A stately manor adorned with a pane from Lord Nelson's warship, nestled in a picturesque and idiosyncratic English village
Lavenham Hall: A 16th-Century Gem in Suffolk's Medieval Village
Lavenham Hall, a mainly 16th-17th century timber-framed building, stands proudly in the heart of one of England's finest and best-preserved medieval villages. The property, currently for sale at £2.75 million, offers a unique blend of history and modernity.
The house, which was extended and altered in the 19th century by William Biddell, enjoys a parkland setting that harks back to the days when it served as a hunting lodge used by the Earls of Oxford. The first and second floors offer a variety of bedroom suites with splendid views over the grounds, while the drawing room overlooks the grounds and lake in one direction and the tower of St Peter and St Paul's church in the other.
The dining room window in Lavenham Hall was salvaged from HMS Foudroyant, a ship that served as Lord Nelson's flagship during the Napoleonic Wars, adding a touch of naval history to the property. The study at Lavenham Hall is thought to have been the 'pay office' from when Lavenham Hall was a 600-acre farm.
Anthony Faulkner and his sculptor wife, Kate Denton, moved to Lavenham Hall from London in 2009. Kate Denton, a member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors since 1993, has a studio, exhibition gallery, and sculpture teaching premises in the 10,000sq ft of outbuildings at Lavenham Hall. She has established a sculpture garden within the 4.75 acres of beautifully maintained grounds at Lavenham Hall.
Lavenham is home to the 'Crooked House', one of the quirkiest properties in Britain, but Lavenham Hall, with its timber framing and exposed wooden beams, is a testament to the region's rich architectural history. The house's Grade II listing indicates its architectural and historic importance and preservation of original features.
The sale of the property is being handled by Bury-based agents David Burr. However, the current owner of Lavenham Hall is not explicitly stated in the available search results. For precise ownership information or detailed unique architectural features, local land registry or heritage property records in Suffolk might provide the most accurate and updated data.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Lavenham experienced a boom in the wool trade, bringing enormous wealth to the town. The manor of Lavenham was held in 1086 by Aubrey de Vere, an ancestor of the Earls of Oxford, and remained in their family until 1604. Today, Lavenham Hall stands as a testament to the town's rich history, offering a chance for its next owner to enjoy and modernize this magnificent timber-frame building.
[1] Information about The Swan Hotel in Lavenham is for reference purposes only and should not be confused with Lavenham Hall.
- The current owner of Lavenham Hall could potentially be able to expand their investment portfolio by diversifying into the hospitality industry, considering the property's prime location in the heart of a medieval village that also houses The Swan Hotel.
- A prospective homeowner interested in incorporating art into their home-and-garden lifestyle might find the sculpture garden and studio at Lavenham Hall, managed by the Royal Society of British Sculptors member Kate Denton, an appealing feature that enhances the property's unique charm.
