Loreto stands on a corner plot of the previous Grange Estate. The home was constructed in 1902 for Emma and Alice Petre, descendants of William Petre (1505-1572), a former Secretary of State who served under four Tudor monarchs including Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

The Petre family coat of arms features on the front of the house (Image: Minors & Brady) The Petre family is also known for their notable Catholic heritage, and it is believed that Emma and Alice built the home here because it was close to family in Ingatestone and Springfield, as well as the new Catholic church that was under construction.

Loreto features in Pevsner’s guide to architecture in Suffolk, with selling agent Minors & Brady saying the home’s “rich lineage and impressive design sets it apart from the rest”.

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Inside is accommodation designed by George Sherrin, whose portfolio includes the redesign of South Kensington underground station and a dome in the Brompton Oratory.

The ground floor accommodation comprises two........

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