Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Bungay, Suffolk

Bungay is about five miles west of Beccles, lying in a loop of the River Waveney on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. It is a very pretty market town in the Broads National Park with many historic buildings including the ruins of Bigod's Castle, the 17th century Butter Cross, where a market is held every Thursday, and the early 19th century Fisher Theatre. The name 'Bungay' derives from 'Bunincga-haye' i.e. land belonging to the tribe of Bonna, who was a Saxon chieftain. Protected by the River Waveney and the marshes, the site was in a good defensive position to attract settlers.

If you are looking for property for sale in Bungay and require two or three bedrooms, you have a choice of delightful Victorian terraced cottages of which some are double-fronted and Grade II listed; or modern, semi-detached houses and various styles of bungalow. Estate agents in Bungay also represent family-sized houses with four or five bedrooms and integral garages; gracious Georgian townhouses; converted farm buildings in wonderful rural settings; and a few substantial detached houses set within mature gardens.

For details of any flats for sale in Bungay and for all houses and cottages, please contact Bungay estate agents.

Amenities for property in Bungay

Bungay is well-known locally for its large number of hairdressers, wealth of antiques shops, food outlets, and fine restaurants, pubs and tearooms. There are three special market days each year: Spring Garden, Antiques and Christmas, which occupy the entire length of historic Earsham Street and attract thousands of people. Local amenities in Bungay include a community centre, library, sports centre and an indoor swimming pool. There are two primary schools in the town; a middle school; and Bungay High School which provides a wide range of academic and vocational courses for students aged 13-19.

Transport in Bungay

The railway station in Beccles is the closest to Bungay and is on the mainline from Lowestoft to London Liverpool Street via Ipswich. By road, Bungay is just off the A143 and is served by a number of bus companies including National Express and Anglian Coaches.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bungay, which is covered by postcode NR35, you may also like to consider Beccles, Halesworth, Southwold, Saxmundham, Leiston, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge.