See inside £2.75m Lavenham Hall, near Sudbury, that ‘embodies the essence of medieval England’

A village hall that ‘embodies the essence of medieval England’ is on the market.

Lavenham Hall, near Sudbury, contains a wealth of period features and was extended and altered during the Victorian era.

The seven-bedroom property is now for sale with David Burr at a guide price of £2,750,000.

Lavenham Hall was built in the mid 1400s and it is thought the front elevation is part of the original building.

The ruins of the earlier 12th century hall are included in part of the garden next to the lake, with some of the old walls still viewable, along with the footprint of the building.

At one time the property was used by the Earl of Oxford as a hunting lodge and it is thought Henry VII stayed there when visiting his subjects in Suffolk.

The core of the building is timber-framed with a crown post roof and altered to its current form in Victorian times.

The house was owned by Conservative Party politician William Biddell, who died in 1900, and it was he who added the wooden square window and panelling within the dining room.

The square window was salvaged from HMS Old Foudroyant, one of Horatio Nelson's flagships and, most notably, one in his service when he was in Naples – the time he started his scandalous affair with Lady Hamilton.

Lavenham Hall’s kitchen is finished with handmade units, granite worktops and a brick floor runs throughout.

The first and second floors offer a variety of bedroom suites and stunning views over the grounds, which extend to about 4.66 acres

Henry Perrins, director at David Burr, said: “For those interested in acquiring a piece of English history, Lavenham Hall represents a unique opportunity to own a property that embodies the essence of medieval England, set within a village that continues to thrive both culturally and economically.

“It is rare to find a country home in such a well-served location.”