A Grade II-listed home dating back to 1490 has gone on the market for £1.4million complete with a Tudor tower and Medieval wing.
River House is located in the village of Kersey in Suffolk’s Stour Valley but needs a major overhaul as it hasn’t been lived in for more than 20 years and has no central heating.
In the middle of “Constable country”, the home features a rare mural that shows life-size Elizabethan figures.
Its original construction is on a jetted oak timber frame, which is still visible throughout many parts of the house.
River House, located in Kersey, Suffolk’s Stour Valley is in dire need of major renovations. It hasn’t seen a living in it for over 20 years. There’s no central heating.
In the middle of “Constable Country” is a wall painting that depicts life-size Elizabethan women in Elizabethan dresses and a Tudor tower.
Original construction was on a timber frame made of jetted oak, and is visible through many rooms.
This house is located in Kersey village, which is known as East Anglia’s prettiest village. Although the wall painting is hidden behind render at the moment, the approved planning permission allows for the creation of a new viewing area and careful removal of the render to expose the work.
The render currently hides the wall painting. However, the approved planning permission allows for the creation of a new viewing area and careful removal of the render to expose the work.
The Cooke family were wealthy clothiers and owned the house in the 16th-early 17th centuries.
6.232 square feet of living space in the main house. It includes a reception hall measuring 23 feet, a dining room and sitting area, a kitchen, pantry, and kitchen downstairs, as well as three bedrooms upstairs and a bathroom upstairs.
The property needs to be updated with new electrical, heating and plumbing, and also internal and exterior works. However, the property is listed as a building permit and has planning permission.
6.232 square feet of living space in the main house. There is a reception hall with 23 feet, dining area, sitting room and drawing room downstairs, as well as three bedrooms upstairs and a bath upstairs.
The property needs to be updated with new electrical, heating and plumbing, and also internal and exterior works. The property has listed building consent and planning permission that allows for the renovation of it.
A 60ft-long Medieval wing is located to the rear. This wing was constructed with a timber frame, and features an upper floor that has bays beneath.
Over 3,000 sq. ft more of outbuildings are available on the property. These include a stable, former pottery shop, an old timber-framed barn from 16th century and large brick barn from 19th century.
The rear of the building is a Medieval Wing measuring 60ft in length. It was built from a timber frame and has an upper floor that features bays below.
Over 3,000 square feet more of outbuildings are available on this property. These include a former pottery shop, stable, and large brick barn from the 19th century.
It has an additional garden that runs alongside the stream and is fully enclosed.
Because no one lived in the house for over 20 years, it is now in serious disrepair. This house’s next owner will be required to perform a lot of work.
Mark Wilkins of Winkworth Estate Agents stated that River House was an ambitious renovation but offers a great opportunity. It has been vacant for more than 20 years. The first phase is under way.
The cost of the project and the time it takes to complete will be determined by the buyer’s needs. Although the original planning application was very extravagant, current planning is much more manageable.
It is situated on a plot of 1.4 acres and has great potential. The house, which is one Suffolk’s most beloved and well-known houses, has a rich history.
Mark Wilkins of Winkworth Estate Agents stated that River House is an ambitious renovation, however, it offers a great opportunity.
The first phase of renovations is under way.
It is up to the buyer what they want. The cost and length of the project will vary. While the initial planning application was extremely extravagant, it has now been reduced to a more reasonable level.
“It is probably about a twelve-month build.
The property is situated on a plot of 1.4 acres and has great potential. This house is one of the most recognizable and beloved in Suffolk and has a lot of history.