Battisford Road, Hitcham, Ipswich
- Land size
- 0.25 acres
Key Features
- Traditional timber-framed Suffolk barn
- Former Class Q consent (now expired)
- Plot extending to approximately 0.25 acres
- Delightful rural location surrounded by open countryside
- Peaceful setting with only a small number of neighbouring properties
- Characterful period barn with original features
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional timber-framed Suffolk barn occupying approximately 0.25 acres in a delightful rural setting surrounded by open countryside. Enjoying a peaceful position off the beaten track with only a handful of neighbouring properties nearby, Eastwood Farm Barn offers significant potential for redevelopment, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
Set amidst attractive paddocks, mature trees and unspoilt Suffolk countryside, the property enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting with a charming rural outlook. The existing barn is a characterful traditional structure with weatherboarded elevations and a wealth of period charm, presenting an exciting opportunity for those seeking a bespoke country home project.
The barn was previously granted Class Q consent for conversion to residential accommodation; however, this
permission has now lapsed and prospective purchasers will need to submit a fresh planning application and satisfy themselves as to the suitability of their proposed scheme. Class Q permitted development rights continue to provide a potential route for the
conversion of agricultural buildings to residential use, subject to meeting current planning requirements and obtaining the necessary approvals.
Occupying grounds of approximately 0.25 acres, the site benefits from a tranquil rural environment whilst remaining within easy reach of local villages and amenities. Opportunities of this nature are increasingly rare and the property offers considerable scope for purchasers looking to create a unique home in an idyllic Suffolk setting.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-25
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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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- Listed Property
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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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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
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
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
- Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 108
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ringshall School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bildeston Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Community school
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 366
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Stowmarket High School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 901
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Stowupland High School5.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 846
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hadleigh High School7.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 712
- Type
- Academy converter
- Claydon High School8.3 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 765
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thurston Community College9.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,512
- Type
- Community school
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- 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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David Burr Estate Agents, Woolpit
Sampson House The Street, Woolpit, IP30 9QN
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