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London Road, Halesworth

Key Features

  • Listed barn requiring complete refurbishment
  • Non-habitable condition
  • Ground floor space with upper floor above
  • Scope for reconfiguration subject to consents
  • Open garage / carport-style area to the side
  • Potential for conversion (STPP)
  • Characterful barn structure
  • Open space to the front

Description

This listed barn requires complete refurbishment and is currently in a non-habitable condition. The building offers an opportunity for redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents. Internally, the structure includes a ground floor area with an upper floor above, allowing flexibility for future layout design. An open garage-style area to the side, similar to a carport, forms part of the existing structure. The overall form and character indicate potential for conversion, depending on planning approval. Previous planning permission relating to conversion was granted in 2018, although interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding its status and any future applications. To the front, there is open space which could theoretically provide parking, subject to design and permission. The property is offered as seen, and interested parties should rely on their own investigations regarding condition, services, and development potential.

The Location

London Road is situated within the market town of Halesworth in north Suffolk, an area recognised for its blend of small-town character and everyday amenities. Halesworth town centre is a short walk or drive away and offers a selection of local shops, including a grocery store, petrol station, bakery, pharmacy, cafés, and independent retailers, as well as a regular weekly market selling fresh local produce. A number of pubs and informal eateries can also be found nearby.

For families, Edgar Sewter Community Primary School serves the local area and is easily accessible, while secondary schooling is typically available in neighbouring towns. Healthcare provision in Halesworth includes a GP surgery and dental practices within a short drive, along with minor outpatient and clinic services in the town. More comprehensive hospital care is available in larger towns within reasonable driving distance.

Despite its relatively small size, Halesworth benefits from good transport links. The town’s railway station is within walking or cycling distance from London Road and provides services along the East Suffolk line, connecting to larger towns and cities. Local bus routes serve surrounding villages and towns, while nearby main roads offer convenient access towards Ipswich, Norwich, and the Suffolk coast.

Living on London Road provides a balance between residential living and accessibility. The area offers proximity to local amenities, schools, healthcare, and transport links, alongside access to surrounding countryside. Halesworth’s strong community atmosphere and practical connections make it suitable for a range of residents, including families and commuters.

London Road, Halesworth

A barn requiring complete refurbishment, offering an exciting redevelopment opportunity and currently in a non-habitable condition.

The structure comprises a ground floor space with an upper floor above, providing scope for a creative layout, subject to the necessary consents. Previous planning permission for conversion was granted in 2018, though interested parties should make their own enquiries regarding its status.

To the side of the main building is an open garage-style area, more akin to a carport, which could lend itself to a variety of future uses depending on plans and approvals.

The overall form and character suggest strong potential for conversion.

To the front of the barn there is open space which could theoretically accommodate parking, subject to design and permission. The property is offered as seen, with buyers encouraged to make their own investigations as to condition, services, and development potential.

Agents Note

This property will be sold freehold.

Mains sewerage is connected; the remaining services, such as water and others, still need to be connected.

The property requires complete refurbishment. Buyers are advised to carry out their own due diligence and confirm boundaries to their satisfaction. For more infomation please contact our Oulton Broad office.

Disclaimer

Minors and Brady (M&B) along with their representatives, are not authorised to provide assurances about the property, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of their client. We don’t take responsibility for any statements made in these particulars, which don’t constitute part of any offer or contract. To comply with AML regulations, £52 is charged to each buyer which covers the cost of the digital ID check. It’s recommended to verify leasehold charges provided by the seller through legal representation. All mentioned areas, measurements, and distances are approximate, and the information, including text, photographs, and plans, serves as guidance and may not cover all aspects comprehensively. It shouldn’t be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Services, equipment, and facilities haven’t been tested by M&B, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify the information to their satisfaction through inspection or other means.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-03-08

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Edgar Sewter Community Primary School671 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    266
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holton St Peter Community Primary School1.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bramfield Church of England Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wenhaston Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ilketshall St Lawrence School3.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Bungay High School7.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    922
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sir John Leman High School7.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,404
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beccles High School8.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)9.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    824
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stradbroke High School9.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    353
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Halesworth, Halesworth151 metres
Spar - Halesworth, Halesworth283 metres
Budgens Darsham, Darsham4.8 miles

GP surgery

Cutlers Hill Surgery844 metres

Pharmacy

Boots204 metres

Hospital

Southwold Hospital7.6 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces172 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Halesworth Rail Station689 metres

Nearest bus stop

Church94 metres

Typical drive times

Bungay18 min · 10 miles
Southwold17 min · 9.2 miles
Halesworth1 min · 0.2 miles
Saxmundham19 min · 11 miles
Norwich (city)44 min · 27 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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