Ipswich: Dilapidated Tudor building gets new lease of life
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:56 pm
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A former "dilapidated eyesore" that has stood empty for more than 40 years has been brought back to life.4 College Street, Ipswich, has stood empty since 1982
The Grade II listed building was damaged by fire in 1992
New tenants will move into the council-owned Tudor building in April
It was formerly a 16th Century merchant's house
Ipswich Borough Council, which owns 4 College Street, said a new tenant would move into the building next month.
The Grade II listed property - once a 16th Century merchant's house - was vacated in 1981, damaged by fire in 1992 and purchased by the authority in 2016.
Vital Healthcare Services, which offers care and support for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs, had signed a 10-year lease, the council said.
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