Lorry Park, Paper Mill Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6
- Land size
- 2124 acres
Key Features
- A14 Junction 52 within less than 500 metres
- 5 year lease from March 2026
- Rental income £130,000 per annum
Description
The property comprises a lorry park for 45 vehicles, with two prefabricated buildings providing offices, WC and shower facilities. The property has a consolidated hardcore surface and is enclosed with powder coated profile mesh security fencing incorporating double entrance gates. The shared road leading up to the property is of block paving, with a security barrier at the entrance.
LOCATION
The property is situated towards the northern end of Paper Mill Lane in Claydon, less than 500 metres from junction 52 of the A14 and adjoining a Premier Inn to the north and Holden Timber Engineering's premises to the west.
Port One Logistics Park is within just over a mile to the west, the A12/A14 Copdock intersection about 5 miles to the south and the Port of Felixstowe about 19 miles to the south-east.
ACCOMMODATION
The prefabricated buildings following the approximate dimension and gross internal floor areas.
Office Building : 2.80 m by 9.61 m 26.91 sq m (290 sq ft)
WC /Shower Block: 2.51 m by 5.78 m 14.51 sq m (156 sq ft)
SERVICES
It is understood that the property is served by mains electricity and water and a private foul drainage system. The surface water drainage system is connected to an adjoining, shared infiltration basin.
We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies in connection with the availability and capacity of all those serving the property.
PLANNING
Planning consent was granted in November 2022 for the construction of the HGV lorry park (45 spaces) with two welfare blocks, boundary fence and entrance gates (reference DC/22/01896).
A further planning permission was granted in April 2026 for the provision of an electrical vehicle charging hub with associated infrastructure ,welfare unit and all associated works (reference DC/26/00252).
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX
Tel:
TENURE
The property is let to Abacus Logistics (Felixstowe) Limited on a five year lease from 19th March 2026 and contracted out of the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act. The rent is £130,000 per annum and a deposit of £32,500 is held by the landlord.
The lease is upon fully repairing and insuring terms, subject to a schedule of condition.
COVENANT
Abacus Logistics (Felixstowe) Limited was incorporated in September 2017 and as at 31st March 2026 the company had a total net worth (excluding intangible fixed assets) of £1,763,739.
As at August 2026 the company's Experian score was 62 with a risk profile "below average risk".
TERMS
Offers are invited in the region of £1,860,000 for the freehold interest reflecting a net initial yield of 6.54% allowing for 6.94% costs and a gross yield of 6.99%.
VAT
We understand the property is VAT elected, although the sale may be eligible to be treated as a Transfer of a Going Concern.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred during the transaction.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-21
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Claydon Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 509
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Beeches Community Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 393
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Pancras Catholic Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 153
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Whitehouse Community Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 236
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Claydon High School932 metresOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 765
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 793
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Northgate High School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,750
- Type
- Community school
- Chantry Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,006
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy4.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 811
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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.
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Amenities
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Green space
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Flood Risk
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