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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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 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
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
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
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
Surface water
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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