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Cow Green, Bacton, nr Stowmarket, Suffolk

Land size
1.03 acres

Description

Introduction 

Potash Nursery comprises a large glasshouse, two stables, three polytunnels, a shed and a small area of hardstanding which would be suitable as a small carpark for customers. There is a fenced grass paddock to the east extending to approximately 0.27 acres.

Method of Sale

We have been instructed to offer the property for sale by private treaty inviting offers for the whole with the intention of achieving exchange of contracts as soon as possible with completion by agreement. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts.

Location

Potash Nursery is situated south east of the village of Bacton in the hamlet of Cow Green and is accessed directly off the public highway (B1113). The nursery is located approximately 4.98 miles north of Stowmarket.

Description

In total the plot extends to 1.03 acres (0.41 ha) and comprises a large glasshouse extending to approximately 788 sqm (8,481 sqft). This building benefits from three-phase electricity and a standing down bed in each section of the glasshouse as well as oil fired boilers, thermal screening and an automatic vent system. There are oil storage tanks and four water reservoirs collecting rainwater from the roof. There are also two heated propagating beds within the glasshouse.

There are three polytunnels located on site, two of which are skinned. Polytunnel 1 extends to 203 sqm (2,185 sqft), polytunnel 2 extends to 83.5 sqm (898 sqft). Both polytunnel 1 and 2 benefit from standing down beds. Finally, polytunnel 3 extends to 87.6 sqm (942 sqft) and requires re-skinning.

There are two stable blocks located on site. Stable 1 has been split into two loose boxes measuring approximately 11.5 sqm each with half height kickboarding. The second stable block is currently used for storage.

The buildings have been labelled on the enclosed plan and the net internal areas are summarised as follows:-

1. Glasshouse - 778.24 sqm
2. Polytunnel 1 - 202.4 sqm
3. Polytunnel 2 - 202.4 sqm
4. Polytunnel 3 - 87.61 sqm
5. Stable 1 - 23.8 sq m (11.9 sqm/stable)
6. Stable 2 - 26.2 sq m
7. Shed - 24.4 sqm

Please note these measurements are approximate and have been calculated on site. There are likely to be variations between Ordnance Survey data and data collected on site.

The plot is accessed directly off the public highway (B1113) via a hardcore track.

The land is shown for identification purposes edged red on the enclosed plan.

Services 

Three-phase electricity and mains water are connected .

Viewings 

Strictly by appointment with the Agent. Please contact Darcey Wilson on tel. or to make an appointment.

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. The Purchaser will be granted a right of way over the track shaded purple on the enclosed plan.

Timber, Sporting and Minerals 

All standing timber rights (except as reserved by statute or to the Crown) are included within the sale of the freehold.

Boundaries 

Boundaries are shown for identification purposes only outlined in 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 land is registered under title SK212817.

Covenant

The land is subject to a covenant whereby the owner must not use the land other than as a commercial greenhouse and outbuildings. Permission was also obtained to erect buildings (field shelters or loose boxes) for horses. The covenant is explicit in that it prevents a private dwelling house to be erected on the land.

Copies of the covenant are available to interested parties on request.

Overage Provision 

Prospective purchasers should note that the vendor intends to include an overage provision within the sale contract whereby for a period of 30 years if planning consent for residential development is obtained then 15% of the enhanced value will be payable to the sellers if such planning permission is implemented or the property sold with the benefit of such planning permission.

The overage payment will be based on the value of the property with the benefit of the planning permission less the market value of the property immediately before the grant of such planning permission and with no expectation of such planning permission and will be payable immediately upon implementation of the planning permission or the sale with the benefit of planning permission.

For the avoidance of doubt the overage will not capture other commercial uses.

Local Authority 

Mid Suffolk Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX,.

Town and Country Planning 

The property is sold subject to any development plans, Tree Preservations Orders, Ancient Monument Orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters as may be or come into force.

VAT 

Should any sale of the property or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such VAT shall be payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price, although it is not anticipated by the seller.

Tenure and Possession 

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 54 Equestrian listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£97,087 / acre
Equestrian Average (1+ acres) £145,337 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

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Parking
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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

42 Mbps

Superfast

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

  • Bacton Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Old Newton Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Crawford's Church of England Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Mendlesham Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Freeman Community Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Stowupland High School3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    846
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stowmarket High School4.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    901
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Debenham High School7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hartismere School7.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ixworth High School8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    512
    Type
    Free schools

* 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 Haughley Foodstore, Haughley2.9 miles
Spar - Bury Road, Stowmarket3.5 miles
Budgens Chilton Leys, Stowmarket3.7 miles

GP surgery

Mendlesham Medical Group3 miles

Pharmacy

Violet Hill Pharmacy4 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.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Stowmarket Rail Station4.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Canham's Farm Cottages247 metres

Typical drive times

Eye16 min · 8.5 miles
Diss24 min · 13 miles
Stowmarket9 min · 4.9 miles
Needham Market15 min · 8.3 miles
Colchester (city)46 min · 35 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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