19th-century Felixstowe landmark approved to become eight homes

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East Suffolk Council has approved plans to convert Reade House, a Grade II-listed building on Queens Road in Felixstowe, into eight homes. Built in 1893, the house is the town's only example of Gothic Revival architecture and has served various purposes over the years, including as a school and care home before becoming offices for Suffolk County Council.

Suffolk County Council sold the building at auction for £655,000 in September 2024, having previously marketed it for £1 million. Architect Iain Cochran, whose firm designed the conversion, said the development aims to 'retain the unique historic and architectural nature of the building, whilst providing modern homes'. He added that 'if successful the development will secure the future of this historic building, allowing the gothic revival grandeur to be enjoyed for years to come'.

The house was originally built as the home of Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Joseph Stohwasser, a member of the Honourable Artillery Company. Its design is attributed to London-based architect John Saville. The conversion will preserve many of the building's historic features as part of the transformation to residential use.

19th-century Felixstowe landmark approved to become eight homes — Image: Ipswich Star

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19th century landmark and 'last grand house' to be turned into eight new homesPlans to convert Reade House in Queens Road, Felixstowe to eight homes have been approved by East Suffolk CouncilIpswich Star · 4 Nov, 15:00
19th century landmark and 'last grand house' to be turned into eight new homesPlans to convert Reade House in Queens Road, Felixstowe to eight homes have been approved by East Suffolk CouncilEast Anglian Daily Times · 4 Nov, 15:00

In this story: Reade House · Felixstowe · East Suffolk Council · Iain Cochran Architects · Suffolk County Council · Francis Joseph Stohwasser · John Saville

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