During refurbishment of this property the timber frame was exposed. The building had the appearance of a three bay structure. However, closer examination revealed that two of the bays were distinct in construction. Dating evidence, particularly the roof, indicates that the two bays, together with the brick stack, positioned centrally at the back,were built in the late 16th to early 17th centuries. Of particular interest is the thickening of the girt, where it is joined to the bridging joist over the fireplace, which is a typical Suffolk feature of this period. This two bay structure was originally jettied at one end, and there were indications that a window may have been positioned centrally at first floor level over the jetty but to one side. The position of the jetty indicates that this two bay structure may originally have been a cross wing of another building. Carpenters marks were observed on some of the timbers and may indicate reused timber. The third bay of the structure represents a later addition to the jettied end. <1><2>