The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a former rectory, now used for institutional purposes, dating to circa 1840, but incorporating an 18th-century core to the rear. The building is constructed of white brick with a slated roof. It is two storeys and attics in height. The facade is symmetrical, displaying five windows with full-height two-light curved bays flanking a slightly inset entrance bay. The sash windows have glazing bars within flush frames, set within flat brick arches. An entrance porch features a broad architrave, pilasters that clasp the angles, an entablature, and a flat roof, above which sits a half-glazed door. At attic level are a range of 20th-century metal-framed casement windows with plastered surrounds. Brick pilasters are present on the gable ends, with overhanging eaves forming a broken pediment. Inside, a good mid-18th-century staircase is notable, likely reused from the earlier house. It features two twisted balusters per tread, a heavy moulded handrail, and carved ends to the treads. The panelled entrance hall is also of interest. Attached to the rear is a range of former cottages which are not considered to be of special architectural or historic merit. The property is documented in Sandon, Suffolk Houses, 1977, page 309.