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Guide Price£400,000

Shotley Road, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Development opportunity
  • Outline planning approval for one dwelling
  • Plot of one acre (STS)
  • Existing two bedroomed house
  • Workshop and outbuilding
  • Outstanding rural location
  • No onward chain

Description

Set within approximately one acre (STS) on the edge of the ever-popular village of Chelmondiston, this unique and versatile property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property with outline planning permission granted for a single dwelling. The site currently includes a detached two-bedroom house together with a workshop, outbuildings, polytunnel and former greenhouse, all enjoying a delightful rural setting with far-reaching countryside views towards the River Orwell.

Occupying a plot of approximately one acre (STS), this highly individual property offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a smallholding-style setting with existing accommodation, extensive outside space and further potential, situated on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Chelmondiston.
Formerly operating as a plant nursery, the site retains much of its horticultural character, with a substantial polytunnel, workshop, outbuildings and the remains of a former greenhouse still in place. The grounds extend predominantly to lawn and open areas, providing considerable scope for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary permissions.
The existing detached dwelling is tucked privately within the plot and offers modest but well-presented accommodation comprising an entrance lobby, living room with doors opening onto the outside space, kitchen, ground floor bedroom and shower room. To the first floor is a landing area currently used as a study space together with a further double bedroom enjoying elevated views across the surrounding greenery.
The site additionally benefits from outline planning permission for a single dwelling, creating exciting potential for those looking to create a bespoke home in a rural location while retaining the existing property and extensive grounds.
Shotley Road is well placed for access to the amenities of Chelmondiston village, together with the wider Shotley Peninsula, renowned for its countryside walks, sailing facilities and proximity to the River Orwell and Suffolk coastline.

Entrance Lobby

Living Room

Kitchen

Bedroom

Shower Room

Landing / Study Area

Sloping ceiling.

Bedroom

Sloping ceiling.

Workshop

Outbuilding

Agents Note

Outline planning for one dwelling approved by Babergh District Council under reference DC/23/04027. Existing dwelling is of timber framed construction, built 2003/2004.

Services

We understand mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Heating by electric storage heaters. Drainage via private cesspool. Solar panels are owned outright, with excess fed back into the grid.

Broadband and Mobile Availability

Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker. Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard and Superfast broadband availability. Mobile: These figures show the percentage of measurements across this postal district over the last 12 months that can successfully stream video or make a video call if they have coverage. EE 76%, O2 68%, Three 74% and Vodafone 75%. Performance scores should be considered as a guide since there can be local variations.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
B
Date Posted
2026-08-05

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 171 Development Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£400,000 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £230,269 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
74 C
88 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
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

80 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

  • Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School858 metresOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Nacton Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shotley Community Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Holbrook Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Community school
  • Ravenswood Community Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    385
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Holbrook Academy2.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    584
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ipswich Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    981
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Harwich and Dovercourt High School4.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,075
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Copleston High School4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,930
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy4.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    811
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

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 Holbrook Foodstore, Holbrook, Suffolk2.7 miles
Makro Ipswich, Ipswich2.8 miles
Co-op Ravenswood Foodstore, Ipswich3 miles

GP surgery

The Holbrook And Shotley Practice2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy3 miles

Hospital

Nuffield Ipswich Hospital4 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces641 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

Harwich International Rail Station3.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hill Farm Lane368 metres

Typical drive times

Ipswich15 min · 7.3 miles
Kesgrave25 min · 16 miles
Felixstowe25 min · 17 miles
Manningtree24 min · 10 miles
Colchester (city)34 min · 24 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.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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