Ancient House, Ipswich

The building sports detailed pargeting, and also elaborate wood carvings around the front of the house.

It bears the Royal Arms of King Charles II, and the words "Honi soit qui mal y pense".

The earliest reference to the house date to the 14th century, when it was owned by Sir Richard of Martlesham.

In the 16th century the house was owned by a string of local merchants, including George Copping, a draper and fishmonger, who acquired the property in 1567.

The foundations were underpinned, the rot and infestations were eradicated, floors were strengthened, plasterwork was restored, the windows were re-leaded and features were exposed.