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| Aldeburgh | Felixstowe | Lowestoft | Sudbury |
| Beccles | Halesworth | Newmarket | Woodbridge |
| Brandon | Haverhill | Saxmundham | |
| Bungay | Ipswich | Southwold | |
| Eye | Leiston | Stowmarket |
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Bures St Mary is in the Babergh district of Suffolk and has a population of about 1,000. The parish covers the eastern part of the village of Bures as the western section, on the other side of the River Stour, is Bures Hamlet, which is in the Braintree district of Essex with a population of about 800. Residents in both parishes consider themselves to be two parts of a single delightful village, which is steeped in history, with buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries, many of them Grade I or Grade II listed. Two of the oldest buildings are St Stephen's Chapel, built in 1218, and St Mary`s Church, built in the late 14th century.
Houses for sale in Bures are a mixture of styles and periods and include two-bedroom bungalows and Grade II listed terraced cottages; three-bedroom post-war terraced and semi-detached houses, detached thatched cottages, and new-build developments. Estate agents in Bures also offer four-bedroom modern bungalows and detached houses with integral garage; and a variety of substantial modern and period houses and cottages, in wonderful rural settings.
For details of any flats for sale in Bures and for all houses and cottages, please contact Bures estate agents.
Amenities for property in Bures
Bures is part of the Dedham Vale countryside, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The two halves of Bures host many activities throughout the year including Bures Open Garden Weekend, Jazz by the Stour, a Carnival & Fête, an Autumn Street Fair, a Horticultural Show, and a Raft Race on the river. There are local stores and shops selling basic supplies, pubs and inns, a post office, numerous clubs and charities, a doctors' surgery, and a primary school.
Transport in Bures
The railway station in Bures is on a branch line from Sudbury to Marks Tey where it joins main line services to London Liverpool Street. Local bus services are provided by Chambers Coaches which runs a daily service between Colchester, Bures, Sudbury, Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds. By car, Bures is on the B1508 midway between Colchester and Sudbury.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bures, which is covered by postcode CO8, you may also like to consider other Suffolk towns such as Sudbury, Haverhill, Eye, Stowmarket and Woodbridge.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Bures
5 bedrooms house in Sudbury Road Bures Suffolk - Asking price of £365,000
A substantial period village house with an historic timbered interior, offering extensive accommodation, parking and a large sunny garden. ... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Bures, Suffolk - Asking price of £157,500
Situated in a pretty countryside setting, just outside the popular village of Bures, Abbotts are pleased to offer a period home with accomodation comprising a sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Bures, Essex/Suffolk Borders - Guide Price of £650,000
A beautifully presented 19th century house with a pretty and private landscaped garden.Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Cloakroom. Master...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in BURES, Colchester, Essex, CO8 - Guide Price of £550,000
With 26 acres ? An exciting opportunity to acquire an equestrian property for professional use to include outline planning permission for a 1650 sq ft detached house (to be occupied in accordance...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Sudbury Road Bures St. Mary Suffolk - Asking price of £649,000
A fine period country home in a superb elevated position, set in stunning 0. 5 Acre gardens with amazing uninterrupted views out across the river stour valley.. ... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Henny Road Lamarsh Bures Essex - Asking price of £275,000
A beautifully presented individual detached bungalow in sweeping 0. 24 Acre gardens, with spectacular views over the stour valley to both front and rear, in one of the prettiest locations on...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Bures, CO5 - Guide Price of £340,000
Flowering purple wisteria and a pretty mansard roof, there was something almost magical about Holly Cottage - and Anna and Martin Erdbeer loved it from the moment they saw it.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Bures, CO8 - Guide Price of £375,000
A delightful and unique detached Grade II Listed cottage which has been extended and significantly enhanced over recent years by the current vendors with adjacent gardens extending to just in...... view full details
6 bedrooms house in Alphamstone Road, Lamarsh, Bures, Suffolk - Asking price of £499,950
This most attractive detached modern house was built by the present owner in the 1970’s and extended at a later date. It offers spacious accommodation in a most delightful rural...... view full details
