The Old Engine House, Lavenham
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,060 sq ft
98 sq m
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Freehold
Description
The Old Engine House is a charming cottage forming part of a late 19th century mill and maltings complex, which was redeveloped for residential use in the mid-1980’s.
As the property’s name suggests, its industrial origins were to house the engine which powered roller-mill installation machinery, where the building was once connected to the former mill.
The Old Engine House is the only detached property within the Bakers Mill development, which was listed grade II before the conversion works (1980).
Its residential conversion has resulted in a truly unique home that has also been much improved by the current owners, which includes a stylishly refitted kitchen, utility room, and a first-floor shower room - where the latter has also been adapted into a ‘jack and jill’ arrangement for both double bedrooms.
Further improvements include a new gas boiler and general cosmetic updating throughout the accommodation.
Both double bedrooms are full-width, one offering eaves storage. The central landing is accessed via a curved staircase. Due to the property’s elevated position, far-reaching rural views are enjoyed towards Preston St Mary via the first-floor, rear aspect windows.
Outside, the property provides a south-facing walled garden which is chiefly paved with established flower and shrub borders. The freehold of the property includes parking for two vehicles and is located to the southern side of the house.
Location
Located some 100 metres east from the Market Square, Lavenham is regarded as one of the finest medieval settlements in Britain, with its wealth of period houses, famous church and of course the National Trust's Guildhall in the Market Place. Notwithstanding its fame, Lavenham is a thriving community with a good selection of shops and services. The market town of Sudbury is about 7 miles south and it provides a commuter rail link to London's Liverpool Street. The cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds is about 12 miles north.
Local Authority and Council Tax Band
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council.
Band E (2026).
Services
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Brochures
Brochure 1- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
- Listed
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway,Off street,Private
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden,Patio
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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