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Bluegate Farm, Bluegate Lane, Capel St Mary IP9

Land size
1.25 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Grade II Listed Traditional Suffolk Farm House On Generous Plot
  • 5 Bedrooms & Modern Self Contained Annex
  • Replacement Timber Sealed Unit Glazing & Doors
  • Contemporary Fitted Farmhouse Kitchen With Oil Fired AGA
  • Property Grounds In Region Of 1.25 Acres (STS) With Wildlife Pond
  • Double Barn Storage/ Garage Spaces
  • Wealth Of Period Features Including Exposed Beams & Inglenook Fireplaces
  • Generous Gardens With Mature Tree & Shrubs Planting Looking Out To Farmland Views
  • Great Access To A12 Routes & Local Amenities
  • OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

Description

Babrgeh District Council - Freehold

Summary
Bluegate Farm, Capel St Mary,

Grade II Listed Farmhouse with Self-Contained Annex and Generous Grounds
Upstix is delighted to present this charming Grade II listed farmhouse, complete with a self-contained annex, set within a generous rural plot. While surrounded by countryside, the property remains conveniently close to the extensive amenities and excellent transport links of Capel St Mary and its neighbouring towns of Ipswich, Colchester, Mannintree and Hadleigh.

Location
The sought after village of Capel St Mary, situated near the Suffolk Essex border, offers a thriving and well served community. Local amenities include a nursery, a Good` rated primary school, doctors` surgery, dentist, library, garden centre, East of England Co-op, bakery, hair salon, and a selection of eateries alongside a traditional public house. The village also boasts newly upgraded play areas and an active calendar of events catering to all age groups creating a truly welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
For commuters, the location is ideal, offering easy access to Ipswich, Manningtree, and Colchester mainline stations, with direct train services to London in under an hour.

Accommodation
From Old London Road, Bluegate Farm is approached via a shingle driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles. A traditional oak front door opens into a welcoming porch, leading through to the entrance hall with access to the main reception rooms and stairs to the upper floor.
The sitting room exudes warmth and character, featuring exposed beams and a log burner set within an impressive inglenook fireplace. The dining room, ideal for entertaining, offers space for a large table, an open fireplace, and an under-stair storage cupboard.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers complemented by earthstone worktops, integrated washing machine and dishwasher, and space for an American style fridge freezer. There is also a walk in larder and further under-stair storage. From the kitchen, a rear lobby provides access to the garden, a cloakroom/WC, and a second staircase leading to the upper floor.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and a single bedroom (currently used as a dressing room), all served by the family bathroom, which includes a bath with electric shower over, vanity unit with basin and WC, and a useful integrated storage cupboard.

The Annex
The self-contained annex can be accessed either internally via the sitting room or through its own private entrance. The accommodation includes a reception room with log burner, bedroom, bathroom with electric shower, and a spacious kitchen. Outside, the annex enjoys a private walled courtyard garden and barn storage access. This versatile space is ideal for use as a relative`s suite, guest accommodation, or as a holiday let to generate additional income.

Outside
Set within generous, mature gardens, the grounds are mainly laid to lawn with patio areas making full use of the sun, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include a brick built BBQ, pond, greenhouses, storage sheds, a raised vegetable patch, and fruit cage.
A double garage with traditional barn style doors provides further storage, complementing the period character of the property.

Agent Notes
Upstix are proud to assist a family member in the sale of this Grade II listed farmhouse which has a self connected annex with a separate council tax A banding. The property is served by a waste septic tank. Replacement hardwood timber framed sealed until glazing has been installed in most of the property. Interested parties should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the description given and any floor plans shown in these property details. All measurements, distances and areas listed are approximate. Fixtures, fittings and other items are NOT included unless specified. Please note that any services, heating systems, or appliances may not have been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order.

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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,773 listings of all property types in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£640,000 / acre
Regional Average (1+ acres) £99,049 / 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
37 F
48 E

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
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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
Parking Available
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 · available to 36% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    273
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brooklands Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    268
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • East Bergholt High School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Manningtree High School3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    908
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holbrook Academy4.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    584
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chantry Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,006
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hadleigh High School5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    712
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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 Capel St Mary Foodstore, Capel St Mary0.7 miles
Co-op East Bergholt, East Bergholt1.5 miles
Co-op Brantham Foodstore, Brantham2.1 miles

GP surgery

Constable Country Rural Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Villapharm Ltd0.7 miles

Hospital

St Clements Hospital7.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field561 metres

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

Manningtree Rail Station3.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Leaping Wells487 metres

Typical drive times

Ipswich13 min · 7.4 miles
Hadleigh15 min · 7.3 miles
Manningtree12 min · 6.7 miles
Needham Market17 min · 14 miles
Colchester (city)20 min · 12 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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