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Fornham Place

Merchant Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

by Simple Life

ONSITE GYM
SWIMMING POOL
ROOF TERRACE
SKY LOUNGE BAR
GAMES ROOM
PARKING

About Fornham Place

Fornham Place offers a unique rental experience, blending countryside charm with modern convenience on the outskirts of the historic town of Bury St Edmunds. Developed by Simple Life, a landlord known for its commitment to quality and community, this development is part of the new Marham Park village. It provides the perfect setting for professionals, couples, and families seeking a high-standard, long-term home without the commitment of buying. The development is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along to your new home.

The properties at Fornham Place consist of contemporary two and three-bedroom houses. Each home is unfurnished, providing a blank canvas for you to personalise. Inside, you'll find high-quality finishes, including:

  • Fully integrated kitchen appliances such as a washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher.
  • Hard-wearing carpets in bedrooms and on stairs, with wood-effect flooring downstairs.
  • Modern security features, including entrance alarms on all houses.
  • Private, turfed rear gardens for all houses, with some properties also benefiting from landscaped front gardens.

Residents of Fornham Place enjoy a range of amenities designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. These include an on-site maintenance team, a 24/7 customer service line, and a residents' app for easy communication. Simple Life also organises community events throughout the year, fostering a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. The development is designed with plenty of green space, including a new 35-acre country park within Marham Park itself, perfect for walking and outdoor activities.

Located just over a mile from the A14, Fornham Place offers excellent transport links. Bury St Edmunds train station provides direct services to Ipswich, Cambridge, and Norwich, with onward connections to London. The town centre, with its popular weekly market, independent shops, and cafes, is just a short distance away. For retail therapy, the Arc shopping centre and Western Way Retail Park are also nearby. The area is well-served by schools, with 20 rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in the vicinity.

Building Amenities

24H Maintenance
Pet Friendly
Resident Events
Professionally Managed
Bike Storage
Keyless Entry
On site Security
Courtyard Gardens

Area Insights

Comprehensive environmental and community data for this location

Overall Area Rating

B
80/100
Based on 4 factors

Safety

Grade C

174 crimes per 1000 residents. Most common: Violence and sexual offences

174 crimes per 1000 residents

Demographics

Grade A

45% degree educated, median age 46, health score 64/100

Age: 46 Degree: 45%

Air Quality

Grade A

Current: Fair (AQI 2), avg PM2.5: 3.26μg/m³

Current: Fair PM2.5: 3.26μg/m³

Transport

Grade C

Transport data not available

15 min walk to transport

Overall Area Rating

Based on safety, demographics, air quality, and transport

B
80/100
46
Median Age
45%
University Educated
Fair
Air Quality

Units (0)

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Location

Merchant Avenue, IP32 6TN

Development Details

Developer: Simple Life
Year Built: 2024
Total Units: 0
Floors: 1
Postcode: IP32 6TN