Situated within a popular residential setting in the highly sought-after Suffolk village of Lavenham, Harwood Place is a well-presented three-bedroom end-of-terrace house offering comfortable and versatile accommodation, together with the practical benefits of solar panels, double glazing, gas central heating, a garage en bloc and private parking to the front.
The property is ideally suited to a range of buyers, including families, first-time purchasers and those looking for a well-located home within easy reach of village amenities and the wider Suffolk countryside.
The property
The accommodation provides a comfortable and practical layout, with well-proportioned living spaces and three bedrooms arranged over the upper floor. The property benefits from double-glazed windows throughout and gas-fired central heating, helping to provide a warm and efficient home throughout the seasons.
A particularly attractive feature is the installation of solar panels, offering the potential to reduce reliance on mains electricity and contribute towards lower household energy costs, subject to the property's individual system and tariff arrangements.
Externally, the property benefits from garage en bloc provides valuable additional storage and secure off-road parking with a parking space in front. The combination of garage and private parking is a particularly useful feature in a village where parking can be at a premium.
Lavenham
The property enjoys an excellent location for making the most of everything Lavenham has to offer. One of Suffolk's most celebrated historic villages, Lavenham is renowned for its medieval architecture, attractive timber-framed buildings and vibrant village centre, while still providing a strong sense of community and a good range of everyday facilities.
The High Street and surrounding streets offer a varied selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and local businesses. Everyday shopping is particularly convenient, with two Co-op stores in the village together with independent food retailers including a butcher, baker and grocer. There is also a pharmacy, Post Office and a selection of specialist shops, boutiques and galleries.
For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy the village's extensive network of footpaths and countryside walks, together with local sporting facilities and community activities. The National Trust's Lavenham Guildhall and the attractive Railway Walk towards Long Melford are among the area's many highlights.
The village also has a doctors' surgery, dental practices, library, village hall and pre-school facilities, providing a particularly good range of services for a community of its size.
Schools
Families are well served by local schooling. Lavenham Community Primary School is situated on Barn Street within the village and provides primary education for local children. The school confirms that it is a feeder school for Thomas Gainsborough School in Great Cornard, subject to that school's admissions arrangements.
Thomas Gainsborough School provides secondary and sixth-form education for pupils aged 11–18 and is located in Great Cornard, close to Sudbury. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 reported Good quality of education, with Outstanding judgements for behaviour and attitudes, personal development and sixth-form provision.
An alternative secondary option is Ormiston Sudbury Academy on Tudor Road in Sudbury, which provides education for pupils aged 11–19
School admissions and catchment arrangements should always be confirmed directly with Suffolk County Council and the relevant school.
Transport and travel
Despite its peaceful village setting, Lavenham is well placed for access to the surrounding towns and major road network. The village is served by the A1141, with the B1115/B1071 providing further connections towards Sudbury, Hadleigh and the surrounding villages.
Sudbury town centre is approximately five to seven miles away, providing a broader range of shopping, leisure and employment facilities. Sudbury also benefits from a railway station on the Gainsborough Line, providing services to Marks Tey, where connections can be made for London Liverpool Street. The journey from Sudbury to Marks Tey is approximately 20 minutes.
Lavenham is also served by local bus services, including the Chambers/Hedingham & Chambers 43/43A/X43 network, connecting the village with Sudbury, Colchester and Bury St Edmunds. Current timetables should be checked when planning journeys, as services vary by day and school-holiday periods.
For air travel, Stansted Airport is approximately 28 miles away by road, providing a useful international connection.
Summary
Harwood Place represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-presented three-bedroom end-of-terrace home in one of Suffolk's most desirable and characterful villages. With its combination of three bedrooms, double glazing, gas central heating, solar panels, garage and off-road parking, the property offers a practical and comfortable home, while its Lavenham location provides an enviable balance of village living, everyday amenities, countryside and accessibility.
