Property description
'REPUTED TO BE THE OLDEST HOUSE IN LOWESTOFT'
GRADE II LISTED TUDOR TOWN HOUSE
We are extremely proud to offer for sale this magnificent property steeped in history. 36 High Street is an historically important grade II listed Tudor town house of the mid 15th century that preserves one of the most impressive moulded ceilings in the country.
The property represents an antique shop on the high street with the Great Chamber above and Rear Merchants Hall. This is a superb opportunity to modernise yet keeping the original features. Set over three floors plus a basement, rooms include a large kitchen with panoramic windows allowing stunning industrial views over the coast and sea beyond, the 'Great Chamber' and a further large bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, while on the second floor three further bedrooms with original beams and fireplaces.
The basement which is accessed via a choice of two stair cases, one from the Merchants Hall or the kitchen and features workshops, storage and the rear door leads out to a side passage and down to the tiered garden terraced all the way to Whaplode Road to the east.
Though there are many original features, some modernisation over the years has been undertaken with gas central heating and radiators in most of the rooms, plus some secondary double glazing.
If you aspire to own a piece of history, require a large town residence and have the passion for a restoration project, then look no further. A detailed 'Historic Survey' is available upon request which gives an interesting overview of the history of this property, it's use over the years and build type in Tudor times.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES
Set in a conservation area in The High Street the historic Old Town area of Lowestoft, close to the market and many local amenities including doctors, dentist, high street branded shops, public houses and restaurants with the award winning beach close by.
Contact: STEVE NEWSHAM
Mobile: 07785 581002
Email: steve@one-estates.co.ukGROUND FLOOR
Reception / Antique Shop - 16' 8'' x 14' 6'' (5.09m x 4.41m)
Formerly an antique shop, this reception has two large windows facing High Street and glazed double doors. There is a fireplace, and a couple of steps leading up to an archway through to the Merchants Hall.
Reception / Living Room / Merchants Hall - 25' 8'' x 16' 4'' (7.82m x 4.97m) max
Part of the original Tudor building, this reception room would have been the Merchants Hall. The most striking features are the impressive moulded ceilings, typical of a house of this era, plus an ornate cabinet inset into the wall and corner fireplace. Another large fireplace is featured at the far end, a door leads you down to the basement while another staircase leads you up to all the first floor rooms. Two large windows, two radiators and a further glazed door leads through to your....
Kitchen - 25' 8'' x 18' 7'' (7.82m x 5.67m)
This fabulous kitchen with its large panoramic windows and two further windows, light and bright attracts the fantastic East Coast sun. Large enough for a huge dining suite, the kitchen end is separated by a breakfast bar with 'butler' style sink, there is an 'L' shaped set of base units complete with a modern 'Rangemaster' range cooker. A staircase leads you down to the basement and your back door.
BASEMENT
Split into four rooms with power, light, original fireplaces, workshops, store rooms, the basement makes an excellent facility. Accessed in two areas, front and rear, there is also an external door leading out to a side passage and to the rear garden beyond.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
At the top of the first floor stairs, your landing has doors leading off to two bedrooms and the bathroom and a further staircase leading up to the second floor. A fitted carpet and radiator also feature,
Master Bedroom / Great Chamber - 16' 8'' x 18' 5'' (5.09m x 5.61m) narrowing to 4.52m
Originally named the Great Chamber, plenty of original features plus a radiator, fitted carpet, storage cupboard and window to front aspect.
Bedroom 2 - 17' 8'' x 14' 9'' (5.38m x 4.50m)
This grand bedroom has a beautiful fireplace with 'sea-view' windows either side. There is a fitted carpet and two radiators also included.
Bathroom - 9' 9'' x 9' 9'' (2.97m x 2.97m)
This good sized bathroom features an older style enamel suite comprising of a pedestal sink, bathtub and high cystern WC, plus a modern 'P' shaped shower cubicle. A frosted window, radiator and fitted carpet also feature.
SECOND FLOOR
Staircase
Your staircase winds up to the top floor and is light and bright due to the modern 'Velux' style skylight allowing plenty of natural daylight through.
Bedroom 4 - 13' 10'' x 11' 10'' (4.21m x 3.61m)
Stunning timber beams are the main feature here plus another 'Velux' style skykight.
Bedroom Dressing Room - 12' 5'' x 11' 11'' (3.79m x 3.63m)
Central to the top floor, could be utilised as a bedroom or dressing room. A radiator and stripped floor boards and a door leads to ......
Bedroom 3 - 13' 4'' x 16' 8'' (4.07m x 5.09m)
An interesting room with two windows, fitted carpet and radiator.
OUTSIDE
Rear Garden
Winding paths and steps lead you all the way down to Whaplode Road through around seven tiers of gardens. Requiring some TLC, there is a fabulous opportunity to create a wonderful family outdoor space. There is a side passage via a locked door from the High Street through to the garden.Adjacent to the property, an old greenhouse takes up space that could be restored to a patio or decking area with stunning sea views.
SUMMARY
This super opportunity is waiting for the right buyer to be bold and take on this magnificent piece of history. Reputed to be the oldest property in town with major potential to restore to make a beautiful family home. Call me on the numbers on page one of this brochure for more information and a tour of this super Town House.
Property Features :
- REPUTED TO BE THE OLDEST PROPERTY IN LOWESTOFT
- OVER 3,300 SQ FT
- ORIGINAL ´TUDOR´ RESIDENCE
- ORIGINAL MOULDED CEILINGS
- MERCHANTS HALL