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Guide Price£1,100,000

Ashfield, Nr Debenham, Suffolk

Land size
126.08 acres

Description

Introduction

The land extends to approximately 126.08 acres (51.02 hectares) and comprises a productive block of arable land located in a desirable location on the outskirts of Ashfield, near Debenham.

Method of Sale 

We are instructed to offer the land for sale by private treaty inviting offers for the whole with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as possible with completion four weeks thereafter.

It is expected that the purchaser will be required to sign an ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ with a 5% ‘Exclusivity Fee’ paid to and held by the Vendor’s solicitor. A copy of the draft ‘Exclusivity Agreement’ is available from the Agent.

Vendor’s Solicitor

The seller’s solicitor is Kersey’s Solicitors, 32 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich, IP1 3HD. For the attention of: Mehmet Duzgun; email: mehmet. Tel: .

Location

Ashfield is located just two miles to the west of the popular village of Earl Soham. Earl Soham benefits from a primary school, butchers/delicatessen, pub, The Victoria, doctors surgery, tennis court and village hall. The historic market town of Framlingham, with its fine medieval castle and good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, is about six miles to the east. The town also provides a choice of schooling in both the state and private sectors. There is further shopping and schooling available in the large village of Debenham, which lies about four miles to the west and benefits from local shops and services. There are rail services from both Stowmarket and Ipswich, with regular direct services to London’s Liverpool Street station.

Description 

The property comprises eight fields and is a productive and good sized block of arable land - extending in all, to approximately 126.08 acres (51.02 hectares), as shown for identification purposes outlined red on the enclosed plan. The land has been farmed to a high standard and the cropping has typically been under a white straw rotation of wheat, barley, oil seed and beans.

The land is gently undulating and classified as Grade 3 under the DEFRA 1:250,000 Land Classification Map. The soil type is classified as ‘Chalky Till’, being a productive loamy and clayey soil, ideally suited to arable and grass rotations.

The land adjoins and can be accessed from Grove Lane to the south. The land is comprehensively drained and a copy of the drainage plans are available for inspection with the Agent.

Renewable Energy 

The Vendor has received interest from a solar energy company, suggesting potential for renewable energy development, subject to planning permission and all necessary consents.

Viewings

At any reasonable time, with particulars in hand, by prior arrangement with the Agents.

Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements Etc.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may  affect the land. A new right of way has been granted and is shown coloured blue on the Sale Plan. There are public footpaths running along the tracks to the east, west and north of Grove Lane. Grove Lane is understood to be a public highway Open to All Traffic.

Timber, Sporting and Minerals

All sporting rights, standing timber and mineral rights (except as reserved by statute or to the Crown), in so far as they are owned, are included in the sale of the freehold.

Environmental Stewardship Scheme

The land is not currently within an Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Boundaries

The vendor shall not be required to define any further boundaries on the ground. These are shown for identification purposes only outlined red on the enclosed plan. Purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these and no error, omission or misstatement will allow the purchaser to rescind the contract nor entitle either party to compensation thereof. The property is registered with the Land Registry under part Title Number SK342022.

Town and Country Planning

The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force.

Outgoings & VAT

The land is sold subject to any drainage rates and other outgoings that may be relevant. Should any sale of the land, or any right attached to it, become a chargeable supplier for the purpose of VAT, such VAT shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price.

Tenure and Possession

The land is sold freehold with vacant possession.

Information Pack

An ‘Information Pack’ containing further details relating to the land (previous cropping, land drainage, soil indices etc) is available for inspection at the agent’s office or can be e-mailed to interested parties.

NOTES

1. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which  is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included. No guarantee can be given that any planning permission or listed building consent or building regulations have been applied for or approved. The agents have not been made aware of any covenants or restrictions that may impact the property, unless stated otherwise. Any site plans used in the particulars are indicative only and buyers should rely on the Land Registry/transfer plan.

2. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 require all Estate Agents to obtain sellers’ and buyers’ identity.

3. The vendor has completed a Property Information Questionnaire about the property and this is available to be emailed to interested parties.

April 2026

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-04-04

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 15 Farmland & Pasture listings in East Anglia (100+ acres).

This Property£8,725 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (100+ acres) £9,763 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 90% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    169
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Earl Soham Community Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    78
    Type
    Community school
  • Bedfield Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    18
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Helmingham Primary School and Nursery3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Worlingworth Church of England primary school3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Debenham High School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,056
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stradbroke High School6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    353
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hartismere School7.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stowupland High School8.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    846
    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 Debenham Foodstore, Debenham1.6 miles
Co-op Framlingham Foodstore, Framlingham5.3 miles
Co-op Framlingham Station, Framlingham5.4 miles

GP surgery

Debenham Group Practice1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Wellbeing Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Hartismere Hospital7.4 miles

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

Needham Market Rail Station8.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Sunnyside Corner0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Eye22 min · 12 miles
Framlingham16 min · 6.8 miles
Needham Market25 min · 14 miles
Wickham Market24 min · 10 miles
Colchester (city)51 min · 33 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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