Detached house for sale in High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10

Originally the residential wing of ‘Carter Butchers’, a prominent and affluent 19th Century village residence, 46 High Street provides a surprising level of accommodation displaying a host of attractive characteristics. Divided in later years to form two separate dwellings (*see agents note) the property is split with the former front sitting room becoming a small a shop unit. With residential to the rear and above. The shop provides an exciting opportunity for future buyers, either for conversion back to residential, or generating an income. The well-presented accommodation comprises: An entrance lobby, leading through to the fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, further dining room with open fireplace, a stunning sitting room to the rear with double doors to the gardens. There is also a large cellar which provides useful storage. The first floor offers, a principal double bedroom with ensuite shower, a further double bedroom with access to the ensuite (Jack & Jill) and a single bedroom with upstairs shower room.

A newly block paved drive leading to private gravelled parking area with direct access to the property and garden. To the rear is a delightful, enclosed, long west facing garden where a period outbuilding offers tremendous scope for conversion to a home office. The garden is laid predominantly to lawn bordered by a multitude of trees and shrubs with possible scope to build a carport/summer house.

Lavenham is famed as the best preserved medieval village in England with about 340 listed buildings, all of which are centred around a delightful village square which features The Guildhall. The village offers an excellent selection of amenities including a post office, butchers, bakery, grocery stores, pharmacy and more. In addition, there are many popular restaurants, pubs, galleries, hotels and the award winning Weaver's Spa at The Swan Hotel.

*Agents Note: In common with properties of this nature, an area of ‘flying freehold’ exists between No. 46 and the adjoining property.

• Freehold
• Mains water, drainage, electricity & gas
• Gas fired central heating
• Babergh District Council
• Band D
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