A Grade II * listed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment situated in an elegant Georgian building close to the Town Centre. Corn Chambers comprises a Grade II * listed property situated in the historic quarter of the East Anglian market town of King's Lynn and will appeal to those who appreciate the architectural beauty of Georgian and period homes.
The property is situated within Lath Mansion, the elegant home of 5 generations of the Samuel Browne dynasty constituting one of the great merchant families in King's Lynn in the 18th century. Nelson Street has listed buildings ranging from the 14th century to 1819.
Lath Mansion is an imposing property with a pedimented doorway flanked by solid pillars. The rear part of the edifice is thought to date from about 1670. In the first part of the 18th century the original 17th century house was refaced with a Georgian elevation which will celebrate its 300th anniversary later during the 21st century. There is a grand communal staircase from the spacious main hall up to the first floor gallery with splendid ceiling plasterwork.
Corn Chambers is a ground floor apartment retaining many original and interesting features including high ceilings with cornicing, sash windows and window shutters. The property is installed with gas fired radiator central heating and briefly comprises entrance hall, drawing room, kitchen, bathroom, second bathroom, bedroom 1 with steps up to an elevated area, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 having a store area dividing into 2 sections. Outside, there is a communal garden area.
Nelson Street is situated in the historic part of King's Lynn in the shadow of St Margaret’s Church. It has the dual advantages of being within walking distance of the High Street and the river front which has undergone extensive improvements within the last few years. King's Lynn has an historical port on the River Great Ouse and internationally renowned medieval centre; the walk from Nelson Street to St Nicholas' Chapel has been described as one of the finest in Europe. Many television and film crews have used this part of King's Lynn for a backdrop to such television productions as Martin Chuzzlewit, etc.
Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, Kings Court, Chapel Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1EX
Council Tax Band - C
EPC - N/A, listed building.
Gas fired central heating.