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Former Peasenhall County Primary School, Hackney Road, Peasenhall, Suffolk, IP17 2HZ
Guide Price* : £250,000 plus
SUBSTANTIAL FORMER SCHOOL & THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE ON APPROX. 2 ACRES
Upon Instructions of
- Substantial Former School Building with Attached Three-Bedroom School House
- Site Extending to Approximately 0.808 Hectares (1.998 Acres)
- Approximately 321.61 Sq M (3,462 Sq Ft) GIA
- Period Property Retaining Original Architectural Features
- Freehold with Vacant Possession
- Potential for Alternative Uses, Conversion or Redevelopment, Subject to Planning
- Rural Village Location Approximately 3 Miles from Saxmundham
Description
The property comprises the Former Peasenhall County Primary School together with the attached former School Master's House occupying a substantial site of approximately 0.808 hectares (1.998 acres).
The former school is an attractive period building dating from the late 19th century, constructed in red brick beneath a plain tiled roof and retaining a wealth of original architectural features. The school accommodation is arranged principally at ground-floor level and comprises former classrooms, offices, storage and ancillary accommodation. The attached School Master's House is arranged over two storeys and provides residential accommodation comprising two reception rooms, kitchen facilities and three bedrooms.
The buildings provide a total Gross Internal Area of approximately 321.61 sq. m (3,462 sq. ft). Externally, the extensive site comprises grounds, areas of hardstanding and a number of ancillary outbuildings.
Some parts of the buildings are currently in a significantly dilapidated condition, including damage following a burst water pipe (see photos) and will likely require a comprehensive programme of repair, refurbishment and reinstatement works.
Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority regarding their intended use or development of the property.
Location
The property occupies a prominent position on Hackney Road (B1120) within the attractive Suffolk village of Peasenhall.
Peasenhall is a well-established rural village in East Suffolk situated approximately 3 miles west of the market town of Saxmundham, which provides a wider range of amenities together with a railway station on the East Suffolk Line.
Hackney Road (B1120) connects Peasenhall to surrounding villages and links to the A1120, a key route providing access to larger towns such as Stowmarket and the A14 trunk road to the west. The A12, a primary north-south arterial route in Suffolk, is accessible via Saxmundham, offering connections to Ipswich (approximately 20 miles to the south) and Lowestoft (approximately 24 miles to the north).
The surrounding area is predominantly rural, characterised by agricultural land and small villages, contributing to a tranquil and picturesque environment. Peasenhall is within close proximity to the Suffolk & Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape (formerly known as the Suffolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), located approximately 7 miles to the east.
Tenure
The property is held Freehold under Title Number SK319936.
Planning
The Property is not statutorily listed but is identified by the Local Planning Authority as a ‘non-designated heritage asset’.
Historic pre-application planning advice is available within the Legal Pack. Prospective purchasers should note that this advice dates from 2021 and does not constitute planning permission or confirmation of the current planning position.
The property may offer potential for alternative uses, conversion or redevelopment, subject to obtaining all necessary planning and other statutory consents. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries of East Suffolk Council regarding their proposed use or development of the property.
Planning Authority
East Suffolk Council - www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
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Registration for bidding will close at 2pm the day before the auction, after which we cannot guarantee giving you permission to bid at the auction.
VAT
Refer to the legal documentation
Energy Performance Certificate
G:158
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Overage
The sale will be subject to an overage provision applying to new-build residential development. The overage will not apply to the conversion of the existing building. Prospective purchasers should refer to the Legal Pack for full details, including the percentage, trigger events and duration of the overage provision.
Please see the Legal Pack for full details.
Accommodation
| Address | Floor | Use | SqM | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main School Building | Ground Floor | Former Classrooms and Offices | 222.47 | 2,395 |
| Former School Masters House | Ground and First Floors | Residential Accommodation | 99.14 | 1,067 |
| Total Gross Internal Area | 321.61 | 3,462 |
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