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Lottie Tiplady-Bishop & Graeme Murray

Grade I listed ex-church hits the market - for less than a one-bedroom flat in London

A Grade I listed former church is up for sale for less than a one-bedroom flat in some parts of London.

St Andrew's Church near Stowmarket, Suffolk features two bedrooms, a double reception and just under an acre of land including fairytale-style wooded grounds.

The stunning property - believed to date back to the 14th Century - has undergone "significant renovations" by English Heritage, a charity with more than 400 historic buildings under its care.

It is on the market for £600,000 - less than the price of a fancy one-bedroom flat in the capital, or a tiny terraced house in Brighton.

St Andrew's Church, near Stowmarket, Suffolk is on the market for £600,000 (David Burr Estate Agents/TNG)

Fascinating pictures show the church retains many of its original features like a beautiful antique pew in one of the sitting rooms, arched doorways and stunning stained glass.

The home is crammed full of lofty ceilings and nooks and crannies filled with historic nick-nacks.

Although the property is advertised as having just two bedrooms, the current owner has tucked away multiple cosy spaces throughout.

The church is believed to date back to the 14th Century and has undergone 'significant renovations' by English Heritage (David Burr Estate Agents/TNG)

One of the sleeping areas is situated on the church's mezzanine level, where two cosy looking beds are nestled close to the vaulted ceiling.

The other is tucked away in an inviting room with purple walls, while two more sleeping spaces can be spotted tucked away in the church's winding corridors.

One appears to be an actual bedroom on a lower floor, while another, single room, is surrounded with wood panels and silk curtains for privacy.

It features a small galley kitchen with stone floors and a view to the expansive grounds (David Burr Estate Agents/TNG)

And access to the light-streaked tower can be found through a small ladder leading up into the tallest part of the building.

The grounds are scattered with trees and plants as well as several secret garden-style areas with decking and wooden structures.

It also features a small but perfectly-formed galley kitchen with stone floors and a view to the expansive grounds.

The property is on sale from David Burr Estate Agents (David Burr Estate Agents/TNG)

The description for the home states: "An impressive Grade I Listed former Anglican church with origins believed to date back to the 14th Century enjoying an idyllic setting on the periphery of this favoured Suffolk village and with wonderful far reaching countryside views.

"The property has undergone significant renovations by English Heritage and offers the opportunity to live in a truly unique and historic home.

The church has an 'idyllic setting' on the periphery of a Suffolk village with far reaching countryside views (David Burr Estate Agents/TNG)

"St Andrews Church has retained many period features throughout and occupies a plot approaching one acre with part wooded grounds.

"The property additionally benefits from off road parking for several vehicles and a detached garage/workshop that benefits from a conversion to ancillary annexe accommodation."

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