mains drainage, water, electric, mains gas central heating
Rights & Restrictions – Within Bures Conservation Area, he property benefits from a right of way over the neighbouring property. The property is subject to a flying freehold