How do I find the original architectural plans for my 1842 house?

Question

It is in Suffolk

Answer 1

As a former property lawyer, I can tell you that it is extremely unlikely that your deeds will contain a copy of architectural plans. In 45 years practise I think I saw such only once or twice. The Land Registry certainly won't have them - they are only interested in title deeds. You could try the Suffolk County records office (http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/LocalHistoryAndHeritage/SuffolkRecordOffice/) and (http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/LocalHistoryAndHeritage/SuffolkRecordOffice/PropertyHistory/)
(1st link is to the home page, 2nd to the page dealing with property)

Are you sure your house was architercturally designed? Most weren't, but just built from draughtsmans plans, or in the 19th century, from pattern book plans.

Answer 2

Try your local council or library or contact the land registry maybe... Have you checked your title deeds they may have some info on the location of original plan

Answer 3

Check the style with period reference.If possible the designer name.at the archive of architecture........