A Unique Village Home in a Historic Mill Conversion

Offered with no onward chain

This beautifully presented top-floor apartment offers an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of history within one of Suffolk’s most celebrated medieval villages. Set within the Grade II listed Bakers Mill, dating back to the 19th century, the property combines period character with modern convenience, all while enjoying breathtaking views across rooftops, church spires, and open countryside.

Key Features
-Stylishly presented top-floor apartment with lift access
-Share of Freehold
-Character-rich Grade II listed mill conversion
-Flexible layout with 1–2 reception rooms and 1–2 bedrooms
-Semi-vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and original features
-Juliet balcony and oriel window with outstanding village and countryside views
-Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
-Double-length tandem garage for parking and storage
-Centrally located in the heart of a highly regarded historic village

Property Overview

Stepping into the apartment, you are immediately struck by its sense of history and space. The semi-vaulted sitting and dining area is the heart of the home, with exposed beams, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light. A Juliet balcony and feature windows frame views towards the church and beyond to rolling countryside, giving the living space a light, airy and uplifting feel.

The kitchen is modern in design and equipped with integrated appliances, granite work surfaces, and ample storage, making it both functional and stylish. The main bedroom enjoys more exposed timbers, built-in wardrobes, and cleverly concealed utility space, as well as mezzanine storage. A second room, set on the upper level, offers flexibility as a guest bedroom, additional reception space, or home office, all while benefitting from spectacular views from the distinctive projecting timber hoist window of the original mill building.

The property also includes a contemporary bath/shower room, useful storage areas, and direct access to a rear stairwell for convenience.

Outside

Unusually for a period conversion, this home comes with a double-length tandem garage, providing secure parking and additional storage space.

Location

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Lavenham, Bakers Mill lies just a short walk from the Market Place and its fine selection of shops, cafés, galleries, and award-winning restaurants. Lavenham is widely regarded as one of England’s best-preserved medieval villages, rich in history and brimming with character. The community is vibrant, with excellent local amenities including a primary school, doctor’s surgery, post office, butcher, pharmacy, and traditional grocer, as well as easy access to beautiful countryside walks.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably. Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.

Exclusivity Fee:
You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe. The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.

A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.

Disclaimer
The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.